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Weekend Treadings of the cultural nature: some bites and sounds, some artistic expressions and whatever else you add to the mix.

THURSDAY, MAY 23rd

Global Challenges & Local Impacts: Women’s Rights

This recurring conversation series that focuses on global events will talk about gender-specific issues directed towards women and the efforts made around the world for equality and women’s rights.

Union Project @ 801 N Negley Ave - Highland Park

6-8pm // FREE

Side By Side By Sondheim

In one night encounter a dazzling selection of songs by Broadway’s musical master, Stephen Sondheim. You can look forward to Company, Follies and Anyone Can Whistle and others.

Cabaret at Theater Square @ 655 Penn Ave - Cultural District

7:30pm // $39.7

FRIDAY, MAY 24th

May Tweetup at Wigle Whiskey

$5 food and drink tickets where 10% of your bar tab will benefit Pittsburgh Promise. Of course there will be specialty drinks, Cafe Raymond nosh and the ambiance of the too-cool Wigle Whiskey space and peeps.

Wigle Whiskey @ 2401 Smallman St - Strip District

6-9pm // $5+ depending on your thirst and appetite

-TREADERS CHOICE-

21 + Wine and Cheese

For an after work treat enjoy live music, learn a thing or two about the chemistry of winemaking (while enjoying a glass) or get a lesson on creating mozzarella in  the Science Center’s Kitchen Theatre.

Carnegie Science Center @ One Allegheny Ave - North Shore

6-10pm // $10

Party in the Tropics

Experience the Tropical Forest Conservatory as it’s transformed into a Pittsburgh nightspot! All the typical indulgences will be included - live dj, tasty cocktails and indulgent morsels.

Phipps Conservatory @ One Schenley Park - Oakland

7-11pm // FREE w. admission // 21+

SATURDAY, MAY 25th

PYROFEST

If you missed last year, this round is promised to be even better as Ricardo Caballer Ricasa brings their show, that’s never been seen in the US, straight from Spain. There will also be a “Rocks Love” sequel along with live music, food and a kids zone.

Hartwood Acres - Pittsburgh

3pm gates open // FREE-$60

Growing Pains by Nathan James

If you’re a Hip Hop fan than this one-man show is a must see! Spoken word, monologues, movement and multi-media imagery give life to this generation and it’s many influences.

August Wilson Center @ 980 Liberty Ave - Cultural District

8pm // $10

The Bloody Beetroots Live with special guests Valentino Khan, Tenova

This Italian producer/dj who was born the same year as punk rock will join special guests at Mr. Smalls to put on one of his raucous and infamous shows. Expect high energy and a mask bearing performer.  

Mr. Smalls Funhouse @ 400 Lincoln Ave -  Millvale  

9pm // $25

SUNDAY, MAY 26th

Friendship House Concerts: Linda McRae

In our stumbling off-the-beaten-path nature we discovered a great couple who hosts a series of house concerts in their home (we like their style!). To find out more or join them this weekend email friendshiphouseconcerts@gmail.com or call 412.361.6051.

$15 // RSVP required

2013 Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival

We are excited to announce the first annual Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival this weekend that will be host to a wide range of workshops, artists and activities. Be a part of something PGH and art in the making!

Toonseum @ 945 Liberty Ave - Cultural District

12-5pm // FREE or $150-250 for VIP

Beer Garden Opening Party

What better way to celebrate spring and its sunshine than with live music, from Backstabbing Good People, an outdoor deck and lots of great beer and food?

Bocktown Robinson @ 690 Chauvet Dr - Robinson

7-10pm // FREE but not including suds

MONDAY, MAY 27th  

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Annual Memorial Day Celebration

A special ceremony for fallen PA service members, field day activities, drum corps performances, museum tours and the opportunity to write letters to troops overseas! Rare historical flags will be on display as well.

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum @ 4141 Fifth Ave - Oakland  

10am-4pm // FREE  

Do you know of any cultural happenings that weren’t listed this week? Don’t forget you can submit events to info@treadingart.com.

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As we have mentioned here before, Treading Art aims to support the Pittsburgh art and culture scene by not only highlighting the regions many treasures but also getting the word out about job and internship opportunities!

Read below to find out about INTERNSHIPS IN FIVE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS at the KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER in East Liberty::

Details:

• Available during the Spring, Summer and Fall
• 10-12 weeks in length
• 10-12 hours/week (fill-time internships arranged on a case-by-case basis)
• Flexible schedules and training included
• Unpaid

Departments:

• Operations and Administration
• Marketing and Outreach
• Development
• Production
• Programming

For further details, requirements, internship gain, and to fill out an application please visit the Kelly Strayhorn Theater webpage.

For employers, institutions and schools…if you have a position to fill or opportunities to share, let us know. We’d love to be of help in getting the good word out. Email us at info@treadingart.com

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Weekend Treadings of the cultural nature: some bites and sounds, some artistic expressions and whatever else you add to the mix.

THURSDAY, MAY 16th  

Treading Art Salon Series

We’re at it again with the second installment of our salon series. These private events bring together artists, creatives and most importantly, our readers. If you would like to receive an invitation to future salons and events, please sign up for our weekly events listing and newsletter.

Location disclosed upon reservation

Full capacity

Nathaniel Philbrick

Allow best-selling author and National Book Award winner, Nathaniel Philbrick, mesmerize you about Bunker Hill - the battle that brought war to the colonies and the revolutionary landscape it inhabited.

Carnegie Library Lecture Hall @ 6600 Forbes Ave - Oakland

6pm // FREE // registration required // book signing to follow

Mystery Lecture: Kathryn Miller Haines

The Lawrenceville Historical Society will host this mystery writer as she speaks about The Home Front During WWII. The writer used this period as the backdrop for her critically acclaimed Rosie Winter series.

Canterbury Place, McVey Auditorium @ 310 Fisk Street - Lawrenceville

7pm // FREE

FRIDAY, MAY 17th

National Bike to Work Day

Get your bike on and ride into work! BikePGH sponsored with hydration stations and swag bags all over town.

Master Artist Presentation

This year the National Society of Arts and Letters hosts its annual conference at Artist Image Resource where Pennsylvania artist of the year, Susan Kemenyffy, will talk about her work. Food and print activities will follow!

AIR @ 518 Foreland Ave - Northside

10am-12pm // FREE

Food Revolution Day

Internationally renowned Chef Jamie Oliver started a global initiative to raise awareness about good food. Join local Pittsburghers, with family friendly events, chef competitions and great eating!

Various Locations

10am, 3pm, 5pm // FREE

- Treaders Choice -

After Hours @ The Library: Happy Hour

We bet you’ve never attended a party like this before, at a library! Live reggae from Freedom Band, Full Pint Beer, art from Tugboat Printshop, bourbon cocktail samples from 1947 Tavern, Marty’s Market desserts and mooore.

Carnegie Library @ 279 Fisk St - Lawrenceville

6-8pm // $40 // must purchase tickets in advance

8 X 8 PHOTO PARTY

To benefit Silver Eye, hundreds of 8X8 photographs, submitted from all over the world, will be up for sale at this party. VIP includes hor d’oeuvres and Wigle Whiskey cocktails then general admin offers music, photo booths, and food + drinks.

Silver Eye Center for Photography @ 1015 East Carson St - Southside

7pm vip, 8-11pm general // $15-25

SATURDAY, MAY 18th

Rain Barrel Workshop

Did you know you can harvest rainwater and reuse it in your garden? If this is something that might interest you, register for the workshop here!

Construction Junction @ 214 N Lexington St - Point Breeze

11am-12:30pm // $50 individual or $55 couple // includes needed hardware minus 55-gal. drum

Venture Outdoor Festival

With a climbing wall, fishing, boating, a river quest and more, celebrate the outdoors this weekend!

Point State Park

11am-6pm // FREE

PGH Photo Fair (5/18-19)

12 exhibitors from all over the world and country will set up shop for the weekend at the exceptional Unsmoke Systems. We think it’s time you tread your way out to Braddock for the afternoon.

Unsmoke Systems Artspace @ 1137 Braddock Ave - Braddock

12-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm // FREE

Art LAB: Black Light Project

Yet again, the Mattress Factory produces an engaging Art Lab. This time - a black light booth is involved and participants are the artists!

Mattress Factory @ 500 Sampsonia Way - Northside

1-4pm // FREE w. admission

MakerDate Auction 2013 

Join year two of this exciting and unusual fundraiser for Assemble. Up for auction is time spent with a local artists (15 to choose from) along with donated items. Also enjoy music, drinks and dancing!

6119 Penn Ave - East Liberty

7-10pm // $20

Versify

Enjoy a live poetry reading from artists Yona Harvey, Lori Wilson and Nancy Krygowski as part of Versify, East End Book Exchanges monthly poetry reading.  

East End Book Exchange @ 4754 Liberty Ave - Bloomfield

7:30-9pm // FREE

SUNDAY, MAY 19th   

Furious Gypsy Jazz & Soulful Klezmer

Join German clarinetist Susanne Ortner-Roberts, guitarist John Marcinizyn and Bulgarian accordionist Vladimir Mollov for an afternoon of exhilarating, toe-tapping fun!

3rd Street Gallery @ 220 Third St - Carnegie

3-4:30pm // $15 // BYOB

The Gospel Singer by C.S. Wyatt

Bricolage’s In the Raw series gives the opportunity to three local playwrights to work with a dramaturg to strengthen new work. Catch this piece about a cult-followed jazz performer who desires to switch paths to gospel singer.

Bricolage @ 937 Liberty Ave, 1st Fl - Cultural District

7pm // give-what-you-can at door

Do you know of any cultural happenings that weren’t listed this week? Don’t forget you can submit events to info@treadingart.com.

If you make it out to any of these events let us know by hashtagging (#) weekendtreadings on Twitter…Follow us here.