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Pittsburgh Art Events: October 30-November 5
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an exhibition of local contemporary photography, a two-day festival of blues music, a punk rock flea market, and more!
Monday, October 30
Comedy Open Mic. 15 acts every Monday! Each act is five minutes long. Cellar on Penn. 2031 Penn Ave., Strip District. 6 p.m. facebook.com/cellaronpenn
Tuesday, October 31
Hugo Cruz and Caminos. Hugo Alexander Cruz Machado is a Cuban-born, award-winning, internationally renowned drummer and composer. He is the leader of the fusion group Caminos, which had its Pittsburgh debut at the Pittonkatonk Festival in May 2019. Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. 5 p.m. trustarts.org
The Wiz. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway — and now, it’s heading to Pittsburgh on a national tour before it hits the Broadway stage in New York! Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 5. trustarts.org
Wednesday, November 1
Gen X Pittsburgh: The Beehive and the ’90s Scene. Join Pittsburgh writer David Rullo, along with former Beehive Coffeehouse owners Scott Kramer and Steve Zumoff, to celebrate the publication of this new book about the popular ‘90s gathering spot. Featuring performances by Liz Berlin and Circus Apocalypse's David Gruen and Joyce Bobincheck. Tiki Lounge. 91 S. 20th St., South Side. 6 p.m. facebook.com/dave.rullo
1Hood Select: Licensing Your Artwork w/Jacquelin Walker. Artists will learn how licensing one's work can serve as an avenue of generating additional revenue. Blaxk Box. 460 Melwood Ave., Oakland. 6-8 p.m. eventbrite.com
Thursday, November 2
Art on the Walls: 11 Stanwix Artist Reception. The exhibition in the lobby of Eleven Stanwix includes the work of acrylic artist Katie Koening, photographers Brian J. Sesack and Polly Whitehorn, and a sculpture from Industrial Arts Workshop. Eleven Stanwix. 11 Stanwix St., Downtown. 4:30-6:30 p.m. facebook.com/pittsburghartscouncil
Wendi Miller Night. Join the Pittsburgh Queer History Project for this seventh iteration of MS89 with co-hosts, the friends and family of Wendi Miller, a prominent Pittsburgh transgender activist and businesswoman who passed away earlier this year. Harris Theater. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 6-9 p.m. trustarts.org
Black Therapy 101. Join Artist Talk Mental Health and Steel Smiling for this free panel discussion on the therapy process, types of therapy, and instructions on accessing BIPOC therapists. 38A Gallery. 5929 Penn Ave., East Liberty. 6-8:30 p.m. facebook.com/ArtistTalkPittsburgh
Radial Survey Vol. 3 Gala. Silver Eye's flagship exhibition features pre-eminent emerging and mid-career photographic artists based within 300 miles of Pittsburgh. Silver Eye Center for Photography. 4808 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 7 p.m. silvereye.org
Les Misérables School Edition. Winner of over 100 international awards and seen by over 70 million, this musical phenomenon is an epic tale of passion and redemption in the throes of revolution. This performance is presented by the Young Artists of PMT Conservatory in collaboration with the CAPA Orchestra. Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 5. pmt.culturaldistrict.org
Friday, November 3
Petrichor Party at Mixtape. Come celebrate Pittsburgh’s new art scene magazine, Petrichor, at Mixtape for First Friday. There will be art for sale and dancing until late and a signature drink. Mixtape. 4907 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 6-9 p.m. instagram.com/emmawithglasses
justART Exhibit + Fundraiser. Pittsburgh nonprofit Just Harvest’s new justART Exhibit + Fundraiser explores the power of art to confront, critique and ultimately transform injustice. The exhibit features artwork, photography, and installations from local artists who have first-person experiences with injustice. The Highline. 317 E. Carson St., South Side. 7-10 p.m. Continues through Nov. 4. justharvest.org
The Miracle Worker. Explore the boundaries of the senses as Prime Stage Theatre ventures inside this true story of young Helen Keller, who was blind, deaf, and struggling to connect. Her teacher, Annie Sullivan, is the production’s courageous guide to reach Helen's isolation and bring her into contact with the outside world. New Hazlett Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Nov. 12. primestage.com
Blues & Heritage Festival 2023. The Highmark Blues & Heritage Festival is about the hope, roots, and connections that music makes across races, neighborhoods, and beliefs. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 8 p.m. Continues through Nov. 4. awaacc.org
Saturday, November 4
Roboto Punk Rock Flea Market. Come check out vendors ranging from a local record label to a local artist or photographer, or a band trying to sell off some leftover merch to someone just trying to sell off stuff they found in the basement. The Mr. Roboto Project. 5106 Penn Ave., Bloomfield. 12-5 p.m. facebook.com/dltsgdom
Michael Lotenero: Other Ghosts Artist Reception. Inspired by places traveled, and by others yet to be explored, Michael Lotenero balances identity, place and memory through constructed relics from unrealized civilizations. Other ghosts linger from the past, while some visit from the future through paintings and mixed media. ZYNKA Gallery. 904 Main St., Sharpsburg. 5-8 p.m. facebook.com/ZYNKAgallery
Sunday, November 5
Arcade Anniversary: The Smallest Show in Town. Join host Chris Leone and his amazing cast of Pittsburgh’s finest musicians, comedians, and special guests for a one-of-a-kind evening of acoustic music, comedy, storytelling and more. Arcade Comedy Theater. 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. 2 p.m. facebook.com/ArcadeComedyTheater
Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s Festival of Choirs with Violins of Hope. Students from Quaker Valley, Taylor-Allderdice & Carrick, Burrell High Schools, and the PCC will perform the world premiere of this year’s Carol and Robert Woody Choral Commission, composed by Shawn Kirchner. Carnegie Music Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. 4 p.m. pccsing.org
