For the third year in a row, Sweetwater Center for the Arts is presenting our highly anticipated Folk February concert series. This series brings the community together for an evening of live Folk and Americana music. Buffalo Rose Friday, February 7th Doors open: 6:30 PM Music 7:30 PM - 9 PM Sweetwater Center for the […]
On April 26/27, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents “A Satire: Carmina Burana Africana,” an adaptation of Carl Orff’s masterpiece. This fascinating rhythmic and multi-disciplinary performance features Chanel Holte, soprano, […]
Mt. Lebanon: Now in its 54th year, Earth Day, “The World’s Largest Environmental Movement,” has generated 2.7 billion acts of green dedicated to fighting the climate crisis and promoting a sustainable world. “It’s not a day, it’s a movement,” according to the website. Held in almost 200 countries annually, Earth Day mobilizes a billion people […]
Perched atop a hilltop alongside the Allegheny River, the St. Nicholas Church of Millvale boasts the extraordinary murals of Croatian artist Maxo Vanka. These murals blend artistic beauty with unconventional themes, featuring religious symbols, Croatian folklore, and poignant reflections on war, exploitation, and social justice. The 2nd annual block party features crafts, food, music, and […]
In 1943, the National Negro Opera Company is set to perform on a floating barge to evade racially-segregated venues. But when bad weather threatens—pushing the performance to a segregated performance hall—visionary impressaria Mary Cardwell Dawson must find a way forward. Mary Cardwell Dawson’s dream to provide access for African Americans to perform on stages for […]
Film Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival, Pittsburgh’s largest Jewish cultural event, runs May 2-12, both in person and online - so you get the best of both worlds! The festival will showcase 16 engaging and thought-provoking, Jewish-themed, independent feature films from around the world that you won’t see anywhere else. Highlights include opening night’s Pittsburgh premiere of […]
This celebration of 20 years of Jazz Poetry kicks off with the return of crowd favorite, four-time-returning festival headliner, and critically acclaimed jazz saxophonist James Brandon Lewis, performing with his quartet. Joining James on the Alphabet City stage are outstanding poets Amit Chaudhuri (visiting all the way from India to share his latest collection), Pittsburgh’s […]
Film Pittsburgh and The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh are excited to present JFilm Festival’s Opening Night screening of: Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless Thursday, May 2, 2024, 7pm, at Carnegie Music Hall This Pennsylvania premiere of Left Alone […]
In 1943, the National Negro Opera Company is set to perform on a floating barge to evade racially-segregated venues. But when bad weather threatens—pushing the performance to a segregated performance hall—visionary impressaria Mary Cardwell Dawson must find a way forward. Mary Cardwell Dawson’s dream to provide access for African Americans to perform on stages for […]
Harry Manx has spent years fusing eastern musical traditions with the blues, switching effortlessly between conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo and the decidedly different Mohan veena, a 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx’ Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Manx is often referred to as the “Mysticssippi” Blues Man, because of his expertise in melding both East […]
Long and Winding A Chorale Journey Along the Many Highways and Byways of Life With music by J.S. Bach, Henry Mancini, Stephen Foster, Bob Dylan, Stephen Paulus and many others.
From Donna Summer to the Carpenters, Stevie Wonder to the Bee Gees, Barry Manilow to Queen, revisit the music of the decade that gave us avocado green refrigerators, the leisure suit, and the pet rock. You’ll hear popular hits, movie music, Broadway tunes, TV themes, and more. If you lived through the 70s, you’ll love […]
Radium Girls Presented by The Heritage Players April 26- May 5 Fri & Sat at 7:30 pm; Sun at 2:30 pm In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage-until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a […]
In 1943, the National Negro Opera Company is set to perform on a floating barge to evade racially-segregated venues. But when bad weather threatens—pushing the performance to a segregated performance hall—visionary impressaria Mary Cardwell Dawson must find a way forward. Mary Cardwell Dawson’s dream to provide access for African Americans to perform on stages for […]
From Donna Summer to the Carpenters, Stevie Wonder to the Bee Gees, Barry Manilow to Queen, revisit the music of the decade that gave us avocado green refrigerators, the leisure suit, and the pet rock. You’ll hear popular hits, movie music, Broadway tunes, TV themes, and more. If you lived through the 70s, you’ll love […]
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile and The Devil in the White City discusses The Demon of Unrest, which brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a slow-burning crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation […]
Join us for the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s annual program commemorating the victims of the Shoah, and honoring survivors and their families, with readings, music, and candle lightings. This program will be in-person on Chatham University’s Shadyside Campus, as well as live-streamed.
Join Aria412 opera group on Tuesday, May 7 at Hop Farm Brewing Company in Lawrenceville for our "Bad Company" show at 7 p.m.! They'll be performing opera, cabaret, and musical songs around the theme of bad ideas! Performers include: Loghan Bazan, Brady Collins, Katie Dufendach, Katie Manukyan, Vinay Thomas, Louise van Mook, and Logan Williams. […]
Investors, Founders, and Community Members, you're invited to an exclusive event hosted by Chloe Capital, celebrating the achievements of our esteemed Invest In Women x Pittsburgh cohort! Join us for an evening dedicated to showcasing the cutting-edge innovations crafted by the brightest minds within the Pittsburgh innovation community. Invest In Women x Pittsburgh, a dynamic […]
Join the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council on May 9th at Trace Brewing for The Creative Hive, a free monthly networking event designed to provide a friendly and casual space for artists, creatives, art educators, culture bearers, and arts administrators to establish and foster professional relationships. Free drink tickets for the first 75 guests, and $1 […]
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are not only three of Britain's finest songwriters- they're also knights! Join your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in a rockin' celebration of the songs that earned them this legendary distinction.
Twins AJ and Aaliyah think they’re a WIZ at planning their Sweet Sixteen celebration, but it seems this group of party poopers would rather be in HADESTOWN. While some are ready to turn up, a few haters who swear they AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ devise a WICKED scheme. Confusion and chaos ensue IN THE HEIGHTS of a […]
Experience the spellbinding tale of redemption with Confluence Ballet Company’s Season 3 finale, 'A Villain Redeemed', on May 11th at 7:30 pm and May 12th at 4 pm at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. In their brand new story ballet, witness the classic narrative of Princess Aurora from a new perspective as the ballet delves into […]
Three middle-aged Juilliard grads rehearse numbers from the revival of a musical revue called I Hear America Singing prior to a backers' audition. Is it a dream, a mid-life crisis, a reunion, or an intervention? Love, the unreliability of memory, and personal reinvention intertwine as they swap old and new songs -- from pop song […]
Photography has dramatically altered our access to, understanding of, and impact on the natural world. Widening the Lens: Photography, Ecology, and the Contemporary Landscape examines environmental history and degradation, particularly in the American landscape, as well as urgent concerns about climate change, through the camera lens. Featuring nearly 100 works by 19 different artists with multiple museum […]
See what happens between exhibitions at our “Community Day: Behind the Scenes” - part of Remake Learning Days 2024! In addition to a variety of family-friendly, hands-on activities, we’ll also have a number of artist demos and a special “art handler” activity, which will show you what it takes to put together an exhibition. Community […]
The Slippery Rock University Early Childhood and Elementary Music Community Engagement is proud to present a themed musical experience where children and their caregivers will have the opportunity to sing, play, and move together!
Twins AJ and Aaliyah think they’re a WIZ at planning their Sweet Sixteen celebration, but it seems this group of party poopers would rather be in HADESTOWN. While some are ready to turn up, a few haters who swear they AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ devise a WICKED scheme. Confusion and chaos ensue IN THE HEIGHTS of a […]
Imprinting in Their Time: Japanese Printmakers, 1912–2022 presents a survey of Japanese prints throughout the 20th century up to present day. The exhibition examines how the role of a printmaker has transformed through international encounters, new sources of inspiration, and artistic motivation.Drawn largely from the museum’s extensive collection of Japanese prints, the exhibition highlights a significant […]
Part of the Millvale music festival, the inaugural orchestra concert will include pieces by Nancy Galbraith, “Rustic Breezes” for Flute, piano, and strings, as well as the Barber Adagio for strings, works by Pärt, and others.
CMP and Music at Third present an immersive evening of music and movement dedicated to innovative 20th century French composer Francis Poulenc. The Voices of Poulenc evokes the emotional connections between his instrumental and dramatic music through two remarkable works: his final piece, the Oboe Sonata, and the solo opera La voix humaine (The Human […]
Join us for a hands-on community workshop with exhibiting artist Lizzee Solomon at📍the Lohr Gallery! Lizzee will be joining us on Saturday, May 18th from 12-3pm for a collage workshop using colorful lasercut plastic from her studio. 🎨 Make a collage made from upcycled materials and bring it home as a colorful keepsake. This is […]
The Heritage Gospel Chorale of Pittsburgh, Dr. herbert V.R.P. Jones, Founder-Director, will present its Annual Spring Concert featuring Guest Soloists Rev. Dr. B. De Neice Welch, Soprano, Anqwenique Kensit, Soprano, and Cathedral Organist Dr. Garnet Mowatt, Annapolis, MD. The concert celebrates the Legacy of Bishop Loran E. Mann, Pentecostal Temple Church.
The Rivers of Delight Chorus will sing a capella songs from Revolutionary-era New England, music that fed into the unique American tradition of shape-note singing. Penny Anderson, director
Vocalists from Aria412 present "A Tribute to Gershwin". Featuring Caryn Greco, Katie Manukyan, Betsy Lawrence and Vinay Thomas, with pianist, Robert Frankenberry.
Join Pittsburgh Taiwanese Association for this special performance, featuring the renowned Grammy Awards Nominee Ten Drum Art Percussion Group in the evening of May 22nd! ⭐️ To celebrate Taiwanese American Heritage Week, the Ten-Drum Art Percussion Group from Taiwan is touring 13 cities in the U.S. in May, and will be in Pittsburgh to do […]
Violinist Lydia Choorapuzha, violist Warren Davidson, and Pittsburgh Symphony assistant principal cellist Adam Liu perform a varied and fascinating program of string trio music at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center. "Three Spirituals" by American composer Adolphus Hailstork takes traditional tunes and treats them with Baroque counterpoint technique and jazz harmonies. Hungarian Ernst von Dohnanyi's […]
Brass and Organ Spectacular Featuring the premiere of East Liberty Overture, a new piece for brass ensemble, percussion, and organ by Pittsburgh composer Nancy Galbraith in honor of the 10th season of The Brass Roots in residence at ELPC. The Brass Roots Daniel Nesta Curis, conductor Edward Alan Moore, organist Nancy Galbraith, composer Friday, May […]
Violinist Lydia Choorapuzha, violist Warren Davidson, and Pittsburgh Symphony assistant principal cellist Adam Liu perform a varied and fascinating program of string trio music at St. Stephen Lutheran in Scott Township. "Three Spirituals" by American composer Adolphus Hailstork takes traditional tunes and treats them with Baroque counterpoint technique and jazz harmonies. Hungarian Ernst von Dohnanyi's […]
Mark your calendars for CDCP x WCDC Present: Lizzee Solomon. We're thrilled to have Lizzee's work on the walls of the WCDC's Lohr Gallery. Make sure to join us on March 16th from 12-3 for the opening reception where Lizzee will chat about her work in the show. Lizzee Solomon was born in New York, […]
The Johnstown Concert Series presents: The Seipp/Sheets Trumpet and Organ Duo is unlike any ensemble performing today. Custom musical arrangements of virtuoso, beautiful, entertaining, humorous and patriotic selections enhance the exquisite blend of their instruments coupled visually with specialized videos, the Duo craft a unique and engaging concert experience for all ages, creating an extraordinary […]
Repertoire will cover a wide array of musical genres from Baroque to Modern, Beatles to Brahms, Canzonas. Sonatas, American folk music and a Rigaudon. Each brass group will perform separately as well as part of a combined brass ensemble. Dr. William Jeffrey Jones, Minister of Music/Organist at First Presbyterian Church and Michael Long, Director of […]
Contemporary Craft is exploring the themes of grieving, mourning, and the celebration of life in its new regional, juried exhibition, “Hereafter.” Craft objects have long been a vehicle for processing and understanding, and the act of creative expression itself can become an instrument for healing. Through the unique perspectives of the artists featured in “Hereafter”, […]
Join us for the opening reception of "Hereafter" our new regional, juried exhibition, exploring the themes of grief, mourning, and the celebration of life. Craft objects have long been a vehicle for processing and understanding, and the act of creative expression itself can become an instrument for healing. Through the unique perspectives of the 13 […]
The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh concludes its 2023-24 season with “As Spring Turns to Summer,” a program that includes Strauss, Honegger, and Copland, with performances on June 1, 2024, 7:30pm, at Levy Hall in Rodef Shalom and June 2, 2024, 3:00pm at Bower Hill Community Church. Soprano Zuly Inirio joins the orchestra for a performance […]