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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 16-22


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Inside Out with pvkvsv, Jaybee Jackson, Liftgate, ICY PISCES, and Arie Cole // Photo courtesy of Carnegie Museum of Art

Monday, June 16

ART

Group Critique with Guest Critic, Alecia Dawn. Radiant Hall, McKees Rocks. 6-8 p.m.

 

LIT

Writer-in-Residence: Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, “Nothing is Under Control” (Book Launch). City of Asylum @ Alphabet City. 7-8:30 p.m.

 

STAGE

King Midas and the Palace of Gold. South Park Theatre, South Park. 6:30 p.m. Continues through June 25.

 

MUSIC

Feedback Loop. PearlArts Movement and Sound, Braddock. 7:30 p.m. 

 

COMEDY

Rhinestone Microphone: Queer Comedy Open Mic. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7 p.m.

Three children paint a colorful mural featuring a yellow bridge and raised fists. The kids, seen from behind, use brushes and a palette, working together on the vibrant artwork.
Summer Explorer Series // Photo courtesy of The Frick Pittsburgh

Tuesday, June 17

ART

Summer Explorer Series. The Frick Museum, Point Breeze. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators presents Exploring Illustrated Possibilities with visiting artist Rebecca Green. The Hub Works, West View. 7 p.m.

 

STAGE

Tuesday Open Mic Night w/ Pittsburgh Poetry Collective. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh CLO presents Lerner & Loewe's CAMELOT. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 22.

Muttnik. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 8-9:30 p.m.

 

FILM

How To Train Your Dragon Family Screening with Stroll Sewickley. The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Sewickley. 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Funhouse Film Club: JUNEBUGS. Mr. Smalls, Millvale. 7 p.m.

 

TALK

STORY CLUB: A Storytelling Night. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 18

MUSIC

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7:30 p.m. 

Four men sit and stand around a wooden table in a dimly lit, vintage room. Three are seated, looking toward the standing man, who appears to be speaking. A single hanging light illuminates the scene.
The Lindsay and the Sewickley Community Center's Juneteenth Committee's screening of August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" // Photo courtesy of Netflix

Thursday, June 19

ART

Honoring Juneteenth in the Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 6-7 p.m.

 

STAGE

Tom Lehrer Is Alive And Well And Has Given Away All Rights To His Music. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 7-10 p.m.

The Summer Company presents The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Genesius Theater @ Duquesne University, Uptown. 8 p.m. Continues through June 28. 

 

MUSIC

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Juneteenth Concert. Mellon Park Ball Fields, Bakery Square. 5-6 p.m.

pvkvsv, Jaybee Jackson, Liftgate, ICY PISCES, and Arie Cole present Skylight. Sculpture Court at Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 5-9 p.m.

Tim Stevens Project. Con Alma, Downtown. 7-11 p.m.

Aria 412 presents The Blue Fairy. Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre @ Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 21.

Whiskey River: A Tribute To Willie Nelson. City Winery, Strip District. 7:30 p.m

 

COMEDY

Got Rights? Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 9 p.m.

 

MARKET

Bellevue Night Market. 15 North Sprague Ave, Bellevue. 6-9 p.m.

 

NETWORKING

Intermission: Juneteenth. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 6-10 p.m.

 

FILM

The Piano Lesson Juneteenth Screening. The Lindsay Theater & Cultural Center, Sewickley. 7:15-9:30 p.m.

 

FEST

Western Pennsylvania Juneteenth Celebration. Mellon Park, Bakery Square. Continues through June 22

A geometric white cushion with a clay medallion in the center sits within a white rectangular frame, resting on a white wooden floor against a vibrant orange wall. Shells are placed at the cushion’s lower corners.
Fiberart International 2025 // Photo of Britny Wainwright’s Embedded Relationships, 2024, courtesy of Contemporary Craft

Friday, June 20

ART

Alex Watrous Opening Reception. Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. 5-7 p.m.

Fiberart International 2025 Opening Reception. Two locations, with shuttle available between locations: Brew House, South Side and Contemporary Craft, Lawrenceville. 5:30-8 p.m. Continues through August 30.

5th Annual Member & Student Exhibition. Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media, Shadyside. 6-8 p.m.

archive this! Exhibition. Contemporary Craft, Lawrenceville. Continues through October 18.

 

STAGE

R-ACT Theatre Productions presents Murder at Ringside. Segriff Stage, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 29.

 

MUSIC

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents Kings of Soul. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 22.

 

FILM

(pride/prom) Film Screening. Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 6 p.m.

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents The Vindys. South Park Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.

 

COMEDY

Let's Laugh At... The Glitterbox Theater (June Show). The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7:30-9 p.m.

Saturday, June 21

ART

Philip Soucy Ceramic Exhibition Opening Reception. Atithi Studios, Sharpsburg. 7-9 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Melike Vivastine Konur presents A Sanctuary of the Sun with DJ SMI and special guests. Sculpture Court at Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 11 a.m.

Make Music Day. The Playhouse Lawn @ The Frick Museum, Point Breeze. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open Decks. Lavender Lux: A Community Pride Festival. Multiple locations, Allentown. 1-3 p.m.

WYEP Summer Music Festival 2025: Sammy Rae & The Friends, Dehd, Fantastic Cat, Jack Swing & Colatura. Schenley Plaza, Oakland. 4 p.m.

Jazz in the Garden. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Oakland. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through September 18.

The Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band. The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 7:30 p.m.

 

FILM

Pittsburgh Sound + Image Presents: Cat Prints - Feline Films of the Avant-Garde. Harris Theater, Downtown. 8 p.m.

 

LIT

Story Saturday: As Time Passes. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

READ, REFLECT & RESPOND: A Special Book Club with Jessica Lynne. Alma Lewis, Homewood. 2-4 p.m. Continues through July 27.

 

TALK

Clayton Preservation Tour. The Frick Museum, Point Breeze. Multiple times slots available. 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

 

STAGE

Prime Stage Theatre Cemetery Walk. Allegheny Cemetery @ Penn Ave Entrance, Lawrenceville. 12 p.m.

 

COMEDY

B!tch Please. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 8 p.m.

 

FUNDRAISER

Fruit of the Dirt: A Bunker Projects Summer Block Party Fundraiser. Coral St. Block behind Bunker Projects, Bloomfield. 12-7 p.m.

ROCKING for the ACLU Fundraiser with the Polkamaniacs and Last Night on Earth. Trace Brewing, Bloomfield. 5:30-10 p.m.

 

PRIDE

Pride Prom. Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg. 6-9 p.m.

 

FEST 

LAVENDER LUX: A Community Pride Festival. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 1-7 p.m.

Sunday, June 22

MUSIC

Disco Sunday Disco with Hoagie Dreams, Cosmic Jason, Strobe & Dini Danny. Clement Way Graffiti Alley @ Trace Brewing, Bloomfield. 3-9 p.m.

Buzz Poets w/ Bastard Bearded Irishmen. The Original Pittsburgh Winery, Strip District. 7 p.m.

Squidling Brothers Circus Sideshow presents Tommy Amoeba's Birthday Bash. The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, Millvale. 7 p.m.

 

LIT

PGHwrites: Marcus Rediker, “Freedom Ship” (Book Launch). Alphabet City @ City of Asylum. 3-4 p.m.

 

STAGE

National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove. Pittsburgh Playhouse, Downtown. 1 p.m.

 

NETWORKING

Three Rivers Business Alliance presents Fashion Show: Listen Loud, Listen Proud! Franklin on Penn, Strip District. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents Easy Star All-Stars. Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Allison Park. 7:30 p.m.


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