Events
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9 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 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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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 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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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 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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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, 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
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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 of Rodef Shalom. The program also includes two recognized masterpieces, Ravel’s Introduction and Allegro and Mahler’s Adagietto for Strings, as well as Khachaturian’s Gayane’s Adagio […]
$10 – $35
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5 events,Each Sunday evening at 8:00 pm the Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline (bedtime prayers) in Heinz Chapel on the Pittsburgh Campus in Oakland.
Free
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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 meaning of life and the inevitability of death.
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 Henry Clay Frick and opened in 1910, was one of Burnham’s last projects and boasts some unique architectural flourishes. In this illustrated talk, author and […]
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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10 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 the early 1900s — this building becomes both the venue and the impetus for a world-premiere performance that honors the stories that have echoed through […]
$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 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 […]
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 "green" adventure. Our night will be filled with nature-inspired dance games, upcycled art projects, and imaginative play centered on our big, beautiful world. We’ll provide […]
$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 when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its “Beat,” the divine power that ensures […]
$15 – $25
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12 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 the morning with a guided tour of Carrie Blast Furnace to understand the realities of the Pittsburgh steel and iron industries, followed by rare access […]
$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 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 […]
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, 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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11 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 - is put in perspective with a real Haydn quartet, Opus 9, #2. Plus the Academy String Quartet will perform a charming, quirky piece by […]
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 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, […]
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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 when the royal court of Arcadia is threatened by the mystical Oracle of Delphi with the loss of its “Beat,” the divine power that ensures […]
$15 – $25
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6 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! Included are a 50/50 Share the Wealth drawing and a raffle for items from the "Spring Treasures" table. All proceeds go to the Pittsburgh Symphony […]
$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 about their life in dance and the trajectory of this iterative work that tracks matrilineal relationships across time and geography. Enjoy a free buffet dinner […]
Free – $25
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6 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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TMC STRING AND WIND ENSEMBLES IN CONCERT Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00 PM - Rodef Shalom's Levy Hall PROGRAM Winds Seascape, Op. 53 Ruth Gipps (1921-1999) Petite Suite (Wind ensemble arr.- S Brakkee) Claude Debussy ( 1862-1918) En Bateau Cortège Menuet Ballet String Ensemble Brook Green Suite Gustav Holst (1874-1934) Prelude Air Dance Dvorak - […]
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 immersive sonic experience invites you to take the time to relax, deeply listen, and tune in with nature and yourself. Advance registration and pre-payment are […]
$25 – $45
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5 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 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 […]
Free
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5 events,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 performance that names the work/rest and past/future of Black people who mother and mentor. Sourcing a spectrum of dance and listening practices, Jasmine traces a […]
$20 – $35
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7 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 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 […]
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 performance that names the work/rest and past/future of Black people who mother and mentor. Sourcing a spectrum of dance and listening practices, Jasmine traces a […]
$20 – $35
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8 events,
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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, dancer Edwin Aparicio (Washington, D.C), guitarist Ricardo Marlow (Washington, D.C.), and singer Alfonso Cid (New York, NY). Duende is a must-know term in the flamenco […]
$15 – $35
Each Sunday evening at 8:00 pm the Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings Compline (bedtime prayers) in Heinz Chapel on the Pittsburgh Campus in Oakland.
Free
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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 of the 2025 Philharmonic Soloists Competition) Dimitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9 Cost: $10 Regular Admission $5 Senior Citizen (65+) Admission All students, along with CMU/Pitt […]
$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 of Pittsburgh’s Local History Department. Advance registration and payment is required. Exhibition admission not included.
$5 – $15
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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 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 […]
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 Tamsula, Richard Withers, and Barbara Rosner are giving new life to a regional music tradition. They present traditional Appalachian music, historically rooted in Southwestern Pennsylvania, […]
$20
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6 events,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 force him to choose between being gay or straight? And as someone raised in the church, despite the teachings that may have shaped his feelings […]
$15 – $30
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10 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 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 […]
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, 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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Bridging past and present through movement and music, this performance explores the paths and stories of early immigrants inspired by the visuals and spirit of the Lewis Hine Pictures America exhibition. Allegro Dance Company, Grecian Odyssey Dancers, and Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance convey these narratives through expressive choreography reflecting heritage, identity, and the enduring […]
$10 – $20
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