Cultural Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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11 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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
$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. […]
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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
$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, […]
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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10 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, […]
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 […]
$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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
$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 […]
$23 – $75
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9 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
$25
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12 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, […]
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 […]
$15 – $20
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The Beaver Valley Choral Society proudly presents its 2026 Lenten Concert Series, “O God Beyond All Praising”. The concert program will feature the debut of local composer Trey Tillitson’s “Pie […] |
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, […]
$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 […]
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 […]
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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7 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 […]
Free
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Real people. True stories. Story Club PGH is Pittsburgh’s premiere live storytelling show. Sign up to tell your story or just come listen. Every night is different. Theme: Wrong Crowd […]
$10
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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 […]
$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 […]
$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, […]
$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 […]
$5 – $10
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13 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 […]
$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 […]
Free
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The Beaver Valley Choral Society proudly presents its 2026 Lenten Concert Series, “O God Beyond All Praising”. The concert program will feature the debut of local composer Trey Tillitson’s “Pie […] |
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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 […]
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, […]
$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 […]
$35 – $55
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6 events,
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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 […]
$5 – $15
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Lynn Speakman and Evan David go head-to-head and saxophone-to-saxophone in this dynamic alto and tenor sax duo showcase, accompanied by Joe Sheehan, Jeff Grubbs, and Thomas Wendt.
Free
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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 […]
$15 – $30
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8 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, […]
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 […]
Free
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The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, with guest violist Tatjana Mead Chamis, will perform the world premiere of Yvar Mikhashoff’s Concerto for Viola on April 4, 2026, 7:00pm, at Levy Hall […]
$10 – $35
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