City of Asylum welcomes Kimiko Hahn, winner of the 2023 Ruth Lilly Prize, for a reading and discussion of the influence haiku poet Matsuo Bashō has had on her work, particularly The Narrow Road to the Interior. Matsuo Bashō is recognized as the greatest master of Haiku, legitimizing the art form and paving the way […]

THE RECITAL SERIES Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano Janet Stivanson , Collaborative Piano Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 PM Levy Hall, Congregation Rodef Shalom , 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Program “Let the bright seraphim” from the oratorio “Samson” G.F. Handel (1685-1759) "Qual Farfaletta” from the opera “Partenope” G.F. Handel “Benedictus” from the mass “Missa […]

New year, new Thursday Night Jazz concerts! Roger Humphries and his band the RH Factor are kicking off the 2025 jazz season. Roger is a legend in the jazz scene, having worked with and mentored countless iconic Jazz performers in and beyond the Pittsburgh area. Roger’s style emulates what jazz is all about, while simultaneously […]

Enjoy an evening of original music from singer/songwriter Rachel Whitcomb, featuring songs tinged with country, blues, Americana, and adult contemporary styles. Rachel will be joined onstage by well-known Nashville fiddle player and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Joseph, solo artist Dylan Bradley (guitar and background vocals), versatile Pittsburgh guitarist Jacob Zang, and electric bassist and treasured colleague Steve […]

THE RECITAL SERIES Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano Janet Stivanson , Collaborative Piano Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 1:00 PM Levy Hall, Congregation Rodef Shalom , 4905 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Program “Let the bright seraphim” from the oratorio “Samson” G.F. Handel (1685-1759) "Qual Farfaletta” from the opera “Partenope” G.F. Handel “Benedictus” from the mass “Missa […]

Join us on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to welcome our sixth Pedantic cohort. The Pedantic Residents will be giving brief presentations on their backgrounds and their practices. Pedantic Arts Residency (Pedantic) is a month-long cross-disciplinary program co-hosted by Headwater Media and Casey Droege Cultural Productions. We have invited three residents whose practices span visual art, […]

What happens when we tell stories? What do we discover about ourselves—and each other—when we share? With these questions in mind, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. A charming mix of open mic nights and […]

For the first time ever as an official Trio, City of Asylum welcomes jazz musicians Mark Micchelli, Eli Namay, and Hugo Cruz, also known as The Blues Machine Trio. The group’s name comes from their main inspirations: the blues tradition and industrialization. Playing to their strengths (and playing with tradition) they focus on putting their […]

The Black Power Rangers are a group of sharp, insightful, Black comedians from the South. Their revolving and growing lineup has been making audiences laugh since 2022. Come laugh as they effortlessly weave social commentary with pop culture for a uniquely hilarious show. Featuring stand-up from Wills Maxwell Jr. (Wilmington, NC), Brandi Roberts (Raleigh, NC), […]

The Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania is proud to present pianist SANDRO RUSSO in a Sunday afternoon solo recital at Carnegie Mellon University. Acclaimed for his profound sense of poetry and distinctive style, Sandro Russo has been in demand as a soloist in many venues around the world. He unanimously receives accolades for his sparkling […]

THE STEINWAY SOCIETY OF WESTERN PA PRESENTS PIANIST SANDRO RUSSO IN RECITAL AT KRESGE THEATER, COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 19th 2025 AT 3PM. THE RECITAL FEATURES MUSIC OF J.S. BACH, LIZST, SCHUMANN AND BUSONI. ABBY SIMON HAS PRAISED RUSSO AS "AN ARTIST TO HIS FINGERTIPS: MUSICAL, INTUITIVE, AND A […]

Chase away winter's chill with a lively program of classic organ works on St. Bernard Church's magnificent Casavant organ performed by Cathedral Director of Music and Pittsburgh native Brian Gurley. St. Bernard Catholic Church, 311 Washington Road, Pittsburgh 15216. Admission free; free-will offerings greatly appreciated.

KST honors the lasting legacies of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our annual day of reflection, unity, and creative expression. Begin the day with activities in the KST lobby, then come into the theater for performances that not only celebrate Dr. King’s legacy but also explore how his activism resonates with today’s struggles […]

Now in its fifth year, the Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate, an initiative of The National Youth Poet Laureate Program, recognizes and celebrates our nation’s top youth poets committed to artistic excellence, civic engagement, and social impact. The Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County is awarded to an artist between 13-18 years old who is […]

Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents trailblazing cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Michelle Cann, renewing their collaboration in a program that reimagines the chamber music canon for the 21st century. This unique concert pairs works by composers like Nadia Boulanger and Kevin Day with Claude Debussy and Dmitri Shostakovich, brought to life by the invigorating talents of […]

British novelist and essayist Pico Iyer has made more than one hundred retreats over the past three decades to a small Benedictine hermitage high above the sea in Big Sur, California. He’s not a Christian—or a member of any religious group—but his life has been transformed by these periods of time spent in silence. This […]

When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space, curated by Hannah Turpin, brings together local, national, and international artists reflecting on their experiences of queer nightlife. The exhibition looks at these gatherings as sites of communal adaptation and resilience, amplifying how radical love and pleasure are necessary for imagining a more liberated future. […]

Courtesy. Integrity. Perseverance. Self-Control. Indomitable Spirit. These are the five tenets of the dynamic, Korean martial art of Taekwondo. With origins as a defensive practice, Taekwondo is a discipline that focuses on unity between the body and mind, encouraging the development of spiritual, mental, and physical techniques. This January, Jazz musician and Taekwondo practitioner Jason […]

Franz Schubert created arguably the most sublime and soulful music of all time. Please join us for the next Music for Food concert on January 25 at 3pm for a lyrical and virtuosic "Schubertiade". Pianist Nanette Kaplan Solomon has assembled an all-star roster of performers including herself, sopranos Kelly Lynch and Colleen Gray, clarinetist Kira […]

Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina at SongSpace, Sat Jan 25, 7:30pm SongSpace presents Chrissy Strong & Morgan Erina Saturday, January 25, 7:30 pm First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh 605 Morewood Avenue, Shadyside Advance Tickets at https://uusongspace.eventbee.com! We’ve been looking forward to this co-bill all year long! Chrissy Strong is an engaging, indie singer/songwriter from Akron, […]

Inspired by the Year of the Snake, the 28th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Celebration heralds the new year with a resplendent celebration of change and rebirth. Presented by the CASTP Organization, with support from Carnegie Museum of Art, this multicultural festival harmonizes ancient Lunar New Year traditions with global customs. Guests will embark on […]

The Free Association Reading series, founded by Pat Hart and Mark Nieson, showcases local writers sharing newly written work and works in progress. This month’s reading spotlights writers Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, Emily Kiernan, Mike Scalise, and Jessica Manack. “Free Association readings began in 2016 for established and emerging writers of fiction, poetry, and nonfiction,” explains Pat. […]

Three incredible musicians and one talented dancer take to the Alphabet City stage all the way from Spain to regale us with modern flamenco. The group is led by Pablo Giménez, a flamenco and classical guitarist who combines flamenco music with orchestral instruments. As a musical director, soloist, and accompanist, Pablo has worked on the […]

Join us for a night of thrilling performances at the theatre (Velum Fermentation) on Thursday, January 30th. broadway.com is saying this will be the greatest show since cats the musical (2024 film)! DOORS 7P | SHOW 8P | FREE | 18+ 🎭 Performances by 🎭 Anemia Blunt @anemiablunt Aunt Honey @ledantahonanty Eureka Siggs @eurekasiggs Himboza […]

Inspired by isolation, queer repression, and a Judy Garland obsession, My Sister’s Lipstick follows George, who locks themself up in their apartment to escape the troubles of the outside world. Their sister, Morrison longs for her sibling to come back into her life. This is an intimate play about how isolation affects self-expression and the […]

Medusa would slay at a Hobbit family wedding. Wielding a sound that would turn classical music scholars to stone, these four folk musicians are reimagining the Western string quartet. By inviting back voices previously regarded as too ugly for “polite society,” Medusa tempts us to redefine what is beautiful. Medusa is Georgia Hathaway, Lea Kirstein, […]