The document provides information about arts and cultural events happening in Pittsburgh's Penn Arts District, which spans the Bloomfield, Garfield, Friendship, and East Liberty neighborhoods. It lists various art galleries, performance spaces, and other venues in the district, along with upcoming events in April and May. The Penn Arts District is highlighted as an example of Pittsburgh's growing cultural scene that aims to revitalize the neighborhood through the arts.

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If you appreciate the arts, then you should check out the
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april 25: pub quiz 8- 10 pm (first floor), drink and draw (open
drawing studio featuring live models...visit www.myspace.com/
brilloboxdrinkanddraw)6 - 9 pm (second floor), $10, karaoke 10 pm - 2 15
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GARFIELD ARTWORKS
5/1 - The Nerd Parade, Elliott Sussman, David Shultz, 8 pm
5/4 - The Birds and The Bees art opening, 6-10 pm IMAGES IN ABOVE MURAL INCLUDE PHOTOS FROM DANCE ALLOY THEATER • WORM’S EYE VIEW BY KATE BECHAK, A 2005 COM-
5/5 - Josh Marcus, Boca Chica, Mon River Ramblers 8 pm
5/6 - “I Made It” crafts fair, 10 am - 4 pm
MUNITY MURAL AT 5900 PENN AVENUE IN THE EAST LIBERTY SECTION OF PITTSBURGH. • PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER • KELLY
5/8 - Pattern is Movement, Aydin, Kite Operations 8 pm STRAYHORN THEATER, PHOTO BY JOSHUA FRANZOS • UNBLURRED PROMOTIONAL ART
5/9 - Dollyrots, My Niece Denise, Bridgley Moore, 8 pm
5/12 - The Watchers, Victoria Jackal, In the Wake of Giants, 8 pm
5/13 - Jefferson Presents: Filmmaker Bill Daniel, 8 pm 1. brillobox 7. IMAGEBOX 12. KELLY-STRAYHORN
THE QUIET STORM 4104 Penn Ave • 412.621.4900 4933 Penn Ave. • 412-441-0930 THEATER
May 5, 6-10pm, Cinco de Mayo supper www.myspace.com/brilloboxevents www.imagebox.com 5941 Penn Avenue • 412-363-3000
May 13, 10am-2pm, Mother’s Day Brunch open tues-sat 5 pm - 2 am Imagebox is an art gallery and web/graphic design www.kelly-strayhorn.org
firm. We showcase local artists and design logos, The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater is a performing arts
DANCE ALLOY THEATER open sunday 6 pm - 2 am
print materials and websites for local businesses. venue, accessible cultural and educational resource,
8 week Summer Semester starts June 9! brillobox is a bar/restaurant/lounge/art-space
dedicated to the spirit of community and it’s creativity. and an important part of the plan for East Liberty’s
Hip Hop, Salsa, Middle Eastern, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Yoga, Pilates & now
Irish Step Dancing for kids and adults of all skill levels. Register by May 8. EDGE STUDIO revitalization.
25th and dave $10 on each class! A complete schedule is available at the Gallery at EDGE studio
2. ATTACK THEATRE 5411 Penn Avenue • 412-345-5005
www.dancealloy.org.
4805 Penn Avenue • 412.441.8444 13. SHADOW LOUNGE
www.edge-studio.com
ATTACK THEATRE www.attacktheatre.com 5972 Baum Blvd • 412.363.8277
Opening reception Fri, May 4, 7-9pm
RedDust Attack Theatre joins Pittsburgh composer Mathew Rosenblum, Attack Theatre builds community with artists and www.shadowlounge.net
NYC video artist Kurt Raskle and the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh for the Dates: May 4th - 25th A performance lounge and venue featuring live
world premiere of the retro-futuristic performance of RedDust. Perfor- audiences through the process and production of per- Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
sonal, accessible dance-based performance. Blending music, poetry, films screenings, and events.
mances Friday, May 18 at 8pm, Saturday, May 19 at 8pm and Sunday, May Convergent Acts—An exhibit exploring the collaborative
20 at 3pm. Tickets: www.proartstickets.org or 412.394.3353. varied art forms with dynamic contemporary dance, process of EDGE studio with Kathleen Mulcahy and Ron
Attack Theatre performs and conducts classes and Desmett in creating a contemporary theater experience. 14. AVA BAR & LOUNGE
KELLY-STRAYHORN THEATER residencies locally and throughout the world. 126 S. Highland Ave. • 412.363.8277
Attack Theatre presents Games of Steel
Friday, April 27th, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 28th at 8 p.m. 9. THE QUIET STORM www.avapgh.net
and 10:30 p.m.; Monday, April 30th at 8:00 p.m. 3. MEL’S OUTLAW TATTOO 5430 Penn Avenue • 412-661-9355 A relaxing lounge featuring DJs spinning music
Tickets: $15 students / $18 advance $22 at the door 4901 Penn Ave • 412-661-1996 from all over the World.
Opening night Reception: $40 www.quietstormcoffee.com
Order online from www.proartstickets.org or call 412-394-3353 www.melsoutlawtattoo.com Mon-Fri 7:30am-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm
For more information, visit: www.attacktheatre.com Open 11-8 Tuesday Thru Saturday Sun 9am-9pm
Body modification is a personal expeirience. It East End coffeehouse & restaurant; vegetarian/ 15. KELLY’S BAR & LOUNGE
New Horizon Theater presents The Stylistics 6012 Penn Circle South
Saturday, May 5 at 7:30 pm shouldn’t cost you more to be a part of it. vegan breakfast, lunch & dinner daily; award-win-
Tickets: $40-$50 Balcony seating ning Sunday brunch; pinball. 412-363-6012
$100 includes Orchestra seating, black tie reception, and one-year ticket www.kellysbarandlounge.com
package for New Horizon Theater 4. MODERNFORMATIONS 10. PITTSBURGH GLASS Mon-Sat 5pm-2am
For tickets: 412-431-0773, newhorizontheater@yahoo.com, Gallery and Performance Space
locations: Ashanti Potpourri, Dorsey’s Record Shop, Stedeford’s Records, 4919 Penn Avenue • 412-362-0274
CENTER An art deco bar known for great cocktails, diverse
mail: PO Box 40102, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 5472 Penn Avenue • 412-365-2145 beer selection and eclectic menu. Kelly’s has the
Proceeds from this event benefit New Horizon Theater. www.modernformations.com www.pittsburghglasscenter.org best jukebox around in addition to weekly dj’s
ModernFormations’ goal is to contribute to the spinning funk, soul and punk rock.
The Kente Arts Alliance presents Geri Allen and the Mary Lou growing artistic culture of Pittsburgh, the Penn Tuesday - Thursday 10 am to 7 pm
Williams Collective Avenue arts community, and to the surrounding Friday - Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, May 6, at 3 pm
Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the door
neighborhoods. It creates an atmosphere conducive Open late on First Fridays 16. WHOLE FOODS
Order online from www.proartstickets.org or call 412-394-3353
to bringing interaction and discussion about the arts. Closed on Monday MARKET
A Tribute to Pittsburgh’s own Mary Lou Williams! ModernFormations continues to give emerging art- One of the top glass studios in the U.S. Watch live
ists, whose talent is greater than their opportunity
5880 Centre Ave • 412-441-7960 x215
glass blowing demonstrations, explore contemporary
MODERNFORMATIONS to exhibit, a chance to show their work in Pittsburgh. glass exhibitions and signup for a workshop. Open 8am to 10pm daily
Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space. Bigfoot: The Art Show. www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Through drawings, paintings, photos, sculpture, and print, 10 to 20 artists Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural
will convey various images that the words “Bigfoot” can conjure up. Thru 5. THE SPROUT FUND 11. DANCE ALLOY THEATER and organic foods supermarket and America’s first na-
May 25. Opening reception May 4. Garfield, 412/362-0274. 4920 Penn Avenue • 412.325.0646 5530 Penn Ave. • 412-363-4321 tional certified organic grocer. The Whole Foods Mar-
www.sproutfund.org www.dancealloy.org ket motto, “Whole foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”
SHADOW LOUNGE Pittsburgh’s premiere modern dance company and captures the company’s mission to find success in
April 28: Souled Out Saturdays-DJs spinning the hottest Soul and Party The Sprout Fund is a nonprofit organization sup-
Music All Night Long! Doors @ 10p :: 21+Over :: $7 RSVP/$10 with out porting innovative ideas and grassroots community school, presents world-class dancetheater and pro- customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excel-
April 29: Mic Melters Series. Hosted by Nathan James feat. Sonya Renee, projects that are catalyzing change in Pittsburgh. vides high quality, non-competitive dance/move- lence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value,
TAALAM ACEY, & FLOWMENTALZ. Doors @ 6p :: 18+Over :: $10 w. school ment education for all ages and abilities. community support and environmental improvement.
supplies, $15 w/o
May 4: Black Blondie (Trip-Hop/Soul, Minneapolis); Gene Jive & SMI (Hip- 6. GARFIELD ARTWORKS
Hop/Soul); Metropolitans (Jazz/Pop); Doors @ 10p :: 18+Over :: $5 Cover 4931 Penn Ave. • 412-361-2262
AVA BAR & LOUNGE www.garfieldartworks.com
April 28: Global Beats feat. DJ Chanel (Brazilian & World). Doors @ 9p :: Art gallery and music performance space.
21+Over :: $5 Cover Also hosts films, poetry, theater, workshops
April 29: Mic Melters Series After Party. Doors @ 9p-2a and meetings. All ages welcome.
May 4: Paper Thick feat. DJ Vex (Hip-Hop/Soul/Club); Doors @ 9p :: No
Cover :: 21+Over
connecting people to art
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from Oakland and South Side take the 54C to Millvale and Liberty. Walk two blocks on Millvale to Penn.
from Shadyside take the 71A to Negley and Penn