What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, Jan. 23-26? Find out here. Know of a cool event? Email us.Thursday, Jan. 23: “When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space” at Brew House Arts6-8:30 p.m.Vital connections between nightlife scenes and the queer community are explored in a new exhibition opening at the South Side arts venue. Curated by Hannah Turpin, “When the Lights Come On” examines nightlife spaces and gatherings “as sites of communal adaptation and resilience, amplifying how radical love and pleasure are necessary for imagining a more liberated future.” Works by more than 12 local, national and international artists will address wide-ranging themes, including places that provide a “temporary utopia away from the dangers of hate and oppression.” On view through March 22, the exhibit showcases varied artistic processes, including textile and embroidery, projection, drawing, printmaking and photography. Don’t miss the free opening reception featuring a performance by True T Pittsburgh. Information.Deeply Rooted Dance Theater. Photo courtesy of Scott Robbins. Thursday, Jan. 23-Sunday, Jan. 26: International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference at multiple venuesVarious timesThe International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance teams up with the Hill Dance Academy Theatre to present its 35th annual event. Dedicated to preserving and promoting dance by people of African ancestry or origin, while also strengthening opportunities for artists, the conference invites the dance community and the public to celebrate Black dance and Black art. Public performances at the Benedum Center include “Colliding Crossroads,” “Vivid Ventures” and “Promising Pathways.” Also open to the public is the acclaimed “on the 1” dance class series at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, CAPA High School and Point Park University. With offerings for all levels, classes are offered in 12 different genres. Tickets.Photo courtesy of World of Wheels.Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26: World of Wheels at the David L. Lawrence Convention CenterVarious timesFeed your need for speed, when the 64th annual World of Wheels (aka “Autorama”) event rolls into the convention center. America’s love affair with the automobile will be on display at this custom car mecca. Check out hundreds of hot rods, classics, custom cars and motorcycles, explore special exhibits and see a tribute to Evel Knievel. Snap photos with the pink Barbie Cadillac convertible, meet celeb guests, and see who wins The Ridler, one of the country’s most prestigious auto accolades. The expo also includes a Student Career Day, Steel City Competition and Pedal Car Challenge. Whether you’re a competitor, a collector or a curious onlooker, it’s a chance to pay tribute to the innovative workmanship found in the vehicles of yesteryear and today. Produced by Championship Auto Shows, it’s the largest show of its kind. Tickets.Friday, Jan. 24: “Tim Murray is Witches” at the Greer Cabaret Theater8 p.m.If you’re gripped by “Wicked” mania, you’ll be transfixed by Tim Murray’s live show paying tribute to his favorite pop culture witches. “The Slumber Party Podcast” host has taken TikTok by storm and now brings his one-man show to the Burgh for one LOL night. Blending stand-up comedy, original songs and drag, the show is described as “a tribute to LGBTQIA people and how we discover our magic once we find our coven.” Read more about Tim Murray in NEXT. Tickets.Artwork by Charley Harper. Photo courtesy of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.Saturday, Jan. 25, & Sunday, Jan. 26: “I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit” at Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh10 a.m.-5 p.m.Creativity and biodiversity converge in this exciting new exhibit created by the Children’s Museum in partnership with the internationally renowned Charley Harper Art Studio. Before traveling across the country, “I AM WILD” premieres on the North Side for an extended run. Explore the flora and fauna of six different habitats — desert, ocean, rainforest, sky, woods and city — and discover Harper’s trademark “minimal realism” and printmaking techniques. Immersive art experiences will connect visitors of all ages to diversity and interdependency found in the natural world. Play hide-and-seek with animals, birds and insects, act out your favorite wild creatures and create natural soundscapes using a musical machine. Opening weekend festivities feature performances by double bassist Barry Green, activities exploring animal tracks, fur, feathers and scales, and programs with Living Treasures Animal Park. Tickets.Image courtesy of Pittsburgh Playhouse.Saturday, Jan. 25: CivilizASIAN Lunar New Year Gala at the Pittsburgh Playhouse1-6:30 p.m.Shed the old by welcoming the Year of the Snake! With a new theme for 2025, the “CivilizASIAN” festivities will highlight a fusion of Eastern and Western artistic elements. Produced by the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center and award-winning violinist Sean Gao, the event is packed with cultural activities and games, authentic street food, and vibrant dance and music performances. Read more about the event in NEXT. Tickets.Dominique Duroseau, “interrogation: her vs.her,” 2018 performance. Photo courtesy of the artist.Saturday, Jan. 25: Artist in Residence Open Studio with Dominique Duroseau at Alma | Lewis2-4 p.m.Join Alma | Lewis to kick off a new year of cultural programming and welcome the gallery’s Winter 2025 Artist in Residence, Dominique Duroseau. Duroseau will share insights about her creative practice during a presentation in the gallery and will host a meet-and-greet session in her studio. Born in Chicago and raised in Haiti, Duroseau is an interdisciplinary artist whose sculpture, performance, video and installation works explore racism, gender, socio-cultural issues, human existence, identity and more. Information.Saturday, Jan. 25: Britsburgh Burns Supper at The Grand Hall at The Priory6-10 p.m.Celebrations honoring Scottish poet Robert Burns — born on Jan. 25, 1759 — have become global gatherings. Here in the Burgh, fans of the poet and lyricist can join Britsburgh for this “rather splendid event.” Debuting a new location with plenty of space for dancing, the Burns Supper features a traditional Scottish feast with haggis, smoked salmon salad, cranachan, neeps and tatties (aka mashed turnips and potatoes), tea and more. Dust off your dancing shoes and warm up with whiskey tastings, bellowing bagpipes and entertainment by the Ricky Manning Band. Bid on silent auction prizes, meet other lassies and laddies who love “Rabbie Burns” and raise a glass to the national poet of Scotland. Tickets.Photo courtesy of Orgone Cinema and Pttsburgh Sound + Image.Saturday, January 25: The Orgone Archive’s Fame Difference at The Glitterbox Theater8-10 p.m.Don’t miss this program of 16mm films presented by Pittsburgh’s seminal microcinema collective. Co-founded in 1993 by Greg Pierce — who is participating in tonight’s program — Orgone was known for its homespun monthly showcases of underground cinema you couldn’t see anywhere else, with screenings spanning home movies, industrial, educational, experimental and documentary films, light and sound performances, and events with visiting artists. According to co-presenters Pittsburgh Sound + Image, Orgone will cull films from its archives that delve into everything from “Stanley Milgram’s experiments in control and authority to majorette tryouts to Barbra Streisand.” It’s the collective’s first show since 2019, so you need to see it with your own eyes. Tickets.Saturday, Jan. 25: Music on the Edge at Bellefield Hall Auditorium8 p.m.Kick off 2025 with cutting-edge sounds presented by Music on the Edge. The contemporary chamber ensemble Hub New Music presents a dynamic program featuring works by Tyshawn Sorey, Donnacha Dennehy, Angelica Negron, Charles Peck, Amy Williams and Mathew Rosenblum. Founded in 2013, the “nimble quartet of winds and strings” based in Boston has commissioned dozens of new works, collaborated with celebrated contemporary composers and performed at prestigious venues. Co-directed by Eric Moe, Mathew Rosenblum and Amy Williams, Music on the Edge presents six annual concert spotlighting innovative contemporary music ensembles from around the world. Tickets.Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show at Carnegie Museum of Art, 2024. Photo courtesy of the Chinese Association for Science and Technology – Pittsburgh Chapter.Sunday, Jan. 26: Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show at Carnegie Museum of Art11 a.m.-4 p.m.Presented by the CASTP Organization, the highly anticipated 28th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show will spotlight a multicultural blend of ancient Lunar New Year traditions and global customs. During the celebration of global unity, attendees will experience “spiraling rhythms and evolving melodies, where the snake’s wisdom and symbolism come alive in spectacular performances and hands-on activities.” Read more about the festival in NEXT. Tickets.Sunday, Jan. 26: slowdanger’s “lowgardens” at Inter-4-8 p.m.A new “DIY listening room” is taking shape in Garfield. Premiering in the collaborative space, Inter-, lowgardens is an “experimental performance platform” featuring a custom four-channel sound system. Providing a welcoming space for experiential sounds, the series was created by slowdanger — the multidisciplinary performance duo founded by taylor knight and anna thompson — along with Liftgate and Pittsburgh-based composer, sound artist and DJ Davis Galvin. The event series will host “collaborations between Pittsburgh sound artists engaging in long-form sonic curiosities.” Audiences are invited to come and go to experience the ongoing sound installations for free. Information.Find more things to do in Pittsburgh with NEXT, including live music, outdoor recreation and family activities, plus our new monthly guide to local art, NEXT in the Gallery.The post 12 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from World of Wheels to Lunar New Year festivals appeared first on NEXTpittsburgh.