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Pittsburgh Art Events: October 23-29
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an immersive Cinderella performance, an exhibit embracing Afro-futurism, textile work by Turkish and Ukrainian Immigrants, and more!
Monday, October 23
Climate Awakening: Crafting A Sustainable Future. Climate Awakening: Crafting A Sustainable Future aims to create social change and promote community engagement by exploring the issues of climate change through the lens of art. Contemporary Craft. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 13. contemporarycraft.org
+More info from Pittsburgh Magazine: Four Artists Are Turning Data and Reaction to the Global Crisis into Works of Art
Tuesday, October 24
JazzLive: Chris Coles. Coles recently was accepted to perform in Italy with the Ohio Youth Jazz Orchestra. Here, Coles performed with Wessell Anderson, former lead alto saxophonist for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. 5 p.m. trustarts.org
The Bard of the Banned. An Art of Democracy Event, highlighting the pressing issue of book banning, which are happening in libraries and schools across the country. In partnership with Keystone Progress, Casey Droege Cultural Productions, and 1Hood Media. Black Box. 460 Melwood Ave., Oakland. 6-8 p.m. instagram.com/caseydroegeculturalproductions
Wednesday, October 25
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania. This exhibition offers a multimedia experience by presenting immersive videos and models of unrealized residential, commercial, and civic projects designed by Frank Lloyd Wright from the 1930s through the '50s. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. 52 Penn St., Greensburg. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 14. thewestmoreland.org
+More info from Trib Live: Westmoreland Museum exhibit brings unrealized Frank Lloyd Wright projects to life
Reel Q Reel Stories: León. In partnership with Reel Q, Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival, October’s Reel Stories screening presents León, a film by Andi Nachon and Papu Curotto. León is about relationships and the joyous and difficult task of loving and understanding one another. Alphabet City. 40 W. North Ave., Allegheny-West. 7-8:30 p.m. cityofasylum.org
John Proctor is the Villain. At a rural high school in Georgia, a group of lively teens are studying The Crucible while navigating young love, sex ed, and a few school scandals. Holding a contemporary lens to the American classic, they begin to question who is really the hero and what is the truth, discovering their own power in the process. Charity Randall Theatre, University of Pittsburgh. 4301 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29. play.pitt.edu
+More info from the Pitt News: Pitt Stages production ‘John Proctor is the Villain’
Thursday, October 26
The Future is Black: Random Acts of Flyness. An exhibit serving as a platform to empower artists, embracing the essence of Afro-futurism. 38A Gallery. 5929 Penn Ave., East Liberty. 5-8 p.m. blkfutures.org
Pardon Me: Exploring the Harms of Criminal Records and the Benefits of Executive Pardons. Free documentary screening, featuring a panel discussion including the film's producer/director Shuja Moore, legal experts, and the opportunity for Q&A. University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Barco Law Building, Room 107. 3900 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 5:30-7:30 p.m. law.pitt.edu
Smokestack Lightning. Smokestack Lightning love to perform acoustic originals and covers, especially songs that have historic background. This concert is a fundraiser for Calliope. The Roots Cellar. 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside. 7-8:30 p.m. calliopehouse.org
Polish Film Festival. Celebrating over 50 years of films from Jerzy Skolimowski, one of Poland’s and Europe greatest filmmakers. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Continues through Nov. 4. polishculturalcouncil.org/polish-film-festival
Himbos by Brian Pope. Himbos is a delicious, laugh-out-loud dramedy about found family in the restaurant business… with a twist. Full of intertwined storylines, this raucous original play serves up romance, karaoke, and the healing power of strong friendships. This service industry saga puts the fun in dysfunctional. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Sq. East, North Side. 8-11 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27. newhazletttheater.org
+More info from Pittsburgh City Paper: Brian Pope's Himbos will whet your appetite
The Bluegrass Mile. This world premiere drama about Black horse jockeys in the late 1800s is the latest installment in Mark Clayton Southers’ 19th-century collection of plays. Madison Arts Center. 3401 Milwaukee St., Hill District. 8 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29. pghplaywrights.org
+More info from WESA: New arts center brings more theater to Pittsburgh's Hill District
Deathtrap. In the Duquesne Red Masquers' performance of Ira Levin’s classic comedic thriller Deathtrap, a washed-up playwright finds a chance to rise to the top once more, a shot he’d be willing to kill for. Sidney Bruhl hasn’t written a hit play for 18 years when he receives a script from a former student, Clifford Anderson, that’s a guaranteed success. Genisius Theater, Duquesne University. 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 5. duqredmasquers.com
Friday, October 27
Viardot's Cinderella. Live Pittsburgh premiere featuring an immersive performance that begins with a royal soiree, complete with cocktail hour and cabaret. Then, you will be guests at Prince Charming's ball, woven into the magic of the beloved fairy tale. The Studio at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. 300 Beechwood Ave., Carnegie. 7 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29. resonanceworks.org
+More info from Broadway World: Resonance Works Presents CINDERELLA
Proof, a play by David Auburn. Proof is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that masterfully weaves together elements of mathematics, family dynamics, and personal discovery. It explores genius, trust, and family as Catherine, a gifted mathematician, confronts her father’s legacy and her own potential. Iron Horse Community Theatre. 348 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 28. ironhorsetheatrecompany.com
+More info from the Beaver County Times: Smart, colorful plays are performed locally
Stories from Pittsburgh's Chinatown. Featuring two short film screenings and a panel discussion, this event will vividly explore family and communal narratives from this long-overlooked neighborhood. Senator John Heinz History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. 2-4 p.m. heinzhistorycenter.org
Black Bottom Film Festival. The Black Bottom Film Festival, presented by Citizens, stands as a radiant beacon with the sixth annual festival week. It serves as a vibrant experience that illuminates and celebrates the rich tapestry of African-American cinema. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 4-10 p.m. Continues through Oct. 29. awaacc.org
Saturday, October 28
Cultural Mosaic Artist Reception. An exhibit featuring textile work by Turkish and Ukrainian Immigrants to Pittsburgh. A partnership of The Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh & Jewish Family & Community Services, completed in partnership with the Rivers of Steel Heritage Area. Carnegie Library Main Branch. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 2-4 p.m. riversofsteel.com
Spirit's 8th Annual Halloween Bash & Costume Contest. Featuring cover sets by Boy Wonders, Betamaxx, Phil Spector’s Gun, Rushadicus, The Regal Sweet, and Jack Swing. Hosted by themoonbaby. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. spiritpgh.com
CDCP x WCDC: Kelly Lanzendorfer. This next CDCP x WCDC collaborative show will feature work by Kelly Lanzendorfer. Get to know Kelly’s work and how it relates to the borough of Wilkinsburg. WCDC’s Lohr Gallery. 729 Wood St., Wilkinsburg. 12-5 p.m. Continues through Nov. 18. caseydroege.com
Young Playwrights Festival 2023. City Theatre’s Young Playwrights Festival stages professional productions of six winning, one-act plays chosen from nearly 400 Young Playwrights Contest submissions. The Lillie Theatre. 1300 Bingham St., South Side. 1 p.m. Continues Through Oct. 29. trustarts.org
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (The Chagall Musical). A remarkable Klezmer musical based on the love story of artist Marc Chagall and his poet wife, Bella, whose floating images are the stuff of dreams. Rodef Shalom Congregation. 4905 Fifth Ave., Oakland. 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 26. quantumtheatre.com
+More info from the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle: Director of Quantum Theatre’s ‘Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ has ‘deep connection’ to Chagall
Sunday, October 29
Hammer Double Feature: Horror of Dracula (1958) & Vampire Circus (1971). It's a double feature of gruesome fun, hosted by Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier. A small independent British studio simply trying to gain a foothold in the world market, Hammer Studios managed to forever transform the horror film. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 7:30 p.m. trustarts.org
