EVENT: An Experimental Space for Reconnection With the Natural World, by Lazae LaSpina, at Biddle’s Escape Coffee House, Wilkinsburg
WHEN: Sat., April 18 It was a sound walk, so we wore headphones and listened to a recording while walking down the street. I thought it was really cool that the cat was sitting there when they were talking about a cat because they couldn’t have staged that; cats do not sit still. I was very confused. I wasn’t sure what it was about. And then I kind of realized it was about a caterpillar and butterflies. I think the best art does that, though. You don’t have to know exactly what it’s about, it just made me feel kind of caterpillar-y. After the walk we entered a house and it was like being inside a cocoon. The house was like a peepshow. You looked through a hole in the wall and there was, like, a fairy butterfly on the other side, but it was awkward because she was holding full eye contact, which demanded I [hold] full eye contact. It was very claustrophobic in the house; it made me uncomfortable.
MON 27 ART FOR CHANGE 2015. Silent & verbal art auctions to benefit the PERSAD center. 6 p.m. Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, Downtown. 412-441-9786.
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LOCAL WRITERS SHELF LAUNCH & LUNCH. Readings by local authors, live music & potluck. Hosted by the Taproot Writer’s Workshop, Inc. 12 p.m. Laughlin Memorial Library, Ambridge. 724-630-0918. SATURDAY NIGHT POETRY. Local poets Margaret Bashaar, Dan Nowak & Jill Khoury read from their new works. 7 p.m. Classic Lines, Squirrel Hill. 412-422-2220.
PETERSON. Meet the authors of “Allegheny City: a History of Pittsburgh’s North Side”. 6:30 p.m. Classic Lines, Squirrel Hill. 412-422-2220. PITTSBURGH CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY READING GROUP. Tue, 6 p.m. East End Book Exchange, Bloomfield. 412-224-2847. STEEL CITY SLAM. Open mic poets & slam poets. 3 rounds of 3 minute poems. Tue, 7:45 p.m. Capri Pizza and Bar, East Liberty. 412-362-1250. STORY NIGHT. Live, open mic storytelling w/ a different theme every month. Last Tue of every month, 8 p.m. Riley’s Pour House, Carnegie. 412-279-0770. STORYTELLING @ RILEY’S. Story telling on a theme every month. Last Tue of every month, 8 p.m. Riley’s Pour House, Carnegie. 412-279-0770.
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JENNIFER MORALES. Readings from her new book, “Meet Me Halfway”. 7 p.m. The Big Idea Bookstore & Cafe, Bloomfield. 412-687-4323. ROBERTA BEARY W/ DON WENTWORTH. An Evening of Haiku & Short Poetry. 7 p.m. Classic Lines, Squirrel Hill. 412-622-3175.
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WED 29 MUSTACHES AND MICROBREWS. Drink some mircobrews to benefit the DePaul School. 6:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera, Strip District. 412-924-1019.
BOOKLOVER’S BASH. Amazing Books 2nd anniversary party. 7 p.m. Amazing Books, Squirrel Hill. 412-436-5535. THE HOUR AFTER HAPPY HOUR WRITER’S WORKSHOP. Young writers & recent graduates looking for additional feedback on their work. thehourafterhappyhour. wordpress.com Thu, 7-9 p.m. Lot 17, Bloomfield. 412-687-8117. POETRY INTERACTIVE. Reading, listening & discussing the art of Poetry. Presented by the Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange. 7 p.m. Brentwood Library. 412-882-5694. A TRIBUTE TO CHARLES BUKOWSKI. 20 local writers read in honor of Bukowski. 8 p.m. Brillobox, Bloomfield. 412-621-4900.
CELEBRATE NEW BOOKS FOR KIDS. Meet & hear local childrens’ authors Elizabeth Segel & Sharon Flake. 2 p.m. Classic Lines, Squirrel Hill. 412-422-2220.
TUE 28 DAN ROONEY & CAROL
THU 23 CREATURE COSTUME MAKING. Find inspiration in the plants, animals, weather & bugs to create costumes & props w/ Emily Cross & Brooke Smokelin. 12-3 p.m. and Sat., April 25, 12-3 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
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CRITIC: Penny Vozniak, 39, a filmmaker from Sydney, Australia
BOOK ‘EM BOOKS TO PRISONERS WORK PARTY. Read & code letters, pick books, pack ‘em or database ‘em! Sundays 4-7 p.m. or by appt. Thomas Merton Center, Garfield. 412-361-3022. POEM-A-THON WRITE-IN & READING. Fundraiser benefiting Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Participants pledge to write a certain number of poems during April & collect donations from friends & family. Celebrate together w/ more poem writing & an open mic reading. 3 p.m. East End Book Exchange, Bloomfield. 412-366-0409. SPRINGTIME ON BROADWAY. A luncheon to benefit the Women’s Guild. Union Ballroom. 11 a.m. Duquesne University, Uptown. 412-396-5709.
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RICHARD FLANAGAN. Author discusses his novel, “The Narrow Road to the Deep North.” 7 p.m. Carnegie Lecture Hall, Oakland. 412-622-8866. SARA SHEPARD. Author talk. 7 p.m. Mount Lebanon
ALLEGHENY COUNTY MARBLES PROGRAM. Free games & lessons for children 14 & under. Tournaments. Various locations. Thru May 27 412-821-5779. BACKYARD EXHIBIT. Musical swing set, sandbox, solar-powered instruments, more. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
Opera on Used Vinyl Great voices and great music are available in boxed sets, typically in splendid shape and often for $3 or $4 per disc. Tip: At local used shops, look for the beautifully packaged RCA Victor “Red Seal” stuff from the ’50s and ’60s.
SAT 25 ART OF ORIGAMI. An interactive workshop on origami folding. 2:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, Downtown. 412-281-7141. CREATURE COSTUME MAKING. Find inspiration in the plants, animals, weather & bugs to create costumes & props w/ Emily Cross & Brooke Smokelin. 12-3 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058. DANCE ME A STORY W/ PITTSBURGH BALLET THEATER. 3-5 years olds can move to favorite childhood stories. Each 45 minute class will begin w/ simple stretches & warm-ups before journeying into each story & its characters through movement & song. Parents are encouraged to participate. Registration required. Sat, 10 a.m. Thru May 2 Baldwin Borough Public Library, Baldwin. 412-885-2255. FAMILY FRIENDLY KIDS OPEN MIC. Sat, 6 p.m. Hambone’s, Lawrenceville. 412-681-4318. PETTING ZOO. Animals, pony rides & lunch. 11 a.m.1 p.m. South Avenue United Methodist Church, Wilkinsburg. 412-371-7421.
Free Jazz at the Fairmont Hotel Wednesday through Saturday nights, check out sets from local jazz musicians in the lobby adjoining the hotel bar. 510 Market St., Downtown {PHOTO BY BILL O’DRISCOLL}
SUN 26
*Stuff We Like MUSIC EDITION
Public Library, Mt. Lebanon. 412-531-1912.
{PHOTO BY BILL O’DRISCOLL}
EVERYONE IS A CRITIC
LET THEM EAT CAKE. Midwife Center’s 10th anniversary fundraiser party & cake contest. Refreshments, a silent auction, photo booth, entertainment. Amateur, professional bakers & decorators from around the region will take you out for a night at the theater w/ incredible cakes based on films, film production & the excitement of going to the theater. 7:30-10 p.m. Pittsburgh Opera, Strip District. 412.321.6880 x208.
Galaxie Electronics Plug-in gear from turntables and tapedecks on up are treated lovingly here by “The Turntable Doctor.” For sales or service, the prices are right, and the turnaround time is quick. 2136 Murray Ave. Squirrel Hill
Impulse If you’re bummed there aren’t more LGBT spaces in Pittsburgh geared toward women, drop by this dance party that takes over a new venue each quarter. $5 gets you in; next up, Spring Fever at Altar Bar on May 30. www.impulsepittsburgh.com
MON 27 FAMILY GAME NIGHT. Last Mon of every month, 5-8 p.m. Dobra Tea, Squirrel Hill. 412-449-9833. MAKER STORY TIME. Explore tools, materials & processes inspired by books. Listen to stories read by librarianturned-Teaching Artist Molly. Mon, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.
TUE 28 HOMEWORK HELP. For grades
Sound Opinions Writing professor Jim DeRogatis and music critic Greg Kot offer insightful criticism and fun segments on this radio show that spans music genres. From WBEZ in Chicago, it airs locally on WESA (90.5 FM) Thursdays at 9 p.m.
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