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Folk February
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 […]
When the Lights Come On: Queer Nightlife as Emergent Space
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. […]
28th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show
28th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show
Inspired by the Year of the Snake, the 28th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Celebration heralds the new year with a resplendent celebration of change and rebirth. Presented by the […]
3 events,
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, […]
3 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 […]
4 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 […]
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. […]
3 events,
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, […]
3 events,
Call for Art : Biennial 2025 at Greensburg Art Center
Juried art show is looking for art work submissions . Original art work ( no reproductions of any kind) is to be submitted online at: www. greensburgartcenter.org See website for details. Show will run March21- May2 Juror is Laura DeFazio, Professor of Art at PennWest University. She is known for large scale drawings and sculpture […]
7 events,
Subito Quintet – European Tour
Subito Quintet – European Tour
Embark on a musical journey across Italy, Spain, France, England, Norway, Finland, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, Austria, and Kosovo—all in one enchanting afternoon! Subito Quartet will play the works of Corelli, Grieg, Sibelius, Bach, Mozart, and many more in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. The cost is $20 per person. You can reserve online […]
Subito Quintet – European Tour
Subito Quintet – European Tour
Join the Subito Quintet for an afternoon concert in the beautiful setting of Zion’s Lutheran Church. Embark on a musical journey across Italy, Spain, France, England, Norway, Finland, Hungary, Germany, Croatia, Austria, and Kosovo—all in one enchanting afternoon! Experience the works of Corelli, Grieg, Sibelius, Bach, Mozart, and many more. Cost is $20 per person, […]
Drue Heinz Literature Prize Presents: Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Drue Heinz Literature Prize Presents: Mubanga Kalimamukwento
The Drue Heinz Prize is one of America’s major short story awards, with the winner receiving a $15,000 cash prize, publication by the University of Pittsburgh Press, and support in the nation-wide promotion of their book. This program presents the current winner, Mubanga Kalimamukwento, and her winning book of stories, Obligations to the Wounded. Mubanga […]
4 events,
Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Breaking Free)
Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Breaking Free)
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 […]
5 events,
Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Pittsburgh Philharmonic
Sunday March 9, 2025 at 4pm "Nordic Masters" Guest Conductor: Jeffrey Klefstad The Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center 3579 Masonic Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Ticket prices for the 2024 – 2025 season are: Adult – $20 ($70 season) Seniors 62 and over – $15 ($50 season) Students – $5 ($15 season) Children 5 and under – […]
Thursday Night Jazz: Paul Thompson’s CAPA Jazz Orchestra
Thursday Night Jazz: Paul Thompson’s CAPA Jazz Orchestra
City of Asylum welcomes The CAPA Jazz Orchestra, led by Pittsburgh bass icon Paul Thompson, for an evening of inspired performance by the future jazz heroes of Pittsburgh. The CJO features 27 students from Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts School (grades 9-12) playing the music of jazz greats including Jaco Pastorius, Chick Corea, Duke Ellington, […]
8 events,
“Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between” Opening Reception
“Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between” Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of "Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between.” The exhibition features a comprehensive survey of California-based artist, Keiko Fukazawa’s more than forty-year career, featuring […]
Pedantic Winter 2025 Cohort Farewell Open House
Pedantic Winter 2025 Cohort Farewell Open House
Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025 at the Pedantic Apartments on 5228 Penn Ave for a closing Open House for the Pedantic Winter 2025 Cohort. We’ll have a farewell […]
My Heart Is A River
My Heart Is A River
My Heart is a River is a one-hour audiovisual performance for cello and surround media, written by Freida Abtan for Seth Parker Woods. Narratively, it investigates those moments where subjective identity must be reformed. The first act is inspired by Abtan’s family story of immigration and the experience of one’s culture being judged through another. […]
5 events,
2nd Annual Mooncrest Valentine’s Ball Fundraiser
You're invited to the 2nd Annual Valentine's Ball fundraiser!! We hope you'll join us for a delicious dinner and a dessert room that's to die for... plus entertainment by the Guarino Group. We suggest cocktail attire and your favorite dancing shoes. Hope to see you there. An amazing event to support an amazing program: Free […]
Connection Expo
Connection Expo
The Connection Expo is a one-stop, IRL opportunity to plug in with a wide variety of Pittsburgh clubs and organizations. 🔌 This event is ideal for anyone in Pittsburgh who […]
Attack Theatre’s Sessions
Attack Theatre’s Sessions
Attack Theatre will continue its 2024-25 Season of Fire with Sessions, on February 8. This intimate event where music, dance, and storytelling collide, features NYC-based, Billboard-charting, alt-pop artist and multi-instrumentalist […]
3 events,
St. Olaf Choir in Concert
St. Olaf Choir in Concert
The world-renowned St. Olaf Choir Sunday, February 9, 2025 - 7:30 PM East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 South Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206 www.ELPC.church Tickets for the public can be […]
4 events,
Tuesday Musical Club Presents”An Everlasting Sound”: Honoring Our African-American Composers
Tuesday Musical Club Presents”An Everlasting Sound”: Honoring Our African-American Composers
“An Everlasting Sound” Music of Our African-American Composers February 11 2024~ 1:00pm/ Rodef Shalom – Levy Hall 4905 5th Avenue, Oakland (Pittsburgh 15213) PROGRAM Suite for Violin and Piano William Grant Still (1895-1978) I. Majestically; vigorously (Suggested by Richmond Barthe’s “African Dancer”) III. Rhythmically and humorously (Suggested by Augusta Savage’s “Gamin”) Levee Dance Clarence Cameron […]
Reel Q Presents “Made on the Rooftop” (South Korea)
Reel Q Presents “Made on the Rooftop” (South Korea)
Pittsburgh-based film organization Reel Q presents screenings of films from all over the world—Argentina, Iran, Pakistan, Taiwan, and many more—that center queer voices and perspectives. This February, Reel Q enters its 11th year of collaboration with City of Asylum with the whimsical rom-com Made on the Rooftop, directed by Kim Jho Gwang-soo. Set against the […]
3 events,
WITCH by Jen Silverman
WITCH by Jen Silverman
WITCH by Jen Silverman is an independently produced production by Ken Bolden, Max Pavel, Ingrid Sonnichsen and Shammen McCune at Carnegie Stage (25 Main St.) Mar. 7 - 22. Fri 3/7 at 8 PM Sat. 3/8 at 8 PM Sun. 3/9 at 3 PM Mon. 3/10 at 8 PM Thurs. 3/13 at 8 PM Fri., […]
3 events,
Thursday Night Jazz: A Love Supreme
Thursday Night Jazz: A Love Supreme
In celebration of Valentine’s Day and the legendary album’s 60th anniversary, renowned alto saxophonist Yoko Suzuki and her accompanying quartet members Max Leake, Dwayne Dolphin, and Roger Humphries perform a full rendition of the John Coltrane masterpiece, A Love Supreme. In addition to performing the full album, Yoko’s quartet will perform various songs centered on […]
3 events,
Morning Reckoning – Theatrical Performance
It’s the year 1999 and the Wayne, NJ chapter of the Morning Reckoning Fan Club meets to worship their favorite boy band and navigate the rough waters of the 8th grade experience. Tensions rise when the group’s plans begin to go awry resulting in a devastating moment that changes the course of their lives forever. […]
7 events,
Community Day with BOOM Concepts
Community Day with BOOM Concepts
Contemporary Craft is teaming up with BOOM Concepts for a day of family-friendly, hands-on activities: artist demos; light snacks; and a scavenger hunt of our new exhibition, Keiko Fukazawa Retrospective: The Space in Between. The event is FREE and open to the public.
OCA Banquet 2025 Year of the Snake
OCA Banquet 2025 Year of the Snake
The Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely observed in East and Southeast Asia. Over the years, the festivities have spread around the world. It is now celebrated by millions of people all over the United States, including here in Pittsburgh! Come celebrate Lunar New Year with OCA […]
Love Stories
Love Stories
Make this Valentine’s weekend memorable with a symphony concert in the beautiful Palace Theatre. Enjoy a favorite from the Romantic era, Dvořák's Cello Concerto performed by rising star Zlatomir Fung. Experience the magic of Mascagni’s beloved Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana and Stravinsky’s Divertimento from The Fairy’s Kiss, inspired by a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. […]
5 events,
Duquesne Choirs At Home
Duquesne Choirs At Home
Voices of Spirit & Pappert Chorale Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities Join the Duquesne Choirs for a student-curated program of works representing sacred, folk, gospel, and contemporary choral traditions! Repertoire A Silence Haunts Me - Jake Runestad Freedom Trilogy - Paul Halley The Little Road - Moira Smiley Sing my Child - Sarah Quartel […]
The Gulf Tower Forecasts Rain: A Pittsburgh Poetry Anthology
The Gulf Tower Forecasts Rain: A Pittsburgh Poetry Anthology
After two years as the Poet Laureate of Allegheny County, Doralee Brooks has curated a reading with eight fellow poets to celebrate the launch of her anthology, The Gulf Tower Forecasts Rain. The anthology, composed of works by more than 90 Pittsburgh-area writers, highlights poetry inspired by Pittsburgh places, history, colloquialisms, and quirks, and is […]
4 events,
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 Varun Ravindran, […]
5 events,
Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery
Tony Campbell and Jazzsurgery
Acclaimed saxophonist Tony Campbell and his band Jazzsurgery kick off the 2025 Studio Jazz Series with a celebration of the rich history of jazz in Pittsburgh as well as contemporary styles, delivering a joyous and unforgettable experience for music lovers.
Thursday Night Jazz: Microtonal Music Festival Kickoff with DSILTON
Thursday Night Jazz: Microtonal Music Festival Kickoff with DSILTON
City of Asylum is hosting the kickoff concert of the 2025 Microtonal Music Festival, featuring 31-tone band DSILTON from Vienna. A note from Mathew Rosenblum, Co-Director Music on the Edge, […]
4 events,
Folk February
Folk February
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. Addison Agen Friday, February 21st Doors open: 6:30 PM Music 7:30 PM - 9 PM Sweetwater Center for the […]
5 events,
Little Mermaid at Carnegie Music Hall
The classic tale of the Little Mermaid who falls in love with a Prince is the offering of the Carnegie Performing Art’s Center Children's Play. The Little Mermaid meets the Prince when she swims up to the surface for the first time and saves him from a shipwreck. Longing to tell him that she saved […]
Strings Attached
Strings Attached
On Saturday, February 22, 2025 7:30pm at Rodef Shalom and Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3:00pm at Bower Hill Community Church, The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh performs the Pittsburgh premiere of the Concerto for Cimbalom by Jonathan Blair, featuring guest percussionist Matthew Coley as the soloist. The program further includes two exceptional works for string orchestra, […]
A Choral History of Black History Month
A Choral History of Black History Month
Join the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh for an unforgettable evening of music celebrating the rich tapestry of Black musical heritage with a program featuring works by Adolphus Hailstork, R. Nathaniel Dett, Margaret Bonds, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and more. Plus, be among the first to experience the live premiere of Shout Joy, a moving choral […]
5 events,
Strings Attached
Strings Attached
On Saturday, February 22, 2025 7:30pm at Rodef Shalom and Sunday, February 23, 2025, 3:00pm at Bower Hill Community Church, The Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh performs the Pittsburgh premiere of the Concerto for Cimbalom by Jonathan Blair, featuring guest percussionist Matthew Coley as the soloist. The program further includes two exceptional works for string orchestra, […]
A Choral History of Black History Month
A Choral History of Black History Month
Join the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh for an unforgettable evening of music celebrating the rich tapestry of Black musical heritage with a program featuring works by Adolphus Hailstork, R. Nathaniel Dett, Margaret Bonds, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, and more. Plus, be among the first to experience the live premiere of Shout Joy, a moving choral […]
2 events,
Les Delices with Nicholas Phan
Les Delices with Nicholas Phan
Chamber Music Pittsburgh presents Grammy-nominated vocalist Nicholas Phan and early music ensemble Les Délices, who weave together Baroque masterpieces with the Pittsburgh debut of a new work by Vietnamese-American composer […]
3 events,
Creative Hive
Creative Hive
Join the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for the Creative Hive, a free monthly networking event designed to provide a friendly and casual space for artists, creatives, art educators, culture bearers, […]
World Literature: Caryl Phillips (Saint Kitts, England) “Another Man in the Street”
World Literature: Caryl Phillips (Saint Kitts, England) “Another Man in the Street”
Caryl Phillips has enthralled us over the years with works such as A Distance Shore (winner of the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize) and Dancing in the Dark (winner of the PEN […]
3 events,
Njaimeh Njie: Lifting Liberty
Njaimeh Njie: Lifting Liberty
Lifting Liberty is a collage, photo, and text meditation on the legacy of Black cultural spaces in East Liberty. From Howe Studios to the Selma Burke Art Center to the Shadow Lounge, a constellation of creative places and people have shined bright for more than a century in our neighborhood. The installation pulls from archives […]
Thursday Night Jazz: Delana Flowers’ Retrospect of Love
Thursday Night Jazz: Delana Flowers’ Retrospect of Love
Love was patient, Love was kind. Love felt like losing your mind. Was it really blind? Love was familial, chosen and given, platonic, seasonal, casual, forbidden, romantic. Sisters, brothers, friends, […]