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CELEBRATION GUIDE THE OFFICIAL KICK OFF TO LEAD SPONSOR
WELCOME TO PITTSBURGH’S
CULTURAL DISTRICT!
Whether you’re here for the first time, or just the first time
in a long time, we welcome you to the neighborhood. Table of Contents
Lights On! is a collaborative celebration led by the Cultural District’s member About the Events
Cultural District Member Companies������������ 4
companies: the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh Ballet
Regional Artists & Community Partners��������11
Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh
Public Theater, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Joined by treasured artistic Daily Schedule & Map
organizations from throughout our community, as well as dozens of immensely- Daily Schedule Grids����������������������������������������� 15
Map (Lights On! & Gallery Crawl) �����������������18
talented artists from the region and beyond, we’ve prepared 50+ live music,
theater, dance, and visual arts events—all free and open to everyone.
We hope you enjoy this celebration of the Cultural District. With your ongoing
support, we know that we can turn the lights on, and leave them on, so that
Flip this book over for your essential
together we can enjoy the transformative power of the arts for years to come. guide through Friday night’s 19 Crawl Stops!
Lights On! is sponsored by UPMC and UPMC Health Plan and is the official kick-
off event
THEto OFFICIAL
Allegheny Regional
KICK OFF Asset
TO District’s RADical Days. Additional support
is provided by The Heinz Endowments and Richard King Mellon Foundation. The safest way to enjoy Lights On!, is to be vaccinated. Masks are welcome in the Cultural
District; guests should feel comfortable to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination
LEAD SPONSOR status and should plan to carry a mask with them to stay adaptable during these events.
LIGHTS ON! INDEPENDENT VENUES
LIGHTS ON! INDOOR EVENTS During the Gallery
OUTDOOR EVENTS All guests are Crawl on September 10,
Vaccinated individuals required to wear a independently-operated
are not required to mask, regardless of Crawl Stops may put
wear a mask and non- vaccination status, their own health and
vaccinated individuals while inside a Pittsburgh safety protocols in place,
Please visit CulturalDistrict.org/Donate are required to mask up. Cultural Trust gallery posted upon entry.
or indoor space.
to contribute to any Cultural District member
company. Thank you for your support!
To learn more about additional vaccination and mask policies for future events taking
effect in the Cultural District starting on Sept. 17, please visit TrustArts.org/Health.
Excerpts from the
full-length ballet
The Nth Power Napoli & Three - 4,6,8
9/9 | 6–7 pm
8th Street Stage
Three - 4,6,8
Choreography by Helen Pickett
Music by Philip Glass: Einstein on the Beach: Knee Play 1
Featuring:
Corey Bourbonniere, Josiah Kauffman, Kurtis Sprowls
Award-winning choreographer Helen Pickett created
PBT Company Dancers
this world premiere for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
Diana Yohe and Joseph Parr; Three - 4,6,8 is a highly energized, architectural,
Photo Credit: Duane Rieder
and kinetic contemporary dance for three men.
Excerpts from the full-length ballet Napoli
9/9 | 7–8 pm Choreography by August Bournonville
Staged by Henning Albrechtsen
Music by Edvard Helsted and Holger Simon Paulli
Allegheny Overlook Stage Featuring: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Company Dancers
The Nth Power delivers gospel-style vocals with
Napoli, or The Fisherman and His Bride, was
soul, jazz, funk and world-beat riffs in nearly
choreographed in 1842 by August Bournonville for
mathematical fashion. Formed during an impromptu
Denmark’s Royal Ballet. It tells the story of Gennaro,
late-night jam at Jazz Fest 2012 in New Orleans,
a poor fisherman, and his beloved Teresina, as they
the relentlessly funky and soulful band believes in
overcome forces that attempt to thwart their love.
music as a higher power tapping into an energy that
is simultaneously sexy and spiritual, with songs that pbt.org
will inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love,
or just stand there with goose bumps.
aacc-awc.org
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Shemekia
Copeland
9/9 | 9–10 pm
Allegheny
Overlook Stage
Love,
9/9 | 8–9 pm
Laugh, Sing! Shemekia Copeland never holds back.
Her instantly recognizable voice—
capable of being sultry, assertive and
roaring—delivers every song with
Americana roots and soul music
showcases the evolution of a passionate
artist with an up-to-the-minute musical
and lyrical approach.
unparalleled honesty and passion.
shemekiacopeland.com
8th Street Stage Her wide-open vision of contemporary
Join some of Pittsburgh’s favorite performers for a music filled
hour of songs from Broadway and beyond – all designed with
one goal in mind: to make you smile.
pittsburghclo.org
Starring:
Baby Rave with set from DJ RBNOUS
Chris Laitta 9/11 | 11 am–12 pm | Allegheny Overlook Stage
Billy Mason Baby Rave is a child-friendly dance and RBNOUS is Ryan Brown, a Pittsburgh-
Caroline Nicolian music event featuring DJ RBNOUS that based creative, curator, and Founder of
Allan Snyder is sure to get you and your little one to Make Sure You Have Fun™ & MSYH.FM.
Drew Leigh Williams bounce, bop, and boogie to the beat.
All ages are welcomed (best suited for
children ages 0-5 and families).
In addition to Shemekia Copeland and the Baby Rave,
the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is pleased to present five
brand new gallery exhibitions as part of Gallery Crawl
in the Cultural District. Flip this book over for your
essential guide through Friday night’s 19 Crawl Stops!
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Downtown
Divas 9/10 | 2–4:30 pm
9/11 | 2–3 pm 8th Street Stage
8th Street Stage BAREFOOT IN THE PARK...IN THE PARK
Pittsburgh Opera’s award-winning Resident Artists
By Neil Simon
celebrate the Cultural District’s re-opening with
Directed by Marya Sea Kaminski
amazing selections of some of opera’s most popular
arias, duets, and ensembles, as well as other surprises. How long can the honeymoon last after a newlywed couple
This is a wonderful, free opportunity for an informal move into their first New York apartment? There are bound
introduction to one of the world’s most beautiful to be plenty of ups and downs since they live on the fifth
and timeless artforms — opera. floor! Add to that, bride Corie is an impulsive free-spirit
while groom Paul is a buttoned-up lawyer. Barefoot was
pittsburghopera.org
Neil Simon’s first smash success, premiering on Broadway
in 1963 and running for nearly four years. Our pop-up
performance of this bubbly romantic comedy will prove
that young love never goes out of style.
PPT.org/Barefoot
Some adult content.
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Regional Artists &
Community Partners
Listings are in alphabetical order. Please see page 15 to view by date and time.
1Hood Attack Theatre
9/10 | 9-10 pm Connect the Dots
Trust Oasis Stage 9/11 | 1 - 2 pm
Check out this performance from artists Allegheny Overlook Stage
featured on 1Hood’s roster, which includes Connect the Dots is a witty and interactive
self-defined socially-conscious artists program that demonstrates the awe-
who have adopted the tagline “freeing inspiring curiosity that drives this group
minds one rhyme at a time,” shared by of movement artists to heights of creative
1Hood founder and CEO Jasiri X. exploration. This performance inspires
1hood.org/music audiences to literally Connect the Dots as
dancers harness the power of play. The
Alumni Theater Company show will be followed by a Q&A session.
9/11 | 7-8 pm attacktheatre.com
Allegheny Overlook Stage
Join ATC as they present bold theatrical Azúcar
work that gives fresh voice to the 9/10 | 9-10 pm
experience of young Black artists and Allegheny Overlook Stage
highlights their rich contribution to Azúcar is the top Latin dance band in
our community. ATC went digital in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania,
this past season and is now excited to performing regularly at many clubs in
perform work in front of a live audience. the Pittsburgh area. Expect original
alumnitheatercompany.org salsas, merengues, and hit cover tunes.
Pittsburgh Symphony Arcade Comedy
The Playlist: Live Music, Inspired
facebook.com/AzucarPittsburgh
Balafon West African Dance Ensemble
Orchestra: A Season Preview Comedy
9/9 | 5-6 pm
Trust Oasis Stage
9/10 | 5-6 pm
Allegheny Overlook Stage
Balafon is a performing ensemble that
9/10 | 8–9 pm Arcade Comedy Theater presents “The
Playlist,” an improvised comedy show
offers immersive movement and musical
programs. Experience African culture up
8th Street Stage inspired by live music from local artists.
Musician, composer and songwriter Kevin
close. Explore rich Guinean traditions and
a taste of classical arts from other areas
Experience the power of music Enjoy audience favorites from O’Brien will be playing brand new music of West Africa and beyond. balafon.org
together with a special sneak Stravinsky’s brilliant Firebird, that inspires a cast of improvisers to create
peek from the upcoming BNY Strauss’s Thunder and comedy scenes. Come for the live music, Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project
Mellon Grand Classics, PNC Lighting Polka, Duke Ellington and stay for the one-of-a-kind comedy. Black Voices: Celebrating August
Pops, and Fiddlesticks Family classics, beloved Looney arcadecomedytheater.com Wilson Through Spoken Word
Concerts seasons. Tunes melodies and more! 9/11 | 5-6 pm
Trust Oasis Stage
pittsburghsymphony.org
This live performance features finalists
from the Pittsburgh Regional August
Wilson Monologue Competition. These
multi-talented spoken word artists will
perform original work influenced by
August Wilson.
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Regional Artists & Community Partners (continued)
Byron Nash & Sierra Sellers Dreams of Hope House of Soul Band Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
9/10 | 6-7 pm 9/11 | 3 - 4 pm 9/10 | 7-8 pm Cyril by Mark Clayton Southers
8th Street Stage Trust Oasis Stage Allegheny Overlook Stage 9/11 | 6 - 7 pm
Byron Nash and Sierra Sellers are a super Dreams of Hope’s celebrated and House of Soul was born out of love for Harris Theater
duo of sorts. Both of these talented artists awarded theatre ensemble, theatriQ, the funky sounds of the 70’s and 80’s. In this world premiere full-length feature
are well-known in Pittsburgh’s music works with professional artists to create The combination of Hendrix-like guitar film, Forensic Science Channel interviews
scene, have strong followings, and perform original work addressing LGBTQA+ playing, pulsating rhythms, and smooth, Forensic Pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht
regularly with their own bands. Through themes. They engage with audiences devastating bass lines makes it sounds and new information emerges regarding
a chance connection this summer, they through mainstage shows and short like the band has more than 11 members. infamous murders. The film is a first
discovered incredible creative chemistry traveling performances. for Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre
that really resonated with audiences. dreamsofhope.org Howie Alexander Project Company, written by Mark Clayton
byronnash.com 9/9 | 7-8 pm Southers and directed by Andrew Paul.
facebook.com/sierrasellersmusic Dwayne Dolphin Quartet Trust Oasis Stage pghplaywrights.org
9/11 | 4-5 pm This performance features Howie
DEMASKUS Theater Collective 8th Street Stage Alexander on keys, John Hall on bass, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
Rhea the Great Detective and the Local jazz standout Dwayne Dolphin is and Chuck Anderson on drums playing 9/10 | 5-6 pm
Case of the Missing Mrs. Bearington a mainstay in the jazz scene, working new, original music and influential Trust Oasis Stage
by Dominique Briggs with Pittsburgh greats such as Roger classics by Ramsey Lewis, Robert Members of the Pittsburgh Youth
9/11 | 12-1 pm Humphries, Pete Henderson, and Carl Glasper, George Duke, and others. Symphony Orchestra will perform musical
Harris Theater Arter. Throughout his career, Dolphin has selections by small groups, including
Originally developed for the stage, this had the opportunity to play and record Hugo Cruz and Caminos duets and trios. PYSO is one of the city’s
fun short film is for preschool age children with a “who’s who” in the music industry. 9/11 | 1 -2 pm cultural treasures. It is one of the oldest
as they start to learn numbers, counting, facebook.com/dolphinbass Trust Oasis Stage youth orchestras in the country, and one
colors, and shapes. Highlighting skills Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado of the most advanced. PYSO cultivates in
in a fun and interactive way, children The Flow Band is a Cuban-born, award winning, its members discipline, fine musicianship
will explore the underlying themes of 9/11 | 9-10 pm internationally-renowned drummer and an overall appreciation for excellence.
teamwork, friendship, and persistence. Allegheny Overlook Stage and composer who has performed in pyso.org
Demaskus.com. The Flow band has been performing for South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Mexico,
over 25 years throughout Pennsylvania, Venezuela, and the United States. Simone Davis
The Deryck Tines Gospel Singers Ohio, and West Virginia providing lively Caminos fuse rhythms and melodies of 9/9 | 9-10 pm
9/11 | 7-8 pm reggae, calypso, reggae, and jazz music Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and American music, Trust Oasis Stage
Trust Oasis Stage to listening audiences. in an original contemporary expression Singer, songwriter, artist, and performer
Pastor Deryck Tines brings high-energy, that honors traditional Cuban form. Simone Davis, a Pittsburgh native,
spiritually-energizing, and soul-stirring Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s entwines R&B, soul, jazz, rock, trap—an
music. Tines will lead a group of dynamic Restart the Artsmobile Jack Swing Band overall a genre-defying blend that has
singers though a medley of gospel songs, Restart the Arts is a vital, public service 9/10 | 7-8 pm captured the attention of supporters and
spirituals, and hymns celebrating Black campaign to safely reengage patrons, Trust Oasis Stage critics alike. Davis is joined by her trio
history, spirituality, and soul. families, and businesses with Pittsburgh’s Jack Swing is a Pittsburgh-based rock band—aka “her guys.”
world-class arts and culture—to restart band that has moved relentlessly during its
Dixie Surewood and Friends Drag Show! not only our economy, but the very four years of playing together. The band’s STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos
9/11 | 9-10 pm drama of being alive. This month, GPAC’s upcoming EP, Get What’s Mine For You, FLOWERZ
Trust Oasis Stage Restart the Artsmobile will delight is undoubtedly its strongest release yet, 9/11 | 8 - 8:30 pm
Dixie and Friends Drag Show is a fun Pittsburgh communities with spontaneous building on the band’s strong foundation 8th Street Stage
way to end the evening. Expect fabulous pop-up performances, complete with while seeking new directions. It is safe to say FLOWERZ is a dance and sound
costumes, bellies full of laughter, and a live entertainment and sweet treats. the band has found its sound. jackswing.com performance venturing back to when
night you won’t forget. artsburgh.org both Staycee and Herman Pearl spent
facebook.com/dixiesurewood1 JM the Poet years involved in the New York house
9/11 | 5-6 pm music scene. Through exploration and
Allegheny Overlook Stage celebration, SPdp&SS takes audiences
Celebrating one year since the release of through an evening-in-the-life of party
JM the Poet’s album, “Deja Vu,” he will goers experiencing an evening in music
perform it for the first time in front of a and movement. spdpandsoysos.com
live audience at Lights On! jmthepoet.com
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Regional Artists & Community Partners (continued)
Texture Contemporary Ballet
9/11 | 6 - 7 pm PARTNER EVENTS
8th Street Stage
Thursday,
For even more arts, entertainment,
Texture Contemporary Ballet takes and cultural activities, check out
the stage to present original these events from our partners.
choreography and captivating
contemporary dance. Texture’s
September 9
passionate artists create memorable
moments in time and space. This
performance will feature highlights
of past works which Texture has
commissioned and premiered
over the course of ten seasons.
textureballet.org Allegheny Regional Asset District
RADical Days
Tubby Daniels Band
9/9 - 10/10 Allegheny Throughout
9/11 | 3 - 4 pm 8th Street Stage Trust Oasis Stage
Welcome back to RADical Days, with Overlook Stage the District
Allegheny Overlook Stage
more than 60 free events and activities
The Tubby Daniels Band consists of four 5 pm Opening
members: Tubby Daniels on vibes, Dennis
across Allegheny County! With free Arcade
admission days at your favorite museums Celebration
Gardner on drums, Ronnie Biggs on bass, Comedy
and attractions, performances by our Remarks & DJ
and Victor Garzotto on piano. Daniels Theater
world-class music, theater, and dance HollyHood
began his musical journey studying the 5-6 pm
companies, tours of stadiums, outdoor 5-6 pm
piano under Dr. James Johnson at the
nature-themed events, art exhibitions and
Afro-American Music Institute and is a 6 pm
hands-on activities, virtual events, and
veteran performer of 30+ years. Pittsburgh
more, there is something for everyone! Gallery
Ballet
Yanlai Dance Academy RADworkshere.org Exhibitions
Theatre
9/11 | 12 - 1 pm 5-8 pm
Pittsburgh City Theatre 6-7 pm
8th Street Stage
The Rivers Don’t Know
Yanlai Dance Academy will perform
9/11 – 9/19 7 pm
different styles of Chinese folk dance Howie
Pittsburgh Playhouse
and classical dance. Performances will The Nth
Written by James McManus Alexander
include colorful costumes and classic Power
Chinese melody. Performers, ranging
Directed by Michael John Garcés Project
7-8 pm
Inspired by stories from the community, 7-8 pm
from kids to adults, will give you
a glimpse of ancient China and The Rivers Don’t Know explores the
many other ethnic groups. experiences of refugees and immigrants 8 pm Pittsburgh
yanlaidanceacademy.com in Pittsburgh. Through three interlocking CLO:
stories of a 1940s steel miller worker, Love, Laugh,
a Somali family, and a class of ESL
Sing!
students, the production explores what
8-9 pm
it means to call the steel city home.
citytheatrecompany.org 9 pm
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Shemekia Simone
In addition to the Allegheny Overlook Copeland Davis
and Saturday Night Market featured 9-10 pm 9-10 pm
as part of Lights On!, you can find a
full schedule of downtown attractions,
including Yoga in the Square, Market
Square Farmers Market, and much more
at downtownpittsburgh.com.
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Friday, Saturday,
September 10 September 11
Allegheny Throughout Allegheny Throughout
8th Street Stage Trust Oasis Stage 8th Street Stage Trust Oasis Stage
Overlook Stage the District Overlook Stage the District
2 pm 11 am Baby Rave
Pittsburgh
11-12 pm
Public Theater
Barefoot in Noon Yanlai Dance
3 pm
the Park... Gallery Academy
in the Park Exhibitions 12-1 pm Moment of Silence
2-4:30 pm 1 pm Hugo Cruz
4 pm 2-10 pm Attack Theatre
and Caminos
1-2 pm 1-2 pm
2 pm Pittsburgh Opera:
5 pm Balafon West Pittsburgh Downtown Divas
African Dance Youth 2-3 pm
Symphony Tubby Gallery
Ensemble 3 pm Dreams of Hope
Orchestra Daniels Band Exhibitions
5-6 pm 3-4 pm
5-6 pm 3-4 pm 11 am - 8 pm
6 pm Byron Nash & 4 pm Dwayne Dolphin
Sierra Sellers Quartet
6-7 pm 4-5 pm
7 pm House of 5 pm JM the Poet Bill Nunn Theatre
Jack Swing Outreach Project
Soul Band 5-6 pm
8-9 pm 5-6 pm
8-9 pm
19 Venues 6 pm Texture
8 pm Pittsburgh Contemporary Ballet
5:30-10 pm
Symphony 6-7 pm
Orchestra
7 pm Alumni Theatre The Deryck Tines
8-9 pm
Company Gospel Singers
9 pm 7-8 pm 7-8 pm
Azúcar 1Hood
8 pm Staycee Pearl Dance
9-10 pm 9-10 pm
Project & Soy Sos
8-8:30 pm
10 pm
Crawl After
Dark 9 pm Dixie Surewood and
11 pm Flow Band Friends Drag Show
10 pm-Midnight
9-10 pm 9-10 pm
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Crawl Stops (1-19)
Silent Disco
Crawl After Dark
Check-In
18 19crawl
after
dark Silent Disco featuring
dance
Selecta, DJ Nate da Barber,
and DJ Femi
10 pm-midnight
Check-in at Ft. Duquesne Blvd & 6th St.
Dance to the beat from three DJs at this one-of-a
kind Silent Disco party! Silent Disco lets you choose
who to jam to with a simple flick of a switch. The
blue, red, or green light on each headset shows
which DJ other party-goers are listening to. Sway
along to the same song as your friends or tap into
your own tune—the possibilities are endless.
Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)
watch
10-11:15 pm
Cultural District.
Harris Theater
809 Liberty Ave
Virtually absent from theater screens since the
1990s, this underground classic from Japan is
now available in a brand new restoration! Testsuo:
The Iron Man is filmmaker Shinya Tsukamoto’s
Late night.
unhinged hot take on humankind’s ongoing battle
with technology; literally, as a man mutates into
a walking, clanking man-machine that terrorizes
himself and everyone around him. Unmissable.
Live Jazz Music
listen
Con Alma
613 Penn Ave
Join Con Alma for “Crawl After Dark” featuring live
jazz and jazz-inspired cocktails. There is a $10 per
person “love music” charge.All events 5:30 – 10 pm unless otherwise noted.
Please review health and safety protocols on page 3. Liberty Magic
811 Liberty Ave
Wood Street Galleries Bae Bae’s Kitchen 10 Liberty Magic:
951 Liberty Ave
601 Wood St Behind the Curtains
1 New Work 5 Artwork by Morgan Overton Lights On, Curtains Opened, Step Inside
707 Gallery
by Matthew Schreiber 5:30-9 pm: Enjoy work by Morgan Overton, a Celebrate Liberty Magic’s first opening to the public
15 Remnants by Philip Rostek
Matthew Schreiber produces artwork in a variety of nationally and internationally-recognized visual artist since March of 2020. Experience mind-melting magic After receiving his MFA at Carnegie Mellon University,
media, including drawing, performance, sculpture, and proud Pittsburgh native. Her work aims to amplify throughout the venue—in the working magic storefront, Philip Rostek has exhibited regionally, nationally, and
video, and light. Explore three new installations that the history, humanity, and future of Black culture. She behind the curtains in the speakeasy-style theater, internationally. In his latest show, the artist explores
incorporate these media intertwined with physics, works in all mediums to vibrantly reclaim narratives and in the exclusive magician’s greenroom, which is his body of work through the lens of a “post-medical
technology, and the exploration of perception. Works that history has attempted to command. normally reserved for VIP skeleton key holders. miracle” – a heart transplant – which deepened his
include a major new laser sculpture, Double Gemini; belief that the relationship between art and life is best
Bae Bae’s Cafe Harris Theater understood as a continuum that ties the iterations of
a video installation, Summoner; and a dark space,
945 Liberty Ave 809 Liberty Ave his work together.
Gift Shop.
Through March 13, 2022 6 Poetry, Prose, and Short 11 Short Films About Art Con Alma
Stories plus Artwork by Stop in for an ongoing program of short films themed 613 Penn Ave
SPACE Juliandra Jones around the subject of art—films about making art,
16 Live Jazz Trio
820 Liberty Ave 5:30-9 pm: Check out artwork by Juliandra Jones, enjoying art, and even film as art will be shown in their
2 This Sacred Thing also known as PBJ Customs from Las Vegas, NV. original 16mm format. 5:30-6:30 pm: Kick-off your Crawl with live music at
the recently-opened downtown location of Con Alma,
Guest Curated Jones uses acrylic, aerosol, wood-cutting, and various
by Sam Smith, Ian Brill, and Keith Tassick Trust Arts Education Center which was recently listed in Esquire Magazine’s 27
other mediums to tell a story. Plus enjoy live music
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This show examines perspectives related to relics, performances by Stephon Owens and a series of
ranging from the divine to the obsolete. The exhibit poetry, prose, and short stories by various local artists. Peirce Studio – Lower Level
Renaissance Hotel
features work from 37 local and international artists Performances: 6-7 pm & 7:30-8:30 pm 12 Drawn to Home 107 6th St
and is curated by Pittsburgh-based artists. The show Comic Book Release Party 17 The Claude Flowers Group
questions how objects, possessions, rituals, and Arcade Comedy Theater
Join the opening reception to celebrate this exciting 6-9 pm: Claude Flowers is a native of Pittsburgh with
artwork are given or lose meaning. 943 Liberty Ave
new comic book, Drawn to Home, which depicts strong roots in gospel music, but he is well versed in
Through November 21 7 Improv Comedy at the Arcade stories of nine individuals’ experiences with all genres of music. He has played for several different
6-6:20, 7-7:20, 8-8:20, 9-9:20 pm: Join an interactive homelessness. View large scale depictions of the musicals, orchestras, and jazz bands throughout the city.
820 Gallery
and uniquely hilarious experience in the Cultural stories in the gallery space, plus meet the comic
3 Antors District’s home for comedy. Arcade Comedy Theater artists and storytellers. Allegheny Overlook
The Coloured Section Black Artists’ will be presenting mini improv shows featuring games Ft. Duquesne Boulevard
7-9 pm: Live music by Denise Mosley
Collective and scenes that are inspired by your suggestions! between Stanwix St & 7th St
and Samantha Ransom
The brain child of Crystal Noel Jalil, and curated Every show is different and entirely made up. Shows
by The Coloured Section’s Natiq & Zeal Eva, are suitable for all ages. 4th Floor 18 Activities at the AO
Antors explores the concept of ancestor Proof of vaccination required for entry. The Art Trap PGH | Trap & Paint Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership
veneration and how we receive the lessons of those Create your own masterpiece in a painting session 5:30-9:30 pm: Relax with friends and enjoy free
who came before us. 937 Gallery with instruction by local artists from BOOM Concepts outdoor games and activities including basketball,
Giant Connect Four, Giant Jenga, Ladder Toss, bocce,
Through October 31 8 Among Women: or participate in painting a community canvas. Jam to
badminton, cornhole, and ping pong. You can also
August Wilson African American
Contemporary Art from Serbia the beats of your favorite rap, trap, and R&B hits.
enjoy a special area for children and young yinzers—the
Guest Curated by Rachel Klipa 6-7 pm & 8-9 pm: Painting sessions are offered on a Tot Lot. Finally, check out “Pathway to Joy” by Janel
Cultural Center first come, first-served basis.
980 Liberty Ave Exhibited for the first time in Pittsburgh, Among Young—a large-scale street mural that debuted during
Women: Contemporary Art from Serbia presents the the 2021 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival.
4 Minding My Business work of eleven female artists who are either from,
love, Pittsburgh
(i said what i said) living, and/or working in Belgrade, Serbia.
805 Liberty Ave Market Square
Featuring Rabea Ballin, Krista Franklin, Artists: Šejma Fere, Bojana S. Kneževic, Marina
13 Local Artists Forbes Ave & Market St
Deun Ivory, Tonika Lewis Johnson, Pia Love, Markovic, Tijana Radenkovic, Simonida Rajcevic, The love, Pittsburgh gift shop features work from more 19 Night Market
Natalie Lauren Sims, and SHAN Wallace Vahida Ramujkic, Milica Ružicic, Maja Simic, Nina than 100 local artists and makers. Stop in to see A Special Edition of Pittsburgh Downtown
The exhibition features seven women of color Todorovic, Anica Vucetic, and Gordana Žikic. local talent that the shop is proud to feature. Partnership’s Saturday Night Market
exploring self-authorship as a means to liberated Through January 9, 2022 The Night Market brings an awesome outdoor pop-up
futures. Each work defines freedom in its own truth by Social Status shopping market and festival to Downtown, featuring
acts of service, community, ritual and spacemaking 717 Liberty Ave
Garrison Place Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors.
through photography, video and works on paper. Liberty Ave & Garrison Place 14 Hounds Clothing, furniture, candles, food, drinks, and more
Pop-up Shop and Artist Showcase
Through September 12 9 Pittsburgh Art Bus are exhibited in this weekly series which runs every
A Mobile Mural and Venue by Phil Seth, Shane 7-10 pm: Stop by Social Status for a pop-up Saturday through October 30, 2021.
Pilsner, and Max Gonzales | Redfishbowl shop and art showcase with the Pittsburgh-based
collective, Hounds.
6-10 pm: Three renowned Pittsburgh artists will be painting
the side of the Pittsburgh Art Bus—a spectacle in the alley!
6-8 pm: Live set by DJ Big PhillFREE ADMISSION TO CRAWL EVENTS
crawl after dark COVER CHARGES MAY APPLY
Friday, September 10, 2021
5:30 – 10 pm
PART OF
A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION OF PITTSBURGH’S CULTURAL DISTRICT
Featured:
New Work by Matthew Schreiber at Wood Street Galleries
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