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PGHwrites: Andrew Swensen & Yan Pang's "Shelter" (Musical Theatre Showcase)

PGHwrites: Andrew Swensen & Yan Pang’s “Shelter” (Musical Theatre Showcase)

From the minds of Andrew Swensen and Yan Pang, City of Asylum hosts a showcase of “Shelter,” the story of scars carried from childhood into adulthood, how pain can distort our perception and damage our relationships, and how we find ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Randy Napoleon, Jeff Pedraz & Thomas Wendt's Celebration of Detroit, Philly & Pittsburgh Jazz

Thursday Night Jazz: Randy Napoleon, Jeff Pedraz & Thomas Wendt’s Celebration of Detroit, Philly & Pittsburgh Jazz

Philadelphia, Detroit, and Pittsburgh are three of the most important cities in jazz, each churning out an astounding number of jazz masters. Guitarist Randy Napoleon (Detroit), bassist Jeff Pedraz (Philadelphia), and drummer Thomas Wendt (Pittsburgh) come together in this concert ...
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Drue Heinz Literature Prize Presents: 45th Anniversary Reading with Prizewinners Bill Gaythwaite, Caroline Kim & Kelly Sather

Drue Heinz Literature Prize Presents: 45th Anniversary Reading with Prizewinners Bill Gaythwaite, Caroline Kim & Kelly Sather

A reading and celebration of short fiction honoring 45 years of the Drue Heinz Prize, one of the most significant short fiction awards in the nation, with current and alumni prizewinners ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Lou Stellute Quartet's Jazz Standards (plus Spontaneous, Beautiful & Funky Improvisations)

Thursday Night Jazz: Lou Stellute Quartet’s Jazz Standards (plus Spontaneous, Beautiful & Funky Improvisations)

Lou Stellute, Antonio Croes, Ava Lintz, and George Heid III take the stage for a set of jazz standards mixed in with a musically inventive, funky, free, and improvisational performance! ...
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Writer-in-Residence: Anouar Rahmani's "The End of the Third World" (Book Preview)

Writer-in-Residence: Anouar Rahmani’s “The End of the Third World” (Book Preview)

City of Asylum’s Writer-in-Residence series continues with an exciting preview of Algerian writer and activist Anouar Rahmani’s forthcoming new novel, "The End of the Third World"—a project seven years in the making ...
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  • June 2023
  • Tue 6
    June 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    An Ode to Musical Innovator Erwin Schulhoff with Clarion Quartet & Friends

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program is the second in a series of three classical music concerts performed by the Clarion Quartet. This concert honors composer Erwin Schulhoff, a multi-faceted and multi-genre innovator in music, far ahead of his time.

    Thu 8
    live music Pittsburgh
    June 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The Second of Four for Mingus with AJ Johnson

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    As part of his project “Four for Mingus,'' AJ Johnson presents the second in a series of four concerts dedicated to visionary musician Charles Mingus. This concert will feature his music reflecting energetic black Christian worship practices and music reflecting Mingus' own self-reflection.

    Fri 16
    June 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Answering the Call to Adventure with Jazz & Fly Fishing

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Jazz & Fly Fishing is a unique group of jazz musicians, adding a nuanced new genre to the  intersection of outdoor adventure and the arts. They are now embarking on their American tour, stopping at City of Asylum in addition to performing at clubs, festivals, fly shops, and river banks while documenting their adventures along the way.

    Sun 18
    June 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

    Kente Summer Madness: Winston Bell Quartet & Jacquea Mae

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Kente Arts Alliance presents a series of three energetic and engaging concerts focusing on the art and music of the African Diaspora. The first concert in this series presents the Winston Bell Quartet, who share the stage with spoken word artist Jacquea Mae.

    Wed 21
    June 21, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The History of Cuban Music: From Africa to Cuba with Hugo Cruz & Caminos

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program is the first of three concerts in the “History of Cuban Music” series, curated, arranged, and performed by Hugo Cruz. All three concerts will combine musical performances, talks, and video and film excerpts.

    Mon 26
    June 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    An Alluring Night of Jazz with AurallaurA

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program presents a mid-album preview concert for Exetastes, an original jazz album from composer and vocalist, Laura Chu Wiens (AurallaurA)

    Tue 27
    June 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The Music of Marian McPartland with Strings with Yoko Suzuki

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This series builds on Yoko Suzuki’s ongoing projects to showcase the music of influential female jazz composers and leaders. Commemorating the tenth year since the passing of Marian McPartland, this concert will feature the arrangements of her original compositions and the songs she frequently played.

  • July 2023
  • Thu 6
    July 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    An Inquisitive Night of Jazz with Alex Hamburger

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    After some time away—a few years in New York and one in Switzerland— flutist, vocalist, and composer Alex Hamburger has returned to her roots and is ready to make some noise. This program is part of the CD release tour for her sophomore album "What If?"

    Sun 9
    July 9, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

    Kente Summer Madness: Howie Alexander Band & Ezra Smith

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This summer, the Kente Arts Alliance is presenting a series of three energetic and engaging concerts at City of Asylum, with special focus on the art and music of the African Diaspora. The second concert in this series presents the Howie Alexander Band, who share the stage with spoken word artist Leslie “Ezra” Smith. 

    Thu 13
    July 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The History of Cuban Music: Danz​​ón, Cha Cha Cha, Charanga, Danzonete, & Mambo with Hugo Cruz and Caminos

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program is the second of three concerts in the “History of Cuban Music” series, curated, arranged, and performed by Hugo Cruz. This concert spotlights the musical genres danz​​ón, cha cha cha, charanga, danzónete, and mambo. 

    Wed 19
    July 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Getting Into the Groove with Afrobeat Legend Kaleta & Super Yamba Band

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    In this concert, we welcome back Brooklyn’s Kaleta & Super Yamba Band, fronted by Afrobeat and Juju veteran Leon Ligan-Majek (a.k.a. Kaleta).

    Thu 20
    live music Pittsburgh
    July 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The Third of Four for Mingus with AJ Johnson

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    As part of his project “Four for Mingus,'' AJ Johnson presents the third in  a series of four concerts. This performance will focus on the ways in which Charles Mingus expanded the blues and adopted it to his artistic vision, stretching the genre to new dimensions. 

  • August 2023
  • Sun 6
    August 6, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

    Kente Summer Madness: Anqwenique, LaKeisha Wolf, & BusCrates

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This summer, the Kente Arts Alliance is presenting a series of three energetic and engaging concerts at City of Asylum, with special focus on the art and music of the African Diaspora. The final concert in this series presents vocalist Anqwenique, who will share the stage with spoken word artist LaKeisha Wolf. 

    Wed 9
    devin drobka trio
    August 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    A Night of Jazz Piano with Devin Drobka Trio

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Don’t miss this stop on the Devin Drobka Trio’s tour as they embark on a 10-show journey through the Midwest. Their debut record, "Resorts," released in 2021, blurs the line between composition and improvisation and stretches the boundaries of a traditional piano trio.

    Thu 17
    August 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The History of Cuban Music: African & Spanish Music Influence in Cuba with Hugo Cruz and Caminos

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program is the finale of three concerts in the “History of Cuban Music'' series, curated and arranged by Hugo Cruz, and performed by Hugo Cruz and Caminos. This third concert will feature Afro-Cuban music traditions from the Yoruba and Abakuá cultures, and the Spanish-influenced Cuban genres of punto guajiro, bulerias, tanguillo, rumba, and seguidilla.

    Thu 31
    live music Pittsburgh
    August 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    The Finale of Four for Mingus with AJ Johnson

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    In support of his project “Four for Mingus,'' AJ Johnson presents the last in a series of four concerts dedicated to visionary musician Charles Mingus. This final concert will spotlight Charles Mingus’ tributes to Duke Ellington, creating a unique homage to both of these major figures in the history of jazz. 

  • September 2023
  • Tue 5
    September 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Celebrating the Music & Resilience of Manganiyar Musicians with Shalini R. Ayyagari

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This program presents a combination reading and musical performance with author and ethnomusicologist, Shalini R. Ayyagari. In Shalani’s book, Musical Resilience: Performing Patronage in the Indian Thar Desert, she shows how professional low-caste musicians from the Thar Desert borderland of Rajasthan, India have skillfully reinvented their cultural and economic value in postcolonial India

    Thu 7
    September 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Off Minor Presents Mr. Clarinet: A Celebration of Buddy DeFranco

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Fan favorite jazz series Off Minor returns this September with an ode to Buddy DeFranco.

    Wed 13
    September 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Blending Genre & Perspective Through Sound with Kinetic

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Utilizing a unique blend of global folk traditions and contemporary jazz, Kinetic’s performance efforts celebrate multiculturalism, wisdom, and unity.

    Thu 14
    September 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    A Night of Reggae-Afropop Fusion with Mathew Tembo

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Mathew Tembo returns this fall as part of his U.S. tour! Themed "Reggae-Afro," this tour is aimed at highlighting the impact that reggae has had on his Afropop style from Zambia.

    Mon 18
    September 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

    Celebrate Thumbscrew’s 5th Biennial Residency at City of Asylum

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    In an exciting return to the Alphabet City stage, Thumbscrew (Tomas Fujiwara, Michael Formanek, and Mary Halvorson) debut a program of original compositions, developed and rehearsed over the course of their 5th biennial residency at City of Asylum. 

  • October 2023
  • Mon 9
    October 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Jazz Poetry Concert & Collaboration

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This special program presents a jazz concert featuring Mat Maneri (performing with the ASH Quartet). The jazz set is followed by a jazz and poetry collaboration with poet Denver Butson and four poets from our partnership with the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, Busisiwe Mahlangu, Saba Hamzah, Yashika Graham, and Tammy Lai-Ming Ho. 

    Mon 16
    October 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Building a Bridge Through Jazz with Eastern Boundary Quartet

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This unique collaboration is a mixture of avant garde jazz and ethno music from Hungary, like a cultural bridge between the USA and Eastern-Europe.

    Wed 18
    October 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    A Night of Genre-Blending Jazz with Oscar Peñas

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    In this concert we welcome Oscar Peñas and his quartet as they share Oscar’s new album, Chicken or Pasta. This is Oscar’s sixth self-produced album as a leader and features Sara Caswell, Motohito Fukushima, and Richie Barshay, as well as special guests Mike Stern and Greg Leisz.

    Thu 26
    October 26, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Off Minor: The Monktet Returns!

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Our Off Minor series continues with an ode to Thelonious Monk.

  • November 2023
  • Sun 5
    November 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST

    At The Intersection of Jazz, Collaboration, & Collective Well-Being with Nicole Mitchell and Black Earth SWAY

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    For this combination concert and reading, author Nicole Mitchell shares with us her new book, "The Mandorla Letters: for the hopeful."

    Mon 6
    November 6, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Nurturing Cross-Cultural Understanding with HarmoniZing

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    We welcome back the HarmoniZing Ensemble, directed by Yang Jin, for a performance featuring musicians from different cultures, all with the mission of “nurturing cross-cultural understanding through the arts.”

    Thu 9
    November 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    A Night of Rhythm & Dance with Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise are a Hip Hop, Soul, New Age duo, hitting the Alphabet City stage in celebration of their latest album, Hypnagogia.

    Tue 14
    November 14, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    The Music of Marian McPartland with Yoko Suzuki & Cliff Barnes

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This is the second concert of Yoko Suzuki’s ongoing project to honor the work of Marian McPartland. This concert will feature Cliff Barnes.

    Wed 15
    November 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Celebrate the Official Release of “Exetastes” with Aurallaura

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    In June, we had the honor of hosting a sneak preview for enchanting vocalist Laura Chu Wiens upcoming album Exetastes. This month, we welcome her back for a concert and celebration of the album’s official release!

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