Cultural Calendar
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International Poetry Forum Presents: Kimiko Hahn
International Poetry Forum Presents: Kimiko Hahn
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 […]
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
The Pittsburgh Compline Choir (under the direction of Dr. Douglas Jade Burn) sings the ancient service of Compline (Night Prayers) at 8:00 pm in Heinz Chapel, The University of Pittsburgh, Oakland.
2 events,
Tuesday Musical Club Recital Series Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano
Tuesday Musical Club Recital Series Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano
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 […]
1 event,
2 events,
Walk with a Doc
Walk with a Doc
Join the doctors from Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh who are teaming up with Drayer Physical Therapy on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month through September. Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a […]
2 events,
Thursday Night Jazz: Roger Humphries & The RH Factor
Thursday Night Jazz: Roger Humphries & The RH Factor
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 […]
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3 events,
Kassia Ensemble and Shell Piano Trio
Kassia Ensemble and Shell Piano Trio
This special performance will feature works by Armenian composers Babajanyan, Harutyunyan, Komitas, and Khachaturian. This free concert is made possible through the generous support of The Opportunity Fund, the University of Pittsburgh, and Arev Music Entertainment, along with contributions from dedicated partners and supporters.
Wildest Dreams: An Evening of Original Songs
Wildest Dreams: An Evening of Original Songs
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 […]
2 events,
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
The Pittsburgh Compline Choir (under the direction of Dr. Douglas Jade Burn) sings the ancient service of Compline (Night Prayers) at 8:00 pm in Heinz Chapel, The University of Pittsburgh, Oakland.
1 event,
4 events,
Tuesday Musical Club Recital Series Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano
Tuesday Musical Club Recital Series Presents Sarah Richards, Soprano
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 […]
Pedantic Winter 2025 Cohort Meet and Greet
Pedantic Winter 2025 Cohort Meet and Greet
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, […]
Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam!
Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam!
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 […]
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2 events,
Thursday Night Jazz: Blues Machine Trio Reimagines Jazz Standards
Thursday Night Jazz: Blues Machine Trio Reimagines Jazz Standards
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 […]
3 events,
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody
The Program SAMY MOUSSA: Elysium RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 About this Performance Rachmaninoff wrote, “What I try to do when writing down my music is to make it say simply and directly what is in my heart.” His Rhapsody, with its swooning 18th variation, balances sizzling virtuosity and […]
Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour
Black Power Rangers Comedy Tour
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), […]
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Steinway Society of Western PA presents Sandro Russo, pianist
Steinway Society of Western PA presents Sandro Russo, pianist
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 […]
SANDRO RUSSO, PIANO RECITAL
SANDRO RUSSO, PIANO RECITAL
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 […]
CONCERTS ON THE CASAVANT: Dr. Brian Gurley, Organist
CONCERTS ON THE CASAVANT: Dr. Brian Gurley, Organist
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.
4 events,
In the Spirit of Rev. Dr. King: An MLK Day Celebration Through Art & Advocacy
In the Spirit of Rev. Dr. King: An MLK Day Celebration Through Art & Advocacy
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 […]
PGHwrites: Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County
PGHwrites: Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County
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 […]
Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann
Tommy Mesa and Michelle Cann
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 […]
2 events,
World Literature: Pico Iyer (England) Shares “Aflame: Learning from Silence”
World Literature: Pico Iyer (England) Shares “Aflame: Learning from Silence”
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 […]
2 events,
Walk with a Doc
Walk with a Doc
Join the doctors from Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh who are teaming up with Drayer Physical Therapy on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month through September. Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. You’ll take a few minutes to learn about a […]
3 events,
When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space—Opening Reception
When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space—Opening Reception
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. […]
Thursday Night Jazz: Jason Kush Quartet’s Tribute to Taekwondo
Thursday Night Jazz: Jason Kush Quartet’s Tribute to Taekwondo
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 […]
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Pittsburgh Opera presents “Armida”
All’s fair in love and war To prevent the capture of Jerusalem by the knights of the First Crusade, The Prince of Darkness has sent the enchantress Armida into the world to seduce the Christian heroes and turn them from their duty. The bravest of these, Rinaldo, has fallen under Armida's spell. But, to her […]
Music For Food: A Schubertiade
Music For Food: A Schubertiade
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 […]
THE MAGIC LESSON with DAN KAMIN
THE MAGIC LESSON with DAN KAMIN
THE MAGIC LESSON is a hilarious coming of age story disguised as a magic show—and vice versa! In his pursuit of magical secrets Dan crossed paths with a rogue’s gallery of strange and wonderful characters, including notorious con man Evil Eye Finkle, legendary sleight-of-hand artist Tony Slydini and many more. And now you can meet […]
SongSpace Presents Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina
SongSpace Presents Chrissy Strong and Morgan Erina
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, […]
2 events,
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline
The Pittsburgh Compline Choir (under the direction of Dr. Douglas Jade Burn) sings the ancient service of Compline (Night Prayers) at 8:00 pm in Heinz Chapel, The University of Pittsburgh, Oakland.
1 event,
3 events,
Pittsburgh Opera presents “Armida”
All’s fair in love and war To prevent the capture of Jerusalem by the knights of the First Crusade, The Prince of Darkness has sent the enchantress Armida into the world to seduce the Christian heroes and turn them from their duty. The bravest of these, Rinaldo, has fallen under Armida's spell. But, to her […]
PGHwrites: Free Association Reading Series
PGHwrites: Free Association Reading Series
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. […]
2 events,
World of Music: Pablo Giménez (Spanish Flamenco)
World of Music: Pablo Giménez (Spanish Flamenco)
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 […]
3 events,
That’s Showbiz Baby!
That’s Showbiz Baby!
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 […]
My Sister’s Lipstick
My Sister’s Lipstick
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 […]
3 events,
Pittsburgh Opera presents “Armida”
All’s fair in love and war To prevent the capture of Jerusalem by the knights of the First Crusade, The Prince of Darkness has sent the enchantress Armida into the world to seduce the Christian heroes and turn them from their duty. The bravest of these, Rinaldo, has fallen under Armida's spell. But, to her […]
Calliope Presents Medusa
Calliope Presents Medusa
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, […]