"I have a chapter on yellow jackets because my daughter hates yellow jackets."

— Pittsburgh-based writer and National Geographic Explorer Jason Bittel to WESA on his new book "Grizzled: Love Letters to 50 of North America’s Least Understood Animals”

Wed, May 27 - Sun, June 14: City Theatre presents Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Greer Cabaret Theater, Downtown

The Tony Award-winning, fierce and energetic musical follows the life, loves, and heartbreaks of the legendary Hedwig, an East German rock and roll goddess. Get your tickets.

Photo by Kristi Jan Hoover

Sat, May 30: 91.3 WYEP presents Neighborhood Concert Series with Bill Deasy and Zinnia's Garden. Big Sewickley Creek Brewery, Sewickley 

WYEP is taking live music to eight Pittsburgh-area communities. All shows are all-ages, free, and open to the public. No tickets required. More info.

Zinnia’s Garden // Photo courtesy of the artist

Sat, May 30 - Sun, May 31: Riverlife presents Riverlife Chalk Fest. Allegheny Landing, North Side

Immerse yourself in a celebration of art and community marking the start of summer along Pittsburgh’s riverfronts! More info.

Photo courtesy of Riverlife

Tue, May 26: Free Summer Lecture Series. Pittsburgh Glass Center, East Liberty FREE

Wed, May 27: PSO (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra) in Libraries. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill, Squirrel Hill FREE

Thu, May 28: Final week: EmBodyment. ZYNKA Gallery, Sharpsburg FREE

Fri, May 29: Grease: Outdoor Movie & Live Choir Sing-Along. The Frick Pittsburgh, Point Breeze

Sat, May 30: PGH Book Fest. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland FREE

Sun, May 31: Buffchick. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown

People dance at a Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh branch // Photo courtesy of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

PBT brings dance classes to Pittsburgh-area libraries (City Paper) Read more.

RIANOUTLOUD! Ryan-Louis McNeil Is Amplifying Black Queer Pittsburgh (Qburgh) Read more.

Here are all the free movies you can watch outside this summer in Pittsburgh (NEXTpittsburgh) Read more.

A Pittsburgh Initiative Aims to Promote the City as a Craft Hub (American Craft Council) Read more.

Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden (Trib Live) Read more.

The Cost of Doing Business (Pittsburgh Review of Books) Read more.

On In Through the Front with Lasers, Tory Silver blends calm and confidence (City Paper) Read more.

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Meet Kirsten Ervin and Silver Apple Gallery

In addition to Pittsburgh-based interdisciplinary artist Kirsten Ervin’s own impressive portfolio of illustration and fiberwork, she also amplifies other artists through Silver Apple Gallery, a tiny art gallery in Lawrenceville.

In May, the gallery features the work of Teresa Audet in Intertwined, a show featuring canes, wires, strands, and cables. View the work in person at Silver Apple Gallery's Artist Reception/Porch Party on Sat., May 30 from 4-6 p.m.

Artwork by Teresa Audet

Pittsburgh-based ceramic artist Kimberlyn Bloise is proving that functional art can also be genuinely playful. Her Sound Objects are beautifully crafted ceramics with flutes built right into the handles, so you can begin every morning with a song. She also makes pocket-sized flutes in bright, whimsical patterns that are impossible not to love.

I was thrilled to snag a flute mug during a recent drop, a fun throwback to my days playing flute in marching band. Her next shop update is this Sat., May 30 and her work sells out quickly. Email subscribers get first access, so sign up now!

— Lisa Cunningham, Director of Marketing and Communications

Illustration by Camden Yandel

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