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Pittsburgh Art Events: September 25-October 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring gallery openings, theater performances, and more.
Monday, September 25
Rad Days at The Andy Warhol Museum. Free tickets for families. 117 Sandusky St., North Side. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. warhol.org
Tuesday, September 26
Somewhere Over the Border. Inspired by the true story of the playwright's mother's journey from El Salvador to the U.S. City Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. 7 p.m. citytheatrecompany.org
+ More info from Broadway World: Somewhere Over the Border Comes to City Theatre
Healthcare & Humanity Reading Series: Examining Diagnosis & Identity with Rachel Aviv. Reading followed by a moderated conversation with Theresa Brown, audience Q&A, and book signing. City of Asylum @ Alphabet City. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. 7 p.m. cityofasylum.org
Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For. Billy Strayhorn's remarkable true story, presented by Pittsburgh Public Theater. O'Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. 7 p.m. ppt.org
+ More info from WESA: Pittsburgh jazz great Billy Strayhorn gets his due in new musical
Wednesday, September 27
Dismantling Conspiracy Theories and Holocaust Denial: an evening with Tony McAleer. A film screening and conversation, presented by the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh as part of RAD Days. Chatham University's Eddy Theatre. Woodland Road, Squirrel Hill. 6 p.m. hcofpgh.org
Thursday, September 28
Ezell: Ballad of a Land Man. Environmental, cultural, and spiritual parable presented by Clear Creek Creative. Tree Pittsburgh. 32 62nd St., Lawrenceville. 5:30-9 p.m. treepittsburgh.org
+ More info from The Allegheny Front: Complexity around fracking featured in touring play
Rachel Ann Bovier's One Woman Show. Featuring poetry, music, Q&A, and more. Bottlerocket Social Hall. 1226 Arlington Ave., Allentown. 7:30 p.m. bottlerocketpgh.com
Made Local with Lynn Emanuel. In conversation with Toi Derricotte, presented by Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures. Carnegie Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 6-7 p.m. pittsburghlectures.org
Evil Dead the Musical. A horror comedy, presented by Pittsburgh Musical Theater. West End Canopy, 327 S. Main St., West End. 8:30 p.m. pmt.culturaldistrict.org
+ More info from onStage Pittsburgh: PMT’s Production of ‘Evil Dead the Musical’ Returns to the West End
Friday, September 29
Write the Stream: Frick Park with writer Sherrie Flick. Sponsored by Office for Public Art and Riverlife. The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. 7-8:30 p.m. opapgh.org
Open Air Arts. Cultural performances, art vendors, and more in partnership with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Hazelwood Green. 4501 Lytle St., Hazelwood. 6 p.m. hazelwoodlocal.com
+ More info from onStage Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents Open Air Performances at Hazelwood Green
Saturday, September 30
Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival. Dragon boat racing, cultural performances, and more in support of breast cancer survivors. North Park Boathouse. Pierce Mill Road, Allison Park. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. pghdragonboatfestival.org
Community Day. A family-friendly day of art and eco-friendly, hands-on activities. Contemporary Craft. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. contemporarycraft.org
Song Shop Concert. Featuring the Resident Artists of Pittsburgh Opera. Bitz Opera Factory. 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. 12 p.m. pittsburghopera.org
Forge Fest. Featuring hip-hop performers, local artists, and more. 1256 Franklin Ave., Wilkinsburg. 2-7 p.m. instagram.com/commforgepgh
Living Landscapes. Film and nature walk, presented by Shana Simmons Dance. Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve. 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel. 5:30-7:30 p.m. shanasimmonsdance.com
+ More info from NEXT Pittsburgh: Shana Simmons Dance creating Living Landscapes in Fox Chapel
Cutting Holes for Eyes. Opening reception for a show by Nicole Czapinski and Centa Schumacher. Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. 100 43rd St., Lawrenceville. 5-7 p.m. aapgh.org
A Journey Through Subconscious Landscapes of the Mind. Gallery opening and art party with Stephanie Gonzalez. BoxHeart Gallery. 4523 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 5-7 p.m. boxheartgallery.com
The Art of Democracy. An exhibit presented by Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions. Brew House Arts. 711 S. 21st St., South Side. 6-9 p.m. caseydroege.com/artofdemocracy
Sunday, October 1
The Sounds of NOW: Opening Weekend. Featuring Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Manfred Honeck. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. 2:30 p.m. pittsburghsymphony.org
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