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Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 26-September 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Monday, August 26
LITERARY
World Literature: Dinaw Mengestu (Ethiopia/USA) “Someone Like Us.” Alphabet City, North Side. 7-8:30 p.m.
FILM
Summer Family Classics: “Treasure Island.” Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, Carnegie. 6:15 p.m.
MUSIC
Sound Series: Waxahatchee with Special Guest Tre Burt. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. 8 p.m.
STAGE
Mangia Mia! It’s Musical Monday! 5801 Video Lounge & Cafe, Shadyside. 8-10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27
MUSIC
Mila Shadel Trio. Agnes Katz Plaza, Downtown. 4:30 p.m.
Cyphvin // Nervous Surface // Tilt Contrls // Frantic Orange // Shay Park. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 7-10 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Summer Special: Nature Weaving: Yarn Weaving with Hilary. Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28
NETWORKING
Field Sessions 2024. Emerald City PGH, Downtown. 5:30-7:30 p.m.
MUSIC
Women Who Rock. Stage AE, North Side. 6:30 p.m.
North American Festival of Wales. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 7 p.m. Continues through September 1.
Open Mic Night. Elliot Group Amphitheater, Jeannette. 7-9 p.m.
Experimental Guitar Night. The Government Center, Dormont. 7:30 p.m.
Just Summer: ANQWENIQUE. The Highline, South Side. 7:30 p.m.
Disco Behemoth // Rated Eye // Grybus. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 8-10 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Intro to Needle Felting- Mini Food Friends & Cat Toys. Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 29
ART
Thaddeus Mosley’s Cross Current, Interior Decipher, Rhizogenic Rhythms, and Illusory Progression. Outside at Eighth Street and Penn Avenue, Downtown. Continues through August 2025.
Elemental, A Video Installation by Carolina Loyola-Garcia. One Oxford Center, Downtown. 5-6:30 p.m.
STAGE
Happy Hour Comedy Open Mic. PTown, Shadyside. 6-9:30 p.m.
Rhinestone Microphone. Glitterbox Theater, Homestead. 7:30 p.m.
Weird Paul Variety Show. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 7:30 p.m.
Program B: Storm of the Century, Once Upon A Human, and Kindergrad. The Genesius Theater, Uptown. 8 p.m. Continues through September 1.
MUSIC
Starcleaner Reunion / Gina Gory / Ricki Weidenhof. The Government Center, North Side. 8 p.m.
Theresa Musatto // Optimistic Apocalypse. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 8-10 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Sewing 101: Learning to use a Sewing Machine with Hilary (Tote bag project). Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. 6:30-9:45 p.m.
Friday, August 30
ART
Final Fridays. The Andy Warhol Museum, North Side. 5-10 p.m.
Reflections of Pittsburgh: Carla Cardello Solo Show Opening Reception. Ketchup City Creative, Sharpsburg. 6-9 p.m. Continues through September 8.
Richard Snodgrass: Retrospective Opening Reception. Mark Rengers Gallery, Sewickley. 6-9 p.m.
STAGE
Tamburitzans. South Park Amphitheater, South Park Township. 7:30 p.m.
Kelly Ryan. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 8 p.m.
Wet Hot Improv Summer. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 9-10:30 p.m.
FILM
She Rises Up Screening + Q&A. The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 7-9 p.m.
LITERARY
Lit Friday: Tyriek White. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 6 p.m.
meTamophosis: A Queer & Trans Led Reading Series. White Whale Bookstore, Bloomfield. 7 p.m.
MUSIC
The Clarks Kickoff & Rib Festival. Acrisure Stadium, North Side. 12 p.m.
Teutonia Mannerchor Public Oktoberfest! Teutonia Mannerchor, North Side. 5 p.m. Continues through September 1.
Jazz on WBW Summer Series. Morgan Lee Arts Centre, Hill District. 5-8 p.m.
Anthony Hamilton. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7 p.m.
Nowhere Wolves / Uprising / Psych Ward Grips / The PA's. The Courts, Polish Hill. 7 p.m.
Valleyview / James Castle / Fake Grave. The Government Center, North Side. 8 p.m.
The Turpentiners. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 8-11 p.m.
Teenage Bottlerocket, The Last Gang, The Cheats. Cattivo, Lawrenceville. 8-11 p.m.
Calico Dogs w/Frazé-Frazénko & The Happy Lovers. The Original Pittsburgh Winery, Strip District. 8-11 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Late Night Ceramics: Fri 8/30 , Intro to Handbuilt Ceramics: Mastering Mugs (make 2) with Deposit Unknown. Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 31
ART
Atasa Solar Bead & Build. Freeman Family Greenhouse, North Side. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Queer Qrafters Qarnival. QMNTY Center, North Side. 12-5 p.m.
MUSIC
Pure Soul Presents Soul Brunch - A Tribute to the 90s. City Winery, Strip District. 12 p.m.
Spirit Summer Recess. Spirit PGH, Lawrenceville. 2 p.m.-2 a.m.
Two Block Walk with Construction Junction and Protohaven, followed by Sip, Shop & Save! Construction Junction, Point Breeze. 2-8 p.m.
The Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk Jukebox. Bloomfield Liedertafel Singing, Bloomfield. 7-11 p.m.
King Buzzo & Trevor Dunn with JD Pinkus. Thunderbird Cafe & Music Hall, Lawrenceville. 7 p.m.
Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert. Benedum Center, Downtown. 7:30 p.m.
Maleena: Album Release Party. Bottlerocket Social Hall, Allentown. 8 p.m.
Surface Level Records presents Smash the Sound Barrier. Poetry Lounge, Millvale. 8-11 p.m.
STAGE
Miss Gay Pittsburgh America 2024. American Serbian Club, South Side. 5-10 p.m.
A Very Sapphic Saturday Show. Love, Katie Distillery, Sharpsburg. 7-9:30 p.m.
Comedy: The Gathering. Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation Activity Center, Garfield. 8-9:30 p.m.
FILM
Film Series: A Spell Against Amnesia. Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland. 2-5 p.m.
I Know What You Did Last Summer. Harris Theater, Downtown. 7:30 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Build it Yourself: DIY Wooden Shelf with John. Workshop PGH, Wilkinsburg. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 1
ART
Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life: Opening Day. Heinz History Center, Downtown. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Exhibit continues through April 2025.
MUSIC
Allegheny County Music Festival. Hartwood Acres Park Amphitheater, Allison Park. 5:30 p.m.
Green Day, The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid & The Linda Lindas. PNC Park, Downtown. 6 p.m.
FILM
Neat: The Story of Bourbon, featuring Live Q&A with Pittsburgh-based Director David Altrogge. The Lindsay Theater, Sewickley. 3 p.m.
STAGE
Mr. Messado's School of Magic for the Young and Young at Heart. Liberty Magic, Downtown. 2 p.m. Continues through November 24.
The Rock Comedy Show. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Downtown. 7 p.m.
LITERARY
Queer Brain Eaters Book Club: Nonfiction – Abolition & Queer Theory. Harold’s Haunt, Millvale. 6-7 p.m.
