November Fun Calendar: Dozens of things to do in the Beaver Valley (and a bit beyond)
November brings lots more to look forward to than just turkey and stuffing.
It's a month filled with fun, such as concerts, art shows, Broadway musicals and holiday lights extravaganzas.
Here is our November Fun Calendar to help you find something cool or cozy to do in the Beaver Valley or a bit beyond.
Nov. 1
.West Hills Art League present its 55th Anniversary Art Exhibition at Gilberti Fine Art Studio and Gallery, 1030 Fifth Ave., Coraopolis. Runs through Nov. 3.
Nov. 2
"The Wiz" the Broadway musical continues through Nov. 5 at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
Michael Linder, rock and pop music, 5-8 p.m. Jacksons Restaurant + Bar, Center Township. jacksonsbeavervalley.com
Arcade Comedy Theater 10th Anniversary Celebration, begins 943 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Runs through Nov. 5. arcadecomedytheater.com
Grand opening celebration of Robin Hill Park's new Little Free Library, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the park at 949 Thorn Hill Road, Moon Township. The celebration will include family-friendly activities and refreshments. Feel free to bring a new or gently used book to leave at the library.
Nov. 3
Art exhibit hosted by the Genesis Collective, 6 p.m. Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center, Beaver. Featuring art displayed at small businesses throughout October, with live music provided by Kenny Sharp and refreshments from Brown Girlz Bakery and Marla's House. gcollective.org
"One Man 'Stranger Things': A Parody'" a fast-paced spoof aimed at fans of the Netflix sensation "Stranger Things," Greer Cabaret Theater, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org. Runs Nov. 2-5.
Comedy Nite with Aaron Kleiber, 7:30 p.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
Fistful of Ballers celebrate 50 years of hip hop, 8 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Pittsburgh.
Decking The Halls holiday open house and fourth anniversary celebration at Boutique No. 443, previewing the winter collection, 443 Third St., Beaver.
Nov. 4
"For The Love of Paint (Party)," led by Beaver Falls artist Ed Miles guiding participants through the creation of their own autumn painting, at the Baby Bello, 2200 Ninth Ave., Beaver Falls. thebellobuilding.com/events
The Great Pumpkin Roll, 3-6 p.m. outside Wooley Bullys Juke-Joint, New Brighton. Family-friendly event with a lighthearted downhill race involving a few hundred pumpkins, plus kids' activities.
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41st Blackhawk High School Band Fall Craft Show, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blackhawk High.
Rochester Fall Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rochester High School.
Bus trip to Moundsville Penitentiary in West Virginia hosted by the Chippewa Township Recreation Department. Registration deadline is Nov. 3. chippewa.recdesk.com
Dutch-Canadian concert organist André Knevel joins Beaver County organist Michael Kearney in a concert of musical selections inspired by the melodies of a historic psalm book, with opportunities for audience sing-alongs, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Falls, 1103 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls.
Nov. 5
Pumpkin Pie Hike 1-4 p.m. along the North Country Trail in South Beaver Township. Sponsored by the trail's Wampum Chapter. Meet at the Watts Mill Road trailpoint. meetup.com
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Nov. 6
"Meow Meow: The Wild Women of the Weimar Republic," a postmodern cabaret sensation, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Greer Cabaret Theater, downtown Pittsburgh. trustarts.org.
Nov. 7
Blues Attack headlines Jergel's Rhythm Grille, Marshall Township. jergels.com.
Nov. 8
Doodle and Dine at the Wooden Angel, Bridgewater. Paint a pottery piece of your choice and enjoy a buffet dinner for this Thanksgiving/Christmas themed event.artsydoodlecraftstudio.square.site
Frzy with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh rapper debuts his new album backed by the symphony at Heinz Hall. pittsburghsymphony.org
Nov. 9
Veterans Breakfast, 9-11 a.m. at the Community College of Beaver County Dome, Center Township co-hosted by state Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.. All veterans and serving military plus one guest are free. ccbc.edu
The Sounds of Silence Tribute, live music journey back in time to the 1970s Greenwich Folk Village Scene, 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls Middle School. Part of the Beaver Valley Community Concert Association series. bvcommunityconcert.org
"Giraffes Can't Dance," stage adaptation of the beloved children's book, with puppets, African rhythm and lots of dancing, 11 a.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. Repeats 7 p.m. Nov. 10. trustarts.org.
Merrick Art Gallery presents animal-themed oil paintings of guest artist Kim Freithaler director of the North Hills Arts Center and member of the Beaver Valley Artists, 7-9 p.m., 1100 Fifth Ave., New Brighton. Refreshments provided.
Nov. 10
Bobcat Players' "The President or One Two Three," opens 7:30 p.m. Beaver High School. The play continues 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 16-18. .bobcatplayers.com
"Disney's Freaky Friday: One Act Edition" opens at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, Midland. .lincolnparkarts.org, Continues Nov. 11-12 and 17-19.
Veterans rides are free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mines & Meadows ATV Resort, Wampum. minesandmeadows.com Continues Nov. 12.
Nov. 11
"Undertaker 1deadMan Show" 9 p.m. Byham Theater, Pittsburgh features the World Wrestling Entertainment star in an intimate setting, sharing never-before-heard stories from his Hall of Fame career and taking questions from the audience. trustarts.org
"Steppin' Out With Ben Vereen," the Broadway and TV star's lone Pittsburgh area appearance, 7:30 p.m. Strand Theater, Zelienople. thestrandtheater.org
Holiday Craft Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Beaver Valley Mall, hosted by the Beaver Area Jaycees.
Nov. 12
Yoga with Lauren from Ahimsa Lifestyle Yoga, 11 a.m. to noon, Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
Nov. 13
"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" continues at the Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh. Runs through early April. carnegiesciencecenter.org
Nov. 14
New Brighton Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. next to Diamond Milling and the Beaver Falls-New Brighton Bridge.
Nov. 16
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens gala and preview party for Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show, 7:30 p.m., Pittsburgh's Oakland section.
Nov. 17
Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular opens 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Monroeville Convention Center. Runs through Nov. 19.
Cranberry Artists Network exhibit and sale, 6-8 p.m. Bottle Brush Gallery, 539 Main St., Harmony Refreshments served. cranberryartistsnetwork.com
Nov. 18
Christmas Light-Up drive-through holiday lights opens for the season, 600 Clinton Park Drive, Findlay Township. Open 5-10 p.m. daily. findlay.pa.us
Nov. 19
Beaver County Fall Model Train and Hobby Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monaca Turners, 1700 Old Brodhead Road. bcmrr.railfan
Nov. 20
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight, 11 classical instrument wielding musicians in skeletal costumes with rhinestone masks, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary hard-rock and metal tracks bathed in a sea of candles, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
Nov. 21
Authors of “The Allegheny Arsenal Handbook,” Tom Powers and Jim Wudarczyk, to speak at 7 p.m. at Beaver Station Cultural & Events Center, Beaver. Part of the Beaver Area heritage Foundation Speaker Series.
Nov. 22
Zig Daniels rock, 5-8 p.m. Jacksons Restaurant + Bar, Center Township. jacksonsbeavervalley.com
Noa Jordan and Eddie Erwin live music, 7 p.m. Fermata Brewing, Ambridge. fermatabrewing.beer
Nov. 23
29th annual Gobbler's Gallop 10K run & 5K run/walk, Riverside High School, North Sewickley Township. Registration at the football field at 9 a.m. for 10K runners,10:15 a.m. for 5K runners.
Nov. 24
Enchanted Lights – A Magical Christmas Stroll launches at the Three Rivers Paintball/Zombies of The Corn site, 282 Rochester Road, New Sewickley Township. The holiday walk-through light show runs weekends through Jan. 5.
Nov. 25
Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society Christmas Season Open House, opens and continues each Saturday and Sunday through December. 416 Sixth St., Monaca. bcmrr.railfan
Alla Boara sings traditional Italian folk music, 7:30 p.m. Iron Horse Community Theater, Ambridge. ironhorsetheatrecompany.com
Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Little Beaver Helping Hands, 9 a.m. to noon at the New Galilee Community Center, 606 Centennial Ave., New Galilee. Breakfast for $6 includes pancakes, sausage and drinks. There will be crafts for the kids and a cookie (bake) sale.
“A Tribute to Sir Elton John” starring master pianist and showman Lee Alverson, The Fez, Hopewell Township. thefez.com
Baby, It’s Cold Outside, 2 and 7:30 p.m., a Christmas toast to Dean Martin and Marilyn Monroe, the Strand Theater, Zelienople, thestrandtheater.org
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Nov. 26
"Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance", a live dance show at 7 p.m. Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org
Nov. 28
"Mrs. Doubtfire," the musical opens at 7:30 p.m., Benedum Center, Pittsburgh. trustarts.org. Continues 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30, with shows also Dec. 1-3.
Nov. 29
The Wizards of Winter, a holiday rock event featuring former members of classic rock giants Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Alice Cooper and Blue Oyster Cult, along with Broadway veterans, 7:30 p.m. the Strand Theater, Zelienople, thestrandtheater.org Continues 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30.
Nov. 30
Holiday trivia night, 7-9 p.m. Big Sewickley Creek Brewing, Economy. sewickleybrewing.com
Got an entertainment event you'd like to see in the December Fun Calendar? Email the full details to stady@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: November Fun: Dozens of things to do in the Beaver Valley
