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Pittsburgh Art Events: October 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, including a “deeply emotional” exhibit connecting guests to the history of the Holocaust, a theater performance featuring a group of time-traveling misfits, a dance production spotlighting three world premieres by female choreographers, and more.
Monday, October 16
Violins of Hope Exhibit. Each surviving instrument has a unique and inspiring story that connects both young and old to the history of the Holocaust in a deeply emotional, personal, and relatable way. Posner Center at Carnegie Mellon University. Kraus Campo, Oakland. Multiple times available. Continues through Nov. 21. violinsofhopepittsburgh.com
+ More info from Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle: Violins of Hope brings 7 weeks of exhibits, lectures and concerts to Pittsburgh
Tuesday, October 17
The Craft of Blackness. Featuring Derrick Austin & jzl jmz as part of the Center for African American Poetry and Poetics' fall Black Study series. Livestreamed. 6 p.m. caapp.pitt.edu
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Unexpected. Monthly nonfiction storytelling series. City of Asylum @ Alphabet City. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. 7-8:30 p.m. cityofasylum.org
Wednesday, October 18
Closer Than Ever. Conservatory Theatre Company presents Maltby and Shire's riveting song cycle exploring the everyday struggles of love and life in the modern world. Point Park University’s Highmark Theatre. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 22. playhouse.pointpark.edu
Thursday, October 19
Art on the Walls Dormont: Fall 2023 Artist & Community Reception. An art exhibit featuring 30 pieces of artwork from Pittsburgh-based artists Giovanna Ferrari, John Hinderliter, Paige Kleinfelder, Jeannie McGuire, Anne M. Trimble, and Wavy Wednesday. In partnership with The Borough of Dormont, Dormont Arts, Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Dormont Municipal Center. 1444 Hillsdale Ave., Dormont. 6-8 p.m. pittsburghartscouncil.org
+ More info from Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council: New public Art on the Walls exhibit opens in Dormont
Listening to a song you’re embarrassed to like (objects that erase themselves). Opening reception for exhibit featuring artists Laurie Trok and Andrew W. Allison. The Union Hall (above Bar Marco). 2216 Penn Ave., Strip District. 6-9 p.m. Continues through January 2024. instagram.com/unionhallpgh
Dracula's Happy Hour. Celebrate one of ballet’s creepiest classics with a dance party and a wine tasting. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. 2900 Liberty Ave., Strip District. 6:30-8:30 p.m. pbt.org
Literature and Conversation. The Roger Gillan Visiting Writer Series featuring authors Jolene McIlwain, Jody DiPerna, and Meagan Lucas. Robert Morris University Department of Arts and Humanities at Wheatley Cafe. 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township. 6 p.m. instagram.com/rmuartshumanities
Friday, October 20
Art Exhibition: Hearing the Whispers and Roars. Crisis Center North’s annual art show showcasing artistic expression and celebrating survivors of domestic violence. The Union Project. 801 N. Negley Ave., Highland Park. 6:30-8:30 p.m. crisiscenternorth.org
Time Warped. On a quest to discover deeper truths about themselves and the world around them, a group of misfits come together and use the power of the spirit world to travel time, and to impact their past, their present, and their future. Alumni Theater Company. 6601 Hamilton Ave., Homewood. 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 22. alumnitheatercompany.org
Nosferatu: A Symphony in Horror. An unauthorized film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, featuring a live musical score by Tom Roberts. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 8 p.m. trustarts.org
+ More info on our Pittsburgh Arts Blog: A celebration of Downtown Pittsburgh’s Harris Theater
Saturday, October 21
OcTBRfest. Featuring award-winning historian Alaina E. Roberts, author of I’ve Been Here All the While: Black Freedom on Native Land. Part of a month-long celebration. City Books. 908 Galveston Ave., North Side. 12-1:30 p.m. citybooks.com
Art Creep & Crawl. Part game and part walking tour, artist Jason McKoy will lead participants through the boroughs of Etna and Sharpsburg. Presented by Office for Public Art. Etna Park and Community Pool. 2 Pine St., Etna. 3:30-5:30 p.m. artsburgh.org
Chaotic Structures. An art exhibit featuring Corey Ochai, Grant Catton, and Brent Pheto. Ketchup City Creative. 612 Main St., Sharpsburg. 6-9 p.m. Continues through Oct. 28. instagram.com/ketchupcitycreative
Steel City Roller Derby Art Auction. A benefit with art, prizes, food, and drink. Irma Freeman Center for Imagination. 5006 Penn Ave., Garfield. 7-10 p.m. checkout.square.site
Steel City Squares’ Square Dance. Featuring a potluck and Janine Smith calling with the Lackawanna Longnecks. Shiloh Center. 3832 Mintwood St., Lawrenceville. 7 p.m. facebook.com/steel.city.squares
WYEP’s Hellbender Ball. A concert featuring Pittsburgh musicians performing as their favorite musicians including String Machine as Lady Gaga, NASH.V.ILL as Betty Davis, Chet Vincent and The Music Industry as George Harrison, Water Trash as The Doors, and our own Clara Kent as Erykah Badu. Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 7:30 p.m. wyep.org
Ternion. Confluence Ballet Co. presents a powerful illustration of the strength and perseverance of its female-run company featuring three world premieres by female choreographers: Company Artists Kaila Carter and Kassi Tiedjens, and Hill Dance Academy Theater’s Artistic Associate Michia Carmack. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. 7:30 p.m. newhazletttheater.org
Redfishbowl Turns 4: Halloween & Anniversary Extravaganza. A birthday celebration featuring an eclectic lineup of bands, performances, and "dark art." Redfishbowl. 4327 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 9 p.m. facebook.com
Sunday, October 22
Death of a Lunar Cult. Zach Brown presents twelve new paintings which reference the different epochs and shifts from lunar to solar worship throughout history. 707 Gallery. 707 Penn Ave., Downtown. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through February 2024. trustarts.org
