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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 23-29


Six performers on stage wear shiny, black, abstract costumes and colorful leggings. They are surrounded by scattered balloons in various colors under dramatic stage lighting.
Dance performance choreographed by Anthony Alterio, one of the instructors of the Pittsburgh Dance Workshop // Photo courtesy of Anthony Alterio

Monday, June 23

WORKSHOP

Pittsburgh Dance Workshop Dance Intensive. Charity Randall Theatre @ University of Pittsburgh, Oakland. Continues through June 28.

Tuesday, June 24

ART

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

 

MUSIC

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Bassel & The Supernaturals. Agnes Katz Plaza, Downtown. 5 p.m.

Sound Series: An Evening with Buffalo Nichols. Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 8 p.m.

 

NETWORKING

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council presents Creative Hive featuring background music by trē seguritan abalos. Union Project, Highland Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

 

PRIDE

Greenfield Pride. Magee Field & Rec Center, Greenfield. 5-8 p.m.

Five people stand together smiling in front of a white wall. They wear casual clothes, and some have their arms around each other. One person is making a peace sign. The mood is cheerful and friendly.
Dreams of Hope’s Queer Futures Forum: Living Our Dreams // Photo of Queer Youth Advisory Council, courtesy of Dreams of Hope

Wednesday, June 25

ART

Art Reveal: Encyclopedia of Monsters! Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Allegheny, North Side. 3-4 p.m.

 

MUSIC

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

World of Music: Hugo Cruz, “Voice of the Drums” Part I ft. Roger Humphries. City of Asylum @ Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.

 

DANCE

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents Salsa Nights at the Greer. Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through August 27. 

 

NETWORKING

Dreams of Hope presents Queer Futures Forum: Living Our Dreams. Rhododendron Shelter @ Highland Park, Highland Park. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

 

TALK

Crash Course: From Lore to Learning with Monet, Van Gogh, Tiffany, and Kahlo. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 1-2:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 26

ART

August Wilson Archive presents Nothing New Under The Sun. Studio 4, Bloomfield. 6-8 p.m. Continues through July 25. 

Sawdust and Slag: Artist Talk: National Artist-in-Residence Julia Harrison. Contemporary Craft, Lawrenceville. 6:30-7:30 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Gusto and Oscar Celedon present Respira. Inside Out @ Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 5 p.m.

Calliope presents Penna Players at Schenley Plaza. Schenley Plaza, Oakland. 7 p.m.

Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness presents Women Of Neo Soul: A Tribute to Angie Stone. Alphabet City @ City of Asylum, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.

Improvement Movement. Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, Lawrenceville. 7 p.m.

 

TALK

Dormont Arts presents Songs & Stories Open Mic Storytelling: Stories of Pride. Potomac Station Coffeehouse, Dormont. 7-9 p.m.

 

STAGE

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. South Park Theatre, South Park. 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 13.

The Trial by Franz Kafka. Richard E. Rauh Studio Theatre @ Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. 8 p.m. Continues through June 29.

 

LIT

Jake Maynard and Stay Gold Books present Sex and Death Book Club. Brillobox, Bloomfield. 8 p.m.

 

FILM

The Lindsay Theater, WQED, and Comfort Keepers present Caregiving. The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 6-9 p.m.

A painting of a muscular human body with a birds head, set against a vibrant pink and beige background, with blue lines sketched across the body.
ZYNKA Gallery’s Artist Reception: Wren Howison at the Portal // Artwork by Wren Howison

Friday, June 27

ART

ZYNKA Gallery presents Artist Reception: Wren Howison at the Portal. The Portal Art Gallery, Bakery Square. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Exhibition Opening and Block Party: Vivian Caccuri + Rebecca Shapass. Mattress Factory, North Side. 6-8 p.m.

 

DANCE

Pittsburgh Dance Workshop Performances. University of Pittsburgh Charity Randall Theatre, Oakland. 7 p.m. Continues on June 28.

 

A person with colorful face paint, long brown hair, and yarn on their head poses outdoors. They wear a purple sweater and use bright, playful animal hand puppets on both hands.
Wanda B. Meighnaybor: A Make-Believe Show at Carnegie Stage // Photo by Georgina Burrows Photography

STAGE

The Glitterbox Presents: Sexy Spaghetti. The Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7 p.m. Continues on June 28.

Murder at Ringside. Segriff Stage, Rochester. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 29.

Wanda B. Meighnaybor: A Make-Believe Show. Carnegie Stage, Carnegie. 7:30 p.m. Continues on June 28.

Pittsburgh Public Theater presents Public Works Twelfth Night. O'Reilly Theater, Downtown. 8 p.m. Continues through June 29. 

 

MUSIC

Summer Fridays at the Frick. The Frick Pittsburgh, Point Breeze. 5 p.m. Continues through August 29. 

Good Fridays: Silver Street Series. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 5-10 p.m.

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 7 p.m. Continues through June 29.

The Genesis Collective presents Uncommon Concerts series kickoff with Kenny Sharp. P.J. Caul Park, Ambridge. 7 p.m.

Red Baraat. South Park Amphitheater, South Park Township. 7:30 p.m.

 

TALK

August Wilson African American Cultural Center presents Lit Fridays. Virtual. 6 p.m.

 

COMEDY

White Label Comedy Night hosted by the Arts Council's Manager of Development, John Watt! The Government Center Bar, North Side. 8 p.m.

 

PRIDE

Pride and Joy. August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 6 p.m.

Abstract watercolor painting with swirling, chaotic shapes and lines. Objects like trees, doors, and furniture appear distorted and blended among vivid reds, blues, and earthy tones, creating a surreal, dreamlike landscape.
Jessica Peña Heberle Artist Reception // Artwork of “My History Grows Within The Walls” by Jessica Peña Heberle

Saturday, June 28

ART

CDCP x WCDC present Jessica Peña Heberle Artist Reception. WCDC's Lohr Gallery, Wilkinsburg. 12-3 p.m.

 

MUSIC

Inside Out: MICHIYAYA presents aby Bops and Family Jams. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 10-11 a.m.

Inside Out: Pittsburgh Honky Tonk presents Country + Soul! Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

25th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival featuring Randall Baumann's Ramble. Hartwood Acres Amphitheater, Allison Park. 5:30 p.m.

The Cheats: Album Release Show. Crafthouse Stage & Grill, Overbrook. 8 p.m.

 

WORKSHOP

Audio Workshop: Drum & Percussion Recording. PearlArts Movement & Sound, Braddock. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

FEST

Shadow Lounge 25th Birthday Celebration. Lorelei, East Liberty. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

 

TALK

CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS and the NEXT GENERATION:  Tyler Shine, Tiffany Sims, and Alyssa Velazquez in Conversation. ALMA | LEWIS, Homewood. 2-4 p.m.

 

MARKET

Summer Pop-Up Market. The Government Center, North Side. 3-10 p.m. 

Squirrel Hill Night Market. Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill. 6-10 p.m.

 

FUNDRAISER

The Rox Unplugged. Father Ryan's Art Center, McKees Rocks. 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, June 29

MUSIC

Ms. Tiza & Trace Brewing present Siesta Fiesta. Graffiti Alley on Clement Way @ Trace Brewing, Bloomfield. 3-9 p.m.

Variations with DJ glo phase. Con Alma, Downtown. 8 p.m.

 

LIT

World Literature: Teju Cole, “Tremor.” Alphabet City @ City of Asylum, North Side. 3-4 p.m.

 

STAGE

Spotlight: June LGBTQ+ Theater Jam Session. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7-9 p.m. 

 

PRIDE

Pride in the Park. Dormont Park, Dormont. 1-8 p.m.

Forest Hills Pride. Westinghouse Lodge, Forest Hills. 4-9 p.m.

 

FUNDRAISER

Write Pittsburgh Annual Fundraiser. Two Frays Brewery, Garfield. 1-3 p.m.


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