Weekend Treadings: Oct. 18th - 21st
Weekend treadings of the cultural nature. Some bites and sounds, some artistic expressions, and whatever else you add to the mix.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th
Culture Club: The Six Objects that Changed the Face of Modern Living
Combination happy hour + interesting conversation + museum setting = a grand Thursday evening. Curator Jason T. Busch will give his take on objects showcased at world’s fairs that influenced the process of modern life. Contemporary design professionals will also be present giving their perspective on the objects of our era.
Combination happy hour + interesting conversation + museum setting = a grand Thursday evening. Curator Jason T. Busch will give his take on objects showcased at world’s fairs that influenced the process of modern life. Contemporary design professionals will also be present giving their perspective on the objects of our era.
CMoA @ 4400 Forbes Avenue - Oakland
5:30-9pm // $10, includes museum admission & 1 drink ticket
strawberryluna opening
5:30-9pm // $10, includes museum admission & 1 drink ticket
strawberryluna opening
An opening to celebrate new work on hand-stained plywood by Pittsburgh-based artists Allison Glancey & Craig Seder. From childrens art to band posters they’ve almost done it all!
Wild Card @ 4209 Butler Street - Lawrenceville
6-9pm // FREE // refreshments + music
A Time To Cook
Assemble and “A Matter of Convenience” artist Maria Mangano will hold a tasty conversation about what it is like to participate in a farm share and then discuss some creative ideas on what to do with all those leafy greens and pretty colored vegetables.
Assemble @ 5125 Penn Ave - Penn Ave Arts District/Garfield
7-8pm // FREE
Toons & Brews
Head over to the Toonseum to sample some brewery beers and release your inner creative genius during this basic cartooning class.
6-9pm // FREE // refreshments + music
A Time To Cook
Assemble and “A Matter of Convenience” artist Maria Mangano will hold a tasty conversation about what it is like to participate in a farm share and then discuss some creative ideas on what to do with all those leafy greens and pretty colored vegetables.
Assemble @ 5125 Penn Ave - Penn Ave Arts District/Garfield
7-8pm // FREE
Toons & Brews
Head over to the Toonseum to sample some brewery beers and release your inner creative genius during this basic cartooning class.
Toonseum @ 945 Liberty Avenue - Cultural District
7:30pm // $10 // 21+
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th
Listening Spaces
This interesting panel discusses and provides workshops as to what we do with music and why. Speakers include: Jonathan Sterne, Trebor Scholz, Graham Hubbs and Larissa Mann. ,“Listening Spaces is a 21st Century Explorations of Music, Technology and Culture”
7:30pm // $10 // 21+
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th
Listening Spaces
This interesting panel discusses and provides workshops as to what we do with music and why. Speakers include: Jonathan Sterne, Trebor Scholz, Graham Hubbs and Larissa Mann. ,“Listening Spaces is a 21st Century Explorations of Music, Technology and Culture”
CMU College of Fine Arts’ Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry & Alumni Hall.
Oakland
11am-5:30 pm // FREE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th
Oakland
11am-5:30 pm // FREE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20th
8th Annual Lawrenceville Artists’ Studio Tour
See where the creation takes place on the annual artists’ studio tour through the creative borough of Lawrenceville. 17 artists and 14 studios to visit in total. Click here to download the map.
See where the creation takes place on the annual artists’ studio tour through the creative borough of Lawrenceville. 17 artists and 14 studios to visit in total. Click here to download the map.
Lawrenceville - locations vary
10am-6pm // FREE
POP-UP ArtLab
Join the Mattress Factory’s on the go for the day ArtLab to learn and participate in what it feels like to be an installation artist at MF.
10am-6pm // FREE
POP-UP ArtLab
Join the Mattress Factory’s on the go for the day ArtLab to learn and participate in what it feels like to be an installation artist at MF.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Allegheny @ 1230 Federal Street - Northside
1-4pm
Night Haunts Live
Take a journey through the London night at this special event hosted live by writer Sukhdev Sandhu and sound artist Scanner. If you are scared of the dark you may want to see this one out.
1-4pm
Night Haunts Live
Take a journey through the London night at this special event hosted live by writer Sukhdev Sandhu and sound artist Scanner. If you are scared of the dark you may want to see this one out.
Pierce Studio for Performance (Trust Arts Education Center basement) @ 805-807 Liberty
Avenue - Cultural District
10pm // $5 // full bar
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st
David Sedaris
Humor writer David Sedaris performs alongside Pittsburgh’s Symphony Orchestra. Make your way to Heinz Hall this Sunday if you’re looking for an evening full of laughter and politically satirical fun.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21st
David Sedaris
Humor writer David Sedaris performs alongside Pittsburgh’s Symphony Orchestra. Make your way to Heinz Hall this Sunday if you’re looking for an evening full of laughter and politically satirical fun.
Heinz Hall @ 600 Penn Ave. - Cultural District
7 pm // For ticket information click here
Let us know if you make it out to any of these crafty events and how your experience was!
And please feel free to email us if there is an event you are organizing or one you think should be included.
7 pm // For ticket information click here
Let us know if you make it out to any of these crafty events and how your experience was!
And please feel free to email us if there is an event you are organizing or one you think should be included.
