Events
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12 events,Sibyls Shrine: Practices of Holding KST Presents Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 4 – Sunday, June 14, 2026 Gallery Hours with Performances Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave. Pay What Moves You: $0 – $20 Holding : space. lineage. contradictions. each other. on. Practices of Holding honors our […]
Free – $20
On February 6, Bunker Projects celebrates our newest exhibition, Stuck in Saṃsāra, curated by Brent Nakamoto. Taking inspiration from the Lotus Sutra, the exhibition reimagines the Parable of the Burning House, one of the most important stories from the sutra. Central to the story, and to the exhibition, is the image of fire in its […] Experience Contemporary Craft's latest Main Gallery exhibition - "Peregrination: Xiaojing Yan." In this solo exhibition, artist Xiaojing Yan explores the evolving relationship between identity, tradition, and the natural world. Yan's art reflects a journey of transformation - an intricate weaving of folklore, ritual, and nature into a symbolic and dreamlike representation of lived experience. Through […]
Free
From Pittsburgh steel to New York skyscrapers, pioneering photographer Lewis Hine used his camera to reveal the human stories behind America's industrial rise. His striking images of immigrants, child laborers, and working-class communities in the early 20th century captured the realities of a rapidly changing nation and transformed photography into a powerful tool for change.
$15
Brew House Arts presents Art of Pittsburgh’s South Side, an exhibition of artwork by artists living and working in Pittsburgh’s South Side communities. This is our largest exhibition of South Side artists, featuring over fifty artists, from established professionals to emerging creatives, working in ceramics, fiberworks, fine jewelry, illustration, mixed-media, music, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, […]
Free
Build the world you want to see. A group of high school students prepares for a production of Sophocles’ Antigone, joined by a new student, Alona, who comes with a formidable secret. Pittsburgh Opera is proud to present this gripping world premiere. Time to Act demonstrates how the arts can uplift and unify victims of […]
$32 – $65
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While drunkenly stumbling home one night, siblings Sheila and David become inexplicably rooted to the earth. As knowledge about this mysterious event spreads, old and new relationships begin to form a utopian community around Sheila and David. The group wrestles with how to care for Sheila, David, and each other in the face of these […]
$15 – $25
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A romantic comedy set in a fashionable Parisian drawing room. The play revolves around a vain and witty Countess, her somewhat pompous lover the Baron, and her flirtatious interest in a young musician across the street, George Duroi. Written by: Victor Sejour Directed by: Howard Patterson Dates: February 27th to March 1st
Free
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The fabled children's play, Sleeping Beauty, will be presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center Saturday, February 28, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 1 at 2 pm. at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue in Carnegie. Tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for children, students and seniors and are available by […]
$18 – $20
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7 events,
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Feeling lucky? Share your story this March at Story Club PGH’s Story Slam, for the chance to win prizes and storytelling glory!
Free
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7 events,
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Plein-air painters Ron Donoughe and Josh Hoffman show images of their work and talk about how they’re inspired by the city's dramatic, undulating topography, its built environment and each other. Parish Hall, Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Ave. A book, print and poster sale will follow.
Free
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8 events,
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Enjoy a themed cocktail or mocktail while spending an evening with the minds behind Lewis Hine Pictures America. Join Assistant Curator, Lauryn Smith, and exhibit designer, Quaishawn Whitlock, as they speak about their collaboration for the exhibition, from conception to creation, and finally installation. Advance registration encouraged; walk-up tickets can be purchased in the Frick […]
$15 – $35
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Raw. Real. Unrepeatable. In fleeting moments, stories unfold — told in rhythm, gesture, and breath. Once in a While is a world-premiere dance performance powered by the music of the Grateful Dead where music becomes memory, movement becomes meaning, and light finds us when we least expect it. This tapestry of explosive and evocative movement […]
$45
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9 events,
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The Calvary Episcopal Church Choir will sing its monthly Evensong service this Sunday, March 8, at 4:00 pm. Calvary Church is located at 315 Shady Avenue in East Liberty. The Choir will sing works by William Smith, Randall Svane, and Charles Wood. The service will also be livestreamed. The Choir is directed by Alan J. […]
Free
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Raw. Real. Unrepeatable. In fleeting moments, stories unfold — told in rhythm, gesture, and breath. Once in a While is a world-premiere dance performance powered by the music of the Grateful Dead where music becomes memory, movement becomes meaning, and light finds us when we least expect it. This tapestry of explosive and evocative movement […]
$45
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Resonance Works presents Requiem for Water, a choral and orchestral program that highlights two remarkable works by living American composers: the Pittsburgh premiere of Reena Esmail’s Malhaar: A Requiem for Water, a “hopeful requiem” that blends Eastern and Western traditions into a moving choral journey, and the return of Nancy Galbraith’s transcendent Flute Concerto, commissioned […]
$25 – $50
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10 events,We’re thrilled to have Jessica Peña Heberle as our exhibiting artist for CDCP x WCDC Present: Art All Over Jessica Peña Heberle (b. 1981) is a multidisciplinary artist from Erie, PA. She lives and works in her home studio in Wilkinsburg, PA. She spent her twenties back packing across Europe, traveling and moving around the […]
Free
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We invite you to experience a Choral Sound Bath, a unique musical collaboration between Steve and the Millers and the Pittsburgh Girls Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Donaldson. This […]
$15 – $30
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Raw. Real. Unrepeatable. In fleeting moments, stories unfold — told in rhythm, gesture, and breath. Once in a While is a world-premiere dance performance powered by the music of the […]
$45
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11 events,
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Inspired by the Lewis Hine Pictures America exhibition, enjoy a live-accompanied screening of The Italian (1915, 1h 18m). This special program traces themes of immigration, identity, and visual storytelling across […]
$15 – $20
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Resonance Works presents Requiem for Water, a choral and orchestral program that highlights two remarkable works by living American composers: the Pittsburgh premiere of Reena Esmail’s Malhaar: A Requiem for […]
$35 – $50
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Join the Pittsburgh Philharmonic for "Cryptic Cadences" on March 8, 2026, at 4 PM—a captivating exploration of musical enigmas. Begin with Olivier Messiaen's "Les offrandes oubliées," a symphonic meditation on […]
$20
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7 events,
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BIRTHDAY BOYS! Music by Composers with Birthdays in March Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 1 pm Rodef Shalom, Levy Hall – 4905 5th Avenue, Oakland (Pittsburgh, 15213) Program Partita in […]
Free
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Dimitris Lyacos, a likely candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature, brings his trademark genre-defying flair to Alphabet City in this combination reading and musical collaboration celebrating his literary oeuvre […]
Free
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9 events,
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Take a deep dive into Pittsburgh’s industrial past during this unique tour experience. Start with a tour of Clayton, the last intact Gilded Age mansion in Pittsburgh, and finish with […]
$25 – $55
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The Elsie Hillman Chair brings nationally renowned political leaders, scholars, and activists to Chatham University and the Pittsburgh community to enrich the experiences of students and educate citizens about the […]
Free
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Bassist and composer Anton DeFade celebrates the release of his latest single and its accompanying cassette tape at Alphabet City, joined by quintet members JD Chaisson, Evan David, Jacob Peakis, and Brian Wolfe.
Free
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7 events,
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Shake off the winter blues and let your kids "spring" into action! While you enjoy the fresh March air and the best of Lawrenceville’s nightlife, your little ones will celebrate the arrival of spring with us. We’re hosting an evening of blooming creativity, featuring garden-themed dance games, nature-inspired crafts, and plenty of imaginative play. We’ll […]
$30
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Academy Concerts presents Michael Griska, who will take you on a musical and spiritual journey. Michael is a master of Hindustani music - North Indian music - and on his many-stringed sitar he will lead you from the slow, contemplative opening of each raga to a fast, thrilling finale. Hindustani music is nearly 100% improvised, […]
Free
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10 events,
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Please join the Pittsburgh Girls Choir on March 14 for our 3rd Annual Dinner, Dessert & Donate Tour Fundraiser! Enjoy an evening of dinner, performances by all five PGC choirs, and an exciting dessert auction. We’ll also be hosting a basket raffle with great prizes. All donations, ticket sales, and proceeds from the auction and […]
Free – $20
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KST Presents Marvin Gaye: A Tribute to the Prince of Soul Saturday, March 14, 2026 6:00pm – 7:00pm: VIP Reception 7:30pm – 9:00pm: Concert Kelly Staryhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave. VIP Reception+ Early Seating: Pay What Moves You: $65 – $85 General Admission: Pay What Moves You: $35 – $45 Marvin Gaye, the beloved […]
$35 – $85
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Celebrate Spring with a concert that blooms full of beauty and elegance. Acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun returns to the WSO for a third time to perform Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto in E minor. Brahms’ spirited Hungarian Dances open the program with lively energy, and the night concludes with Schumann’s radiant ‘Spring’ Symphony, a joyful celebration of […]
$23 – $75
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10 events,
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The famous Samuel Barber Adagio for Strings is matched with his friend George Walker's Lyric for Strings. A fake Haydn piece - the well-known Serenade, actually written by Roman Hofstetter […]
Free
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Celebrate the current exhibition, Lewis Hine Pictures America, with a screening of the award-winning musical, Newsies (1992). Loosely based on the New York City newsboys’ strike of 1899, Newsies is […]
$5 – $10
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Celebrate the launch of Sony Ton-Aime’s debut poetry collection, a masterwork in imagining an alternative future, navigating our present, and finding language for our common past.
Free
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6 events,
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Our March program features the “Eight Bells Men’s Octet” from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, an entertaining a cappella group specializing in barbershop vocal harmony.
$15.00
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6 events,
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Writer-in-Residence Volodymyr Rafeyenko’s latest work comes to life in this staged reading and discussion of “Signals of Being,” a three-act play depicting the tensions of a country at war and […]
Free
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6 events,
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Dan Meunier, Chantal Joseph, Greg Lutz, Paul Thompson, and Subha Das bring the sounds of Trinidad and Tobago to the Pittsburgh music scene in an exciting concert where steel drums are the star of the show.
Free
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7 events,"Excellence In Fibers XI" at Contemporary Craft examines the expansive field of contemporary fiber and textile practice through works that range from traditional techniques to complex expressive forms. The exhibition highlights artists who critically engage material, process, and technique, and challenge the conceptual and physical boundaries of fiber. Organized by Fiber Art Now and juried […]
Free
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Hugo Cruz and the Caminos honor the music of home, past and present, in this tribute to highly influential Pittsburgh jazz musician Art Blakey, infusing seven of his classic compositions with the sounds of Cuban styles.
Free
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8 events,
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Join Chatham University's Music Department for the Friday Afternoon Musicale: Piano Masterpieces at James Laughlin Music Hall. Pianist Gerald Lee will perform works by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, and Messiaen, showcasing the beauty and power of the piano in an inspiring afternoon concert.
Free
The Pittsburgh Savoyards conclude their 88th season this spring with Gilbert and Sullivan’s final operetta, The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel. Performances will be held March 20-22 and 27-29, 2026 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. Online livestreams are also available! All performances will feature full supertitles for […]
$25
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11 events,We’re thrilled to have Jessica Peña Heberle as our exhibiting artist for CDCP x WCDC Present: Art All Over Jessica Peña Heberle (b. 1981) is a multidisciplinary artist from Erie, PA. She lives and works in her home studio in Wilkinsburg, PA. She spent her twenties back packing across Europe, traveling and moving around the […]
Free
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Join local historian and author Ken Kobus for a presentation on three generations of steel working heritage at the Pittsburgh plant of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Company. Focusing on J&L’s Pittsburgh facilities, located on the South Side and Hazelwood, attendees will learn how the mill worked from an “inside the walls” perspective of three […]
$15 – $20
Join us in the reenactment of the Passion of Christ through drama and song in an intimate setting, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of Jerusalem. North Hills UP Church, 100 Bellevue Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-2788 Free Open Seating Handicap Access via Chairlift Parking Available in West View Elementary School Parking Lot […]
Free
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14 events,
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Join Dr. Kahren Jones Arbitman for a journey into the thrilling world of art fakes. The word “FAKE,” when attached to a work of art suggests duplicity, or even worse, outright fraud. Many works of art, however, while not by the famous artists whose styles they evoke, do not deserve this ignominious designation. This lecture […]
$20
Join us in the reenactment of the Passion of Christ through drama and song in an intimate setting, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of Jerusalem. North Hills UP Church, 100 Bellevue Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-2788 Free Open Seating Handicap Access via Chairlift Parking Available in West View Elementary School Parking Lot […]
Free
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Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble George Vosburgh, Director Stephen Story, Associate Director The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble utilizes a flexible instrumentation of winds, brass, and percussion to perform repertoire from standard concert band works to contemporary compositions of various instrumental combinations. Program: Vincent Persichetti Symphony No. 6 for Band – Vincent Persichetti Cindy McTee Double Play […]
Free
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6 events,
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Combining fashion and opera, our annual fashion event is sure to dazzle and delight!
Free
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6 events,
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Anderson Tepper joins Pulitzer Prize–winning author Cristina Rivera Garza in a reading and discussion of a fictionalized though deeply personal retelling of her grandparents’ journey through the mining towns and cotton fields along the Mexico-US border.
Free
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8 events,
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Vocalist and composer AurallaurA (Laura Chu Wiens) launches her sophomore album, "The Critique of Capital: An Engaging Revue," a confident, cabaret-like romp through jazz, world music, and other genres.
Free
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Jeff Bush, Artistic Director Introducing Dr. Alton Merrell, piano Pre-concert Performance by DU Student Chamber Jazz Ensemble at 7:00 p.m. The final concert of The 2025–2026 Uptown Jazz Series will be an extra special event. Jazz aficionados certainly know the groundbreaking piano artistry of Pittsburgh native Erroll Garner. However, his compositional prowess is often neglected. […]
$10
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Carnegie Mellon Opera: L'etoile Emmanuel Chabrier, composer Gina Lapinski, director Caleb Glickman, conductor Showtimes: Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 8:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 PM Sunday March 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All students, along with […]
$5 – $10
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8 events,
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Join Frick Education and Curatorial staff for a special evening in Clayton exploring domestic service in the Gilded Age. This unique tour will spotlight select rooms in the house as you learn about the work required to run the lavish mansions of wealthy American industrialists, including the Frick family, during the late 19th century. Tickets […]
$20 – $45
The Pittsburgh Savoyards conclude their 88th season this spring with Gilbert and Sullivan’s final operetta, The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel. Performances will be held March 20-22 and 27-29, 2026 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. Online livestreams are also available! All performances will feature full supertitles for […]
$25
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Carnegie Mellon Opera: L'etoile Emmanuel Chabrier, composer Gina Lapinski, director Caleb Glickman, conductor Showtimes: Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 8:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 | 8:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 8:00 PM Sunday March 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All students, along with […]
$5 – $10
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11 events,
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Co-presented by The Frick Pittsburgh and the Nationality and Heritage Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh, this special program studies immigration, culture and labor in Pittsburgh through time. Beginning with a visit to the Nationality and Heritage Rooms, classrooms gifted from the ethnic communities who helped build Pittsburgh, and ending with a tour of the […]
$20 – $45
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Join us for an afternoon of chamber music celebrating the legacy of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. The program features Mendelssohn’s beloved Piano Trio, along with vocal selections performed by Colleen Grey, soprano. Musicians Alison Fujito (violin), Paula Tuttle (cello), Amy Simpson (piano), and Nanette Solomon (piano) bring these works to life in an engaging and […]
Free
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The 10th Annual Brewhaha is Pittsburgh’s premier event celebrating craft beer, fine wine, and gourmet food! With 10 local breweries and a selection of fine wines, there’s something for everyone to savor. Chef Chaz Smith of The Culinary Artists presents a 5-course tasting menu expertly crafted to complement the featured drinks, creating a culinary experience […]
$75
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8 events,Join us in the reenactment of the Passion of Christ through drama and song in an intimate setting, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of Jerusalem. North Hills UP Church, 100 Bellevue Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-2788 Free Open Seating Handicap Access via Chairlift Parking Available in West View Elementary School Parking Lot […]
Free
The Pittsburgh Savoyards conclude their 88th season this spring with Gilbert and Sullivan’s final operetta, The Grand Duke; or, The Statutory Duel. Performances will be held March 20-22 and 27-29, 2026 at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall in Carnegie, PA. Online livestreams are also available! All performances will feature full supertitles for […]
$25
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Pat Hart and Marc Nieson’s Free Association Reading Series continues this March with regional writers Shaheen Dil, Gary Jackson, Cedric Rudolph & Nina Sabak sharing new and in-progress works.
Free
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5 events,
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Our 2025–26 MainStage Live season concludes with a return of the remarkable Juilliard String Quartet, which opened our inaugural season 65 years ago. Originally founded in 1946 and described by The Boston Globe as “the most important American quartet in history,” the ensemble engages deeply with the classics while embracing the mission of championing new […]
$35 – $55
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Join Jennie Benford, Local History Librarian at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, for a close look at The Pittsburgh Survey, a 1906 sociological study that exposed living and working conditions for the working class. Funded by the Russell Sage Foundation and conducted over the course of one year, The Pittsburgh Survey was the first intensive, […]
$5 – $15
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5 events,Femininity. Sexuality. Perception. Expectation. Dressed in Red explores these ideas and our shifting self and social identities through a blend of movement and video performance. Inspired by Classical Chinese dance and contemporary movement, Dressed in Red reflects on Lucy’s experience of the complex relationship between how we see ourselves, how we present ourselves, and how […]
$15 – $30
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7 events,We’re thrilled to have Jessica Peña Heberle as our exhibiting artist for CDCP x WCDC Present: Art All Over Jessica Peña Heberle (b. 1981) is a multidisciplinary artist from Erie, PA. She lives and works in her home studio in Wilkinsburg, PA. She spent her twenties back packing across Europe, traveling and moving around the […]
Free
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Pittsburgh Opera’s free, informal Song Shop concerts feature the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. Beginning at 12:00 PM on selected Saturdays of each month, October 2025–May 2026, these one-hour performances are free, fun, and open to everyone. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and bring a lunch. FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera provide a reception […]
Free
Femininity. Sexuality. Perception. Expectation. Dressed in Red explores these ideas and our shifting self and social identities through a blend of movement and video performance. Inspired by Classical Chinese dance and contemporary movement, Dressed in Red reflects on Lucy’s experience of the complex relationship between how we see ourselves, how we present ourselves, and how […]
$15 – $30
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