How to submit your event Jingle Bells Meet Belsnickel, a German alternative Santa Claus, at Historic Hanna's Town, off Route 119 in Hempfield Township on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3. Dec. 26-Jan. 1. Learn about the principles of Kwanzaa and enjoy African storytelling, dance and music, art displays, poetry readings and holiday gift sales.
Most events are free.
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m., and continues through Dec. 30 at 1415 E. Carson St., South Side. Featured on the Dec. 2 program is Strange Attractors, a work based on chaos theory with a visual design by sculptor Anish Kapoor. The 8 p.m. performance is at the Byham Theater, Sixth Street, downtown. For information, call 741-4405. The former PSO director's opera will be fully staged with scenery, costumes and lighting.