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Jazz Poetry 2025: Zara Zaharieva Quartet, Reginald Dwayne Betts, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, Anouar Rahmani

Jazz Poetry 2025: Zara Zaharieva Quartet, Reginald Dwayne Betts, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, Anouar Rahmani

Poets Reginald Dwayne Betts, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, and Anouar Rahmani take to the stage with violinist Zara Zaharieva and her international quartet ...
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Jazz Poetry 2025: House of Waters ft. Priya Darshini, Safia Elhillo, Haleh Liza Gafori, Rania Mamoun, Nathan Osorio

Jazz Poetry 2025: House of Waters ft. Priya Darshini, Safia Elhillo, Haleh Liza Gafori, Rania Mamoun, Nathan Osorio

Grammy Nominated band House of Waters and poets Safia Elhillo, Haleh Liza Gafori, Nathan Osorio, and Rania Mamoun collaborate in this improvisational Jazz Poetry concert ...
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Understanding Exile: Essential Youth Connections with the LIGHT Education Initiative

Understanding Exile: Essential Youth Connections with the LIGHT Education Initiative

City of Asylum writer-in-residence Rania Mamoun and Residency Manager Catherine Skolnicki join the LIGHT Education Initiative in a crucial discussion on how to inspire, prepare, and empower the next generation of humanitarians ...
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The Role of Music, Art & Journalism in Political Dissent

The Role of Music, Art & Journalism in Political Dissent

Mai Khôi, Khaled Harara, Nazeeha Saeed, and Yasmine El Baramawy discuss how they use their creative practices to advocate for human rights and creative freedom of expression ...
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TWIST: Building Empathy Through Literature with Colum McCann

TWIST: Building Empathy Through Literature with Colum McCann

Award-winning Irish novelist, Colum McCann discusses his nonprofit work and upcoming empathy-building novel 'Twist." ...
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January 2024

Tue 23
story club pittsburgh
January 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Turning the Page

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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To live is to tell stories. Embracing that truth, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. 

February 2024

Sat 3
February 3, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Sharing Our Story: I Am Ukraine

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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A celebration of Ukraine featuring mesmerizing videos created by Ukrainian refugees and Pittsburghers of Ukrainian descent, a music performance, and a captivating dance showcase by Kyiv Dance Ensemble.

Tue 20
Story Club Story Slam Pittsburgh
February 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Stuck in a Loop

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for February 2024 is Stuck in a Loop.

March 2024

Tue 19
March 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Lost in Translation

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh), organizes and hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for March 2024 is Lost in Translation.

Wed 20
March 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Freedom to Care: Dialogues on Incarceration & Motherhood

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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In this panel co-presented with the Anthropology of Motherhood, panelists will share their personal experiences with carceral motherhood.

Mon 25
March 25, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

I’M SORRY, I DON’T UNDERSTANDING: A Play by Olena Boryshpolets & Anouar Rahmani

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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The world premiere of an original play by City of Asylum writers-in-residence, Anouar Rahmani and Olena Boryshpolets.

April 2024

Tue 9
Story Club Story Slam Pittsburgh
April 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Fight or Flight

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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. Aprils theme is Fight or Flight

June 2024

Tue 18
June 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Off the Clock

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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. June's theme is Off the Clock.

Sun 23
June 23, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

“Treating Violence” with Dr. Rob Gore & Guests

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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ER Doctor Rob Gore addresses the epidemic of community violence.

July 2024

Tue 23
July 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Price of Freedom

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for July 2024 is The Price of Freedom.

August 2024

Tue 20
August 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Too Hot to Handle

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh organizes and a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for august is Too Hot to Handle.

September 2024

Fri 27
September 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

The 2024 Freedom To Create Fundraising Gala Featuring Caryl Phillips and Doralee Brooks

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Annual Gala fundraiser, featuring Booker Prize nominee Caryl Phillips

Sat 28
September 28, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: Translation Slam with Ann Goldstein, Michael Moore, Nicola Lagioia, Rania Mamoun, Mayada Ibrahim, & Amani Attia

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Translators Ann Goldstein and Michael Moore go head-to-head to see who can produce the best translation of Italian author Nicola Lagioia's work.

October 2024

Tue 22
October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Surprise!

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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!

November 2024

Tue 19
November 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Story Slam: Family Secrets

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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. November's theme is Family Secrets.

December 2024

Tue 3
December 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Damon Young’s “How to Survive in America” with Joy Priest, Adriana Ramirez, & Jesse Washington

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Pittsburgh author Damon Young revives his "How to Survive in America" series with a discussion among friends and fellow writers Joy Priest, Adriana Ramirez, and Jesse Washington.

Tue 17
December 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Story Slam: That’s A Wrap

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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. December's theme is That's A Wrap!

January 2025

Tue 14
January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Turning Points)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh is back at City of Asylum for Story Slam, their monthly nonfiction storytelling series.

February 2025

Tue 4
February 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Breaking Free)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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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. February's theme is Breaking Free.

March 2025

Tue 4
March 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Reckless Choices)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for March 2025 is Reckless Choices.

April 2025

Tue 1
April 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Second Chances)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club PGH hosts a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. The theme for April 2025 is Second Chances.

Sat 26
April 26 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT

Independent Bookstore Day at City of Asylum Bookstore!

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Discounted shoppping, free books, author signings, and more await attendees of Indie Bookstore Day at City of Asylum Bookstore!

May 2025

Tue 6
May 6 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Lost & Found)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Story Club Pittsburgh organizes & hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. May's theme is Lost & Found.

Tue 13
May 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2025: Zara Zaharieva Quartet, Reginald Dwayne Betts, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, Anouar Rahmani

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Free In-Person TicketsFree Livestream Tickets

Poets Reginald Dwayne Betts, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, and Anouar Rahmani take to the stage with violinist Zara Zaharieva and her international quartet.

Wed 21
May 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT

Bridges – City of Asylum Pittsburgh Creative Summit Welcome Ceremony

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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To officially kick off the Bridges – City of Asylum Pittsburgh Creative Summit, we’ll welcome guests from across the globe to Alphabet City for a morning of performances, readings, and special presentations from guest speakers from Pittsburgh and all over the world.

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