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The best performing and visual arts events in Pittsburgh this week

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Published on January 24, 2019
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If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Pittsburgh this week, from a coding workshop to the opera.

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Processing Community Day

Processing Community Day is an event that shines a light on creative coding in the arts. The weekend features some presentations that are free to the public, but you must register online for certain coding workshops.    

When: Friday, Jan. 25, 2 p.m.- Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Where: On the campuses of CMU and Pitt 
Price: Free

Click here for more details, and to register

Make-It-A-Date at Pittsburgh Glass Center

Bring a date on Friday night to the Pittsburgh Glass Center. You will be making fused picture frames, which you can take home as a memento for a great night out.  Participants will also get to watch glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations while noshing on small bites and sipping on wine or beer.

When: Friday, Jan. 25, 6-10 p.m.  
Where: Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave.
Price: $75

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

afterWARds - Mozart's Idomeneo Reimagined

Attend this original mini-opera at CAPA Theater on Saturday.  afterWARds is a unique take on Mozart's opera Idomeno. It follows the lives of King Idamante, his son Idomeneo, princess Ilia, and vengeful Elettra as their lives intersect after the Trojan War.

When: Saturday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Where: CAPA Theater111 Ninth St.

Click here for more details, and to get your tickets