The Pittsburgh Cultural Arts Meetup Group

This event begins at the wonderful Café Carnegie (inside Carnegie Museum of Art) so people can socialize and get coffee/tea/wine/drink or quick lunch Please note that Café Carnegie does not require museum admission which makes it particularly suitable as we plan the rest of the afternoon.

Because we expect a large turnout for this event (although we'll have a better idea once we know the weather forecast, etc.), we'll incorporate some flexibility.

We realize that while some people may only have a few hours of free time, others may enjoy spending the afternoon or early evening checking out all of the exhibits or perhaps meeting for an optional dinner.

After we're done meeting/eating/drinking at Café Carnegie, we'll gauge of the interests of everyone and the possibility of smaller groups (perhaps 5-15+ people) exploring the following options from 12-5 PM or even later with optional dinner.

Option A -- Spend the afternoon inside the many galleries and exhibits of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Of note is that there will be a docent led tour at 1 PM for the Carnegie Museum of Art.

In addition, we expect at least 10 people will get into Carnegie Museums for free based on those in the group that have Carnegie Museums memberships that allow them to bring guests. For those that are interested, priority for free admission will be decided by the order of arrival and recognition of members that are relatively new to the group.

Option B -- Walk over to Phipps to check out the new Tropical Forest Panama exhibit -- as well as the Phipps Spring Flower Show before it closes April 20. Although advanced timed tickets are required, we expect timed tickets will be available at the door.

Option C -- Walk over to check out the 31 Nationality Rooms inside the Cathedral of Learning where there will be 1-2:30 PM and 2:30-4 PM docent led tours. Tickets are $10 Adult and $6 Youth (ages 18 and under). To make reservations, please visit Tours | Nationality Rooms

Option D -- Walk over to check out the Latin American Cultural Center (LACC) permanent exhibit and special Haiti: Culture, Religion, and Revolution exhibit on display through June 28, 2025. Haitian paintings, ornate sculptures fashioned from recycled oil drums and other salvaged materials, and Vodou flags with intricately stitched sequin and bead patterns depicting religious spirits. This is the first comprehensive exhibit of the Haiti Friends Collection, assembled over decades of working with Haitian artists. Admission is $12 Adult, $6 Youth/Students, and free for Latin American Cultural Center (LACC) members. Visits are by appointment only.

Option E -- People can discuss if they'd to have lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant such as The Porch in Schenley Plaza or one of the many restaurants along Craig Street, Forbes Avenue, etc.

In terms of Admission Charges, we'll see if anyone has memberships (e.g., Carnegie Museums, Phipps) which allow them to bring guests in for free. We expect at least 10 people will be able to get into Carnegie Museums for free and several more people for free at Phipps.

Parking The Carnegie Museum has plenty of parking which is conveniently located near the museum entrance at the corner of Forbes Ave & S. Craig Street. Here is a link with more info about parking and directions http://cmoa.org/visit/directions-maps-parking/

Stay Tuned for updates!

Get Ready for a Fun-Filled Day at the 9th Annual August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party! This free, family-friendly event takes place on April 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

There will be 5 blocks of entertainment near the August Wilson House to
celebrate the birthday of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. This event features over 185 vendors, children's activities, a foam party, lip sync battle, food trucks, musical performances, and more!
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Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause and be a part of a beloved community tradition.

Bring the Family.
Connect with the Community!
Saturday
April 26, 2025
11am - 6pm
August Wilson House
1727 Bedford Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Stay tuned to updates!

Parking Street parking is available. In addition, this neighborhood is served by PRT Buses 81, 82, 83. There is also a nearby shopping plaza at 1850 Centre Avenue which contains a large grocery store Salem's Market Center Avenue along with local restaurants and other small businesses.

For more information about this concert, please visit Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic concert at Heinz Hall

For more information about other upcoming CMU concerts and events, please visit CMU School of Music

Meetup Considerations: Depending on the RSVP response and interests of the group, we may also include an option for a pre-concert gathering (beginning around 6:30 PM) for dinner/drink at a nearby restaurant downtown. Stay tuned for updates!

As always, it is also fine for those that wish to attend this concert on their own with family/friends instead.

This is a great opportunity to hear CMU Philharmonic perform inside beautiful Heinz Hall downtown. Of note is that most CMU School of Music concerts are held on the CMU Campus and other nearby venues such as Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, Soldiers & Sailors Museum, WQED Studios.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability or call 412-423-8980.

Please join us for Confluence Ballet Company's world premiere performance of a new ballet "The Onion" on May 3rd at 7 PM and May 4th at 2 PM. This world premiere performance will take place at Attack Theatre in Lawrenceville, 212 45th Street.

Featuring original live music composed by Pittsburgh musician Joshua Malavé, and new choreography directed by co-artistic directors Adrian Green and Elena Cvetkovich, as well as company artist Keeley Hernandez, this original ballet is based on a powerful parable from Fyodor Dostoevsky’s brilliant philosophical exploration, “The Brothers Karamazov.”

“The Onion” tackles the relationship between good and evil and how the consequences of our actions on Earth affect us in the afterlife.

Each performance will feature a moderated post-show discussion with the audience to explore the creative process behind this work, as well as the ongoing mission and vision of Confluence Ballet.

TICKETS: Available in advance or at the door if the show isn't sold out
$25 General Admission
$21 Senior Citizen (65+)
$21 Students