What to Do During Twixmas

We’ve officially hit that odd rip in space and time between Christmas and New Year’s, the “Liminal Space.” That time when time itself seems irrelevant and all the colors of the holiday season start to fade and the winter grey creeps in. Some call it Twixmas (betwixt Christmas and New Year), others call it The Dead Week, or as the Norwegians say Romjula. No matter what you call it, it can feel empty.

You might feel like there’s nothing to do but count the snowflakes falling from the sky, clean wax from where the candles of the menorah dripped onto the table or wind up the twinkle lights for next year. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth – except you should still clean up that wax.

Things to do in Pittsburgh Right Now

There is plenty to do in the ‘Burgh to keep you from that late December/January winter slump. Here are some events we think might interest you, and get you away from watching more Hallmark movies (though there’s nothing wrong with doing that, too!).

Visit Over & Under: Stranger Things-Inspired Pop-Up Bar at Bakery Square

If you’re a fan of Hawkins, D&D, or just want to peek at the Upside Down, this is the stop for you! At the Over & Under, you can grab a Hellfire Club cocktail or The Snowball mocktail and explore the Upside Down on one side and the Byers’s living room on the other. Reservations are suggested. For ages 21+ except Sundays from 3 – 5 p.m. starting January 11^th, all ages welcome.

Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve

If you have littles, then you are familiar with the tug of war of New Year’s Eve. Luckily, there are a few events for families in Pittsburgh to help you and your littles ring in Noon Year’s Eve! The Pittsburgh Zoo has events starting at 9:30 a.m. and going until 12 p.m. when the ball will drop in the Aquarium. If a trip to the zoo isn’t in the books for you, you can head to the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, where starting at 10 a.m. they will have crafts and activities for everyone to enjoy, until the Noon Year’s Eve countdown at 12 p.m. (Registration to the library event is not required.) You can these and other Noon Year’s Eve events out on our calendar.

Enjoy the Lights, or some History

January 2^nd is often the start of the doldrums; New Year’s is over; there are no more parties. What is there to do? If you’re a fan of history, the Heinz History Center is offering a History Talk: The Two Revolutions of 1776. If you’re still in the holiday spirit, you can always visit the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden . They have beautiful grounds, even during the cold winter months, including their beautiful light display: Dazzling Nights. The Dazzling Nights light display  is up until January 3^rd.

By Bianca Labrador