Poems of Diasporic Joy
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, PittsburghPoets Arthur Kayzakian, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Joy Priest, and Gaia Rajan reclaim diasporic poetry as a powerful conduit for joy and community.
World Literature: Sandra Cisneros Celebrates 40 Years of The House on Mango Street
Author Sandra Cisneros celebrates the 40th anniversary of her renowned novel "The House on Mango Street." ...
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Surprise!
Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. October's theme is Surprise! ...
Thursday Night Jazz: Thomas Wendt’s “Off Minor” Honors Barry Harris
Thursday Night Jazz returns with Thomas Wendt's "Off Minor" to honor jazz legend Barry Harris ...
Aaron Robertson & Joseph Earl Thomas Talk Utopia vs. Reality
Authors Joseph Earl Thomas and Aaron Robertson discuss the reality and utopia of Black life and its representation in their respective novels ...
Thursday Night Jazz: James Johnson III ft. Carolyn Perteete & Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians
James Johnson III returns to City of Asylum for a performance with vocalist Carolyn Perteete and Pittsburgh Symphony musicians ...
