Cultural Calendar

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 […]

Year of Women Artists Event! Concert in partnership with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra Experience an inspiring evening with the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra’s woodwind quintet, celebrating the Year of Women Artists at the Museum. Arrive at 6pm to enjoy exclusive access to the galleries. At 7pm settle in for a concert dedicated to the works of […]

Alla Boara celebrates the deep history of human music-making by cultivating fresh sounds from the ancient roots of regional Italian folk songs. Vocalist Amanda Powell’s captivating delivery is propelled by drummer Anthony Taddeo’s dynamic compositions, “breathing new possibilities into timeless stories while weaving in limitless and unexpected musical flavors” (Becca Stevens, GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter). The songs, […]

La Voz que Soy, or The Voice I Am, is Afro-Latina soprano Zuly Inirio’s reinterpretation of the 1958 French opera La voix humaine. This multidisciplinary performance-in-progress uses the opera’s original framework—revisiting her past love through a final phone call—to explore colonialism, double consciousness, Black womanhood, and the African diaspora’s legacy. By intertwining these issues with […]

In honor of its 55th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artistic director Adam W. McKinney has selected five remarkable contemporary and neo-classical works for Spring Mix – three that, throughout its history, the company has performed and two world premieres. Fall in love again with George Balanchine’s sumptuous and sparkling Emeralds, Jorma Elo’s divine, fast-paced 1st […]

On April 6, 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath was signed asserting Scotland’s sovereignty over England’s territorial claims. This commemorates the signing of Scotland’s Declaration of Independence. This day is set aside every year by Scottish-Americans to reflect on and celebrate their heritage. On March 20, 1998, the US Senate Resolution 155 was passed declaring April […]

The East Winds Symphonic Band presents the 19th annual Pittsburgh area band festival at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, PA. Allegheny Brass Band, Community Band South and the East Winds Symphonic Band will be featured, along with an all-new 2025 Regional Festival Band. Conducting this group of musicians from around the Southwestern Pennsylvania region […]

Join the North Hills Area Churches in the reenactment of the Passion of Christ through drama and song, in an intimate setting where you will be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of Jerusalem. North Hills UP Church 100 Bellevue Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-2788

In honor of its 55th Anniversary, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artistic director Adam W. McKinney has selected five remarkable contemporary and neo-classical works for Spring Mix – three that, throughout its history, the company has performed and two world premieres. Fall in love again with George Balanchine’s sumptuous and sparkling Emeralds, Jorma Elo’s divine, fast-paced 1st […]

INDIE LENS POP-UP PRESENTS "Free For All: The Public Library" The story of a simple idea that shaped a nation! To kick off National Library Week, Cranberry Public Library, in partnership with PBS, WQED, ITVS, and Independent Lens, invites you to a special Indie Lens Pop-Up screening of Free for All: The Public Library. This […]

Help us celebrate National Library week with a very special documentary screening that will be held at The Lindsay Theater. A Q&A will follow the screening. Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to […]

Café Momentum is thrilled to announce our Guest Chef series: Plating with a Purpose! Join us on April 9 with guest chef Cory Hughes from Fig & Ash. The four course meal with wine pairings celebrates community through food and connection. Limited reservations are available book your table today! And save the date for the […]

Join the Holocaust Center for a talk by Hedda Sharapan, a descendant of survivors originally from Lithuania. Hedda will share a heartwarming Holocaust story about a father and son. This program is part of a series of events in 2025, commemorating the 80th anniversary of liberation, and in observance of Genocide Awareness Month in April. […]

a fundraising event supporting RealTime's upcoming work: there is a blue that only children see Did you know that Pittsburgh is home to the fifth largest population of Ukrainian-Americans in the country? Our city is indelibly bound to Ukraine— by history, by blood, and by culture. Join us to strengthen this bond through storytelling and […]

Handmade Arcade's Spring Market features 30+ talented new and emerging makers, artists, and craftspeople from around the region. These amazing makers will be selling their handmade home decor, ceramics, artwork, jewelry, accessories, and more. By shopping small at the Spring Market, you support local creative entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses while also discovering unique […]

2025 marks ten incredible years of 412 Food Rescue - 10 years of saving food, fighting hunger, and building a stronger community together. And a milestone like this calls for an epic celebration! It is FREE and family friendly! Here's what to expect: local eats, exclusive brews, flash tattoos, live art and surprises around every […]

Join the North Hills Area Churches in the reenactment of the Passion of Christ through drama and song, in an intimate setting where you will be surrounded by the sights, sounds, and scents of Jerusalem. North Hills UP Church 100 Bellevue Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15229 (412) 931-2788

Join Chatham University Choir for a concert of glorious harmonies and pop/rock hits. Music of Eric Whitacre, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin, Imagine Dragons, Dave Matthews Band and more... Sunday, April 13 at 3pm on Chatham University's historic 32-acre arboretum campus located in Shadyside. James Laughlin Music Center. FREE ADMISSION

Carnegie Mellon University's All University Orchestra concludes their 27th season with a captivating program: "Spark, Elegance, and Fury." The program showcases four beloved masterpieces: Bernstein's spirited Candide Overture, Barber's nostalgic Knoxville: Summer of 1915 featuring the enchanting soprano Amelia D'Arcy, Mahler's profoundly expressive Adagietto, and Beethoven's monumental Symphony No. 5. Audiences will experience the full […]

Big-band sound by musicians from five high schools: Central Cambria, Forest Hills, Greater Johnstown, Richland, and Westmont Hilltop. Light lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. No charge. Prepaid by donors, including the `1889 Foundation and Thrivent Financial.