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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 14-20


An illustration shows a person holding their head in distress with wavy red lines near their ears. Below them is the text: You're terrible! Do you know that?
how do you show something you can’t see? // Artwork by Jesse Solomon

Monday, July 14

ART

Disability Awareness Day. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

 

STAGE

The Elves and the Shoemaker. South Park Theatre, South Park. 6:30 p.m. Continues through July 23.

 

FILM

Here or There (3). Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 7 p.m.

Little Rich Lives screening featuring Speaker Q&A. The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Sewickley. 7 p.m.

KENNYWOOD MEMORIES w/Rick Sebak. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 15

ART

Radiant Hall presents Art in the Park. Allegheny Cemetery, Lawrenceville. 3-7 p.m.

 

STAGE

We Wiggle Dolls: On Tour! The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7-9 p.m.

Welcome To Night Vale: Murder Night In Blood Forest. Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks. 7 p.m.

 

A lively band performs in a colorful room, with one musician playing a xylophone and singing passionately, arms raised.
Son Rompe Pera // Photo courtesy of Pittonkatonk

Wednesday, July 16

DANCE

Hip Hop Dance Camp. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 11 a.m.

 

STAGE

Speak Your Truth. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Pittonkatonk, Spirit, & Secret Planet presents Son Rompe Pera. Spirit, Lawrenceville. 7 p.m.

Thursday, July 17

ART

BOOM Universe and Radiant Hall present GROUP HANG’s Closing & Toast.  Emerald City PGH, Downtown. 6-8 p.m.

Group Critique with Wavy Wednesday. Radiant Hall, Homewood. 6-8 p.m.

 

A person with long dark hair and colorful accessories holds a paint-splattered artist’s palette, partially covering their face. They're wearing bold blue eyeliner, statement earrings, and bright, multicolored clothing.
Wavy Wednesday // Photo courtesy of Radiant Hall

STAGE

Pittsburgh Musical Theater presents Carousel. Gargaro Theater, West End. 8 p.m. Continues through July 20.

Stage 62 presents The Prom. Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown. 8 p.m. Continues through July 27.

Sheryl Bailey Guitar Band. Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown. 6 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Inside Out: Shai FM, Lexcd, and DJ Furniture present Reconstructed. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 5 p.m.

Center of Life presents Summer Concert Series. Hazelwood Green, Hazelwood. 5:30-7 p.m.

 

MARKET

Bellevue Night Market. Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue. 6-9 p.m.

 

TALK

Pittsburghers in Palestine. Stay Gold Books, Regent Square. 7 p.m.

Smithsonian Lecture Series: Leveling the Playing Field. Heinz History Center, Strip District. 6-7:30 p.m.

 

FILM

The Filmworks of Max Cianci featuring Speaker Q&A. The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Sewickley. 7 p.m.

 

NETWORKING

Intermission: An Artful Evening. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 6 p.m.

 

FEST

Tekko 2025. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Continues through July 20.

A crowd gathers outdoors in front of a stage where a band is performing at a street festival.
Northside Music Festival // Photo by Lisa Cunningham

Friday, July 18

MUSIC

Northside Music Festival. Multiple stages, North Side. 6-11 p.m. Continues through July 20. 

Sweet Jazz 2025: Women in Jazz. Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. 7-9 p.m.

91.3 WYEP Neighborhood Concert Series presents Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes, and Amythyst Kiah. South Park Amphitheater, South Park. 7:30 p.m.

 

STAGE

Sistas, The Musical. Kelly Strayhorn Theater, East Liberty. 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 27.

Heritage Players presents Charlotte's Web. Seton Center, Brookline. 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 27.

Pittsburgh CLO presents Disney's FROZEN. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 27.

Saturday, July 19

ART

Inside Out: Expression and the Wind: Banners, Flags, and Voices Rising. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 11 a.m.

Official Take a Stand's Art Day: how do you show something you can’t see? Ketchup City Creative, Sharpsburg. 1-3 p.m. Continues on July 20.

1Hood Media presents Ubuntu: A Practice of Healing Humanity. Blaxk Box Theater, Oakland. 1-6 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Northside Music Festival. Multiple stages, North Side. 12-11 p.m. Continues on July 20. 

 

LIT

SUMMER LITERARY FESTIVAL: Clare Beams, Sherrie Flick, Lisa Slage Robinson, Adriana E. Ramírez. Castle Shannon Library, Castle Shannon. 1-3 p.m.

Wonder Creek Media presents Family Comedy Show and Octo P.I. Book Launch. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 2 p.m.

 

STAGE

The Glitterbox Presents: Mystery on the Mon Festival. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 3 p.m.

 

FILM

International Art House Classics: Dogtooth. Harris Theater, Downtown. 7:30 p.m.

 

MARKET

Burgh Bazaar. Benedum Lot, Downtown. 12-5 p.m.

 

WORKSHOP

Writers On The Prairie. Jennings Environmental Center, Slippery Rock. Continues on July 20. 

Sunday, July 20

MUSIC

Northside Music Festival. Multiple stages, North Side. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. 

Bach, Beethoven, and Brunch: A Summer Serenade. Mellon Park, Point Breeze. 10:30 a.m.

The Family Stone. Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Allison Park. 7:30 p.m.

 

FEST

Summer Open House, Block Party & Food Fest. Workshop Studios, Wilkinsburg. 11-3 p.m.

 

STAGE

Throughline Theatre presents Living News Festival. Carnegie Stage, Carnegie. 3 p.m.


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