May 17 Friday
The artists in Getting the Spirit Out, the 2024 Distillery Artist Residency Exhibition have created a group of works that feel distinctly alive — channeling spirits and visualizing the unseen energy around us. Though they all work in very different ways, using a variety of different media and processes, and draw on unique cultural backgrounds, the artists in this year’s Distillery cohort all use their practice to give life — to history, memory, suffering, and joy — and to set their creative spirits free. This year’s Artists-in-Residence are Imani Batts, Armanis Fuentes, Finn Dugan, Joshua Challen Ice, Evangeline Mensah-Agyekum, Sophie Thompson, and Caroline Yoo.
Live Animal Encounters run daily from 1:30-2 p.m. in the Earth Theater, located in Discovery Basecamp. Led by knowledgeable museum staff, encounters feature 4 live animal ambassadors, a mix of reptiles, mammals, birds, and invertebrates, from all around the world. Learn about the natural history, adaptive behaviors and unique stories of animal ambassadors that call our museum home.
For the safety of animal ambassadors and presenters, no late entries to the show will be permitted.
Live music in the tasting room. Free entry!
Folk February left us wanting more soothing sounds, and since Sweet Jazz has become a staple at Sweetwater, this year the Community Room doors will open to one of our biggest ongoing concert series, Sweet Jazz.
Join us for six weeks of Sweet Jazz performances starting on May 10. The concerts will be held both on-site in Sweetwater’s Community Room and Club Thaw located at 174 Camp Meeting Road Extension, Sewickley, Pa., 15143.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. Music will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
Limited tickets available, seating is first come, first serve.
Please note that our indoor jazz concerts do not allow outside food or beverage. Meals will be available for purchase courtesy of Chef Alvarez, with select wines available for purchase by the glass for attendees 21+ with a valid I.D.
Celebrate Diversity in STEAM at International Creatives Day!
Join us for a day of embracing the rich tapestry of ethnic and cultural diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) fields. International Creatives Day is a celebration that invites individuals from all walks of life to come together, learn, share, and explore the incredible fusion of artistic creations and technological innovations in Pittsburgh.
Immerse yourself in the world of creativity as makers rooted in a myriad of world cultures showcase their unique artistic expressions. From traditional arts to DIY masterpieces, experience the beauty of cultural diversity through the lens of creativity.
Venture into the realm of technology with innovative minds from diverse backgrounds. Get hands-on with projects and activities that highlight the intersection of culture and technology.
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, professionals, and creators from the Pittsburgh region. Enjoy an evening of learning from diverse perspectives, fostering a collaborative spirit that transcends borders and empowers creativity.
Mark your calendar for International Creatives Day — a day to celebrate unity in diversity and creativity!
The evening will include special guests, STEAM activities for all ages, and snacks!
We are so excited for our upcoming Love in Bloom Social & Showcase! Join us for performances, delicious treats, and of course great dancing at the gorgeous Bulgarian Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center. Swing by and support our students in their dance journey!
Friday, May 17, 20247 p.m.: Performances (and a mini-lesson in latin!)8 p.m.: Fantastic music, food, performances, and all the dancing your legs can manage!
Food by the amazing Cilantro y Ajo Food Truck!
BMNECC451 W. 8th Avenue, West Homestead, Pa.
TicketsAdults: $20Children (12 and under): $10Tickets available online and at the door!
Dress code: Garden Party Attire
Friday & Saturday, May 17* – 18 | *with discussion7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (including discussion)
KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.Pay What Moves You: $15 – $35
Lost on a Loom examines lost South Asian histories through the lens of Indian Textiles and Fabrics. Known for their vibrant colors, alluring textures, and indigenous motifs symbolizing various aspects of culture, trade, religion and nature, these materials hold stories that have molded South Asia’s history as well as its ties to a Colonial past.
The piece will explore color, shape, movement, and historical contexts of various fabrics including Kantha Embroidery brought to the United States by Bengali Peddlers in the late 1800’s, Khadi, a homespun natural fabric that was the centerpiece of India’s Independence Movement, Jute Fabrics spiraling out from peasant communities in the Bengal Delta into the world market, the Ready Made Garment Industry in Bangladesh along with the collapse of the Raza Plaza and finally Dhaka Muslin, a fine and delicate cloth once worn by royalty which no longer exists.
Weaving together a first-generation Bengali protagonist with the stories of fabric from Bengal, the piece uses dance, storytelling, video imagery, familial narratives, and recollections of the past, to draw parallels to the movement of material, the movement(s) of people and economic and social disparities that continue to remain etched into the fabric of modern history.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together for one unforgettable night.
Relive the era with electrifying music featuring an incredible score of songs performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased smash-hits include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” "I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.
May 18 Saturday
Park ’til Dark will take place in South Park on Saturday, May 18! The family-friendly, free outdoors event offers something for everyone! Featuring free and engaging activities such as yoga, bicycling, ranger-led tours, forest bathing, children’s dek hockey, tree plantings and more at our most popular parks. We work with partners across the county to ensure a welcoming day in the park for everyone. Park ’til Dark is capped by our widely-heralded Pour at the Park event, now in their 8th year! This ticketed regional brews and bites festival is unique in the region because it is family-friendly, offering a children’s fun-zone and live, local music right inside the South Park Museum building.
Registration is required but everything is free!
The Arthritis Foundation is boldly pursuing a cure for America's #1 cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science, resources, advocacy, and community connections.
Through the Foundation's signature walk event, Walk to Cure Arthritis (WTCA), communities across the country unite to help find solutions, better treatments, and a cure for Arthritis.
WTCA Pittsburgh is fully accessible to participants of all ages and abilities by offering multiple route options around South Shore Riverfront Park. The walk brings together participants, families, advocates, healthcare professionals, and sponsors for Pittsburgh’s largest Arthritis-only focused event for a day of inclusion, fun, and togetherness.
There is no fee to register and participate, but walkers who raise $100+ will receive an event t-shirt.