Cultural Calendar
Events
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8 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
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
"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
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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5 events,
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Award-winning author of “Chlorine” and Pittsburgh native Jade Song returns to City of Asylum for the launch of her sophomore novel, a macabre and deeply original coming-of-age work navigating the […]
Free
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5 events,
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Laura Williamson will play A Lunchtime Sampler of classis and jazz. Lunch follows at 12:35. No charge; all costs prepaid by grants and donations.
Free
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6 events,
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Daniel Burnham, legendary architect behind New York’s iconic Flatiron Building, designed more skyscrapers in Pittsburgh than in any other city except Chicago. His Highland Building in East Liberty, commissioned by […]
Free
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Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Gerard Schwarz, conductor Program: Howard Hanson: Lament for Beowolf , op. 25 Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1 Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All […]
$5 – $10
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5 events,
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This Thursday Night Jazz performance welcomes guitarist John Shannon, a Pittsburgh native who follows in the lineage of George Benson, Jimmy Ponder, Joe Pass, and Joe Negri, for the vinyl […]
Free
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7 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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The plot of the show is adapted from Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, superimposed with the contemporary music of The Go-Go's. Head Over Heels is the story of what happens […]
$15 – $25
212 Stories is a dance event inspired by the rich history of the building (212 45th Street) that we now call home. A former YMCA and Pittsburgh Boys Club from […]
$25 – $45
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11 events,
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The East Winds Symphonic Band is excited to present the 20th annual Band Festival. Four excellent community bands will be performing this year: the 2026 Regional Festival Band, conducted by […]
Free
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Inspired by the craftsmanship and labor depicted in Lewis Hine Pictures America, this workshop gives all participants an opportunity to design and carve a bowl that will be cast in […]
$80 – $105
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Saturday, April 11, 2 pm Join the Pittsburgh Girls Choir at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main for ‘Sounds Upstairs’, featuring Melodia and Harmonia on Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 […]
Free
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9 events,
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The plot of the show is adapted from Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, superimposed with the contemporary music of The Go-Go's. Head Over Heels is the story of what happens […]
$15 – $25
212 Stories is a dance event inspired by the rich history of the building (212 45th Street) that we now call home. A former YMCA and Pittsburgh Boys Club from […]
$25 – $45
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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 Faith Barrett, Jessica Lanay, […]
Free
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5 events,
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The BROADcast Concert Series presents one of Pittsburgh’s top chamber ensembles, Academy String Quartet, for a special concert titled "Domestic and Imported Lyricism." About "Domestic and Imported Lyricism" On the […]
Free
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7 events,
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The best musicians from area high schools get together for a one-time performance. A light lunch follows at 12:30. No charge; all costs prepaid by grants and donations.
Free
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Grab a friend and head to Alphabet City this spring for a FREE screening, presented in partnership with one of the oldest LGBTQ+ film festivals in the world.
Free
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Titular organist of Notre-Dame d’Auteuil, Paris, Frédéric Blanc performs stunning works by fellow countrymen Louis Vierne and Charles Tournemire, along with a special tribute to the incomparable Maurice Duruflé. He […]
Free
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6 events,
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Fan-favorite Cuban percussionist Hugo Cruz takes the stage with Kelsey Jumper, Brittany Dorazio, JD Chaisson, Mike Tomaro, Frank Cohen, Frank DiDiano, Craig Davis, and Eli Namay for the launch of […]
Free
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The plot of the show is adapted from Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, superimposed with the contemporary music of The Go-Go's. Head Over Heels is the story of what happens […]
$15 – $25
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9 events,
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Hear from Florian Schmitt and Frick Pittsburgh chief curator, Dawn Brean, as they examine the journey of the lost masterpiece "Madonna 207B," as well as the professional and personal connections […]
$5 – $15
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An important conversation about the state of multilateralism in international affairs and conflict resolution. Why does "Never Again" keep failing? On the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention and the 20th anniversary of the Responsibility to Protect, this roundtable asks why the world still struggles to stop mass atrocities. From Rwanda and Darfur to Ukraine, […]
Free
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Brew House Arts celebrates the opening of I Remember It Better, the 2026 Distillery Residency Exhibition. This year’s artists-in-residence present seven distinct worlds, with their own unique aesthetic and material qualities, nevertheless united by a focus on the past—through memory, history, and found materials. This year’s Artists-in-Residence are Kaylani Brown, Liv Cocozza, Darya Kharabi, Ethan […]
Free
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7 events,
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The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
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Let’s celebrate our planet with an evening of eco-friendly fun! While you take time to explore the sustainable shops and eateries of Lawrenceville, your kids will be embarking on a […]
$30
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The plot of the show is adapted from Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, superimposed with the contemporary music of The Go-Go's. Head Over Heels is the story of what happens […]
$15 – $25
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11 events,
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Co-presented by The Frick Pittsburgh and Rivers of Steel, this special program investigates the lasting impact of the 1892 Homestead Lockout and Strike, 134 years after that fateful July. Begin […]
$30 – $60
The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
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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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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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 […]
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The plot of the show is adapted from Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney, superimposed with the contemporary music of The Go-Go's. Head Over Heels is the story of what happens […]
$15 – $25
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7 events,
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This is the annual spring fundraiser for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, featuring Trio Granata from the Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra, a Gallery of Original Art and Tablescape Tributes to world-famous artists! […]
$15.00
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Get to know choreographer and artist Jasmine Hearn before the Pittsburgh premiere of their latest dance performance, Memory Fleet: Stay in the Circle. Jasmine joins KST Staff for a conversation […]
Free – $25
Join us at the Glitterbox for our fifth annual puppet slam — an unforgettable evening of live and filmed short puppet performances by local, national, and international artists—all inspired by […]
Free
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5 events,
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The Mount Aloysius College Chorale presents highlights of its spring concert. Lunch follows at 12:30. No charge; all costs prepaid by grants and donations.
Free
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5 events,
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Celebrate Earth Day and the blossoming Spring season with an outdoor crystal bowl sound bath concert on the Frick's beautiful grounds. Led by sound healer and musician Brooke Smokelin, this […]
$25 – $45
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7 events,The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
Join us at the Glitterbox for our fifth annual puppet slam — an unforgettable evening of live and filmed short puppet performances by local, national, and international artists—all inspired by […]
Free
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A sextet jazz band performance sponsored by City of Asylum's in-house restaurant, Cucina Alfabeto, and led by bassist Stephan Crump.
Free
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6 events,Join us at the Glitterbox for our fifth annual puppet slam — an unforgettable evening of live and filmed short puppet performances by local, national, and international artists—all inspired by […]
Free
Jasmine returns to KST, a creative home that has supported Jasmine’s performance and choreographic journey since 2007, to share Memory Fleet: Stay in the Circle – an interdisciplinary dance theater […]
$20 – $35
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8 events,Beauty and the Beast, a charming, original, ballet, will be danced by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m. and Sunday April 26 at 2 pm. at the Andrew Carnegie Music Hall, 300 Beechwood Avenue in Carnegie. The character of Belle is danced by Merielle Hooker, a freshman at Shady Side […]
$18 – $24
The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
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Music at Third presents an evening of new music from the 20th and 21st centuries, featuring collegiate and high school musicians from around the city: Carnegie Mellon chamber music, Chatham […] Jasmine returns to KST, a creative home that has supported Jasmine’s performance and choreographic journey since 2007, to share Memory Fleet: Stay in the Circle – an interdisciplinary dance theater […]
$20 – $35
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8 events,
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Come enjoy this popular family-friendly tradition, where you can explore eco-vendor booths, listen to live music, participate in a clothing swap, take in a speakers series, try out a kids’ […]
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Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Flamenco Pittsburgh presents Duende: A Flamenco Journey, the organization’s first tablao of its second season. This spectacular performance will feature the Flamenco Pittsburgh ensemble, […]
$15 – $35
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Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Daniel Nesta Curtis, conductor Program: John Adams: The Wound Dresser Barbara York: Concerto for Tuba and Orchestra (“War and Rumors of War”) Claudia Shassberger, tuba (undergraduate winner […]
$5 – $10
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6 events,Laugh last, laugh best. Beloved buffoon Sir John Falstaff has fallen on hard times. But being a ladies’ man (or so he’d like to think), he drunkenly schemes to cash in on his wit and charm by wooing the wealthy wives of Windsor, Alice Ford and Meg Page. However, when these women uncover that he […]
$10 – $195
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Preston Showman, organist at Friedens Lutheran Church, plays classics on a renovated Skinner 3,000-pipe organ. Lunch follows at 12:35. No charge; all costs pre-paid by grants and donations.
Free
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6 events,
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Interested in researching your family’s history? Join us to learn how to get started, what questions to ask, and which resources the library has for you. Presented by Carnegie Library […]
$5 – $15
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8 events,The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
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Join us in celebration of the release of Straight Fours, Snappin’ Bug Stringband’s 7th album in a series of Old Time Music of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh old-time music icons Mark […]
$20
Film Pittsburgh’s 33rd Annual JFilm Festival runs April 30–May 10, 2026, both in person and online, and will showcase 17 engaging Jewish-themed features and 22 short films from around the […] |
7 events,Every day brings new challenges, and ATC’s Young Artist and Teen Ensembles meet them in bold and unexpected ways. Lessons Learned is a collection of one-act plays written and performed […]
$15 – $25
What does it mean to be a Black bisexual man in America, one who grew up immersed in Black culture, loving Black people, yet knowing that society would try to […]
$15 – $30
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15 events,The title of this year’s Distillery residency group exhibition speaks to the process of looking back, and the tendency to compare where we are with where we’ve been. This year’s […]
Free
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
Film Pittsburgh’s 33rd Annual JFilm Festival runs April 30–May 10, 2026, both in person and online, and will showcase 17 engaging Jewish-themed features and 22 short films from around the […] |