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Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (On the Edge)

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (On the Edge)

This July, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) shares tales from the brink in Story Slam, their monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum.  ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Roger Humphries + The RH Factor

Thursday Night Jazz: Roger Humphries + The RH Factor

Enjoy a world-class jazz performance, fueled by the passion, knowledge, and immense talent of a man who has been drumming since the age of three.  ...
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Center for African American Poetry & Poetics Presents: Nabila Lovelace

Center for African American Poetry & Poetics Presents: Nabila Lovelace

This reading concludes Nabila’s two-week residency cohosted by City of Asylum and CAAPP. In this program, Nabila will share the newly composed work that came out of her residency, as well as insights into her writing process and her residency ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Everybody Loves the Sunshine: A Tribute to Roy Ayers

Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Everybody Loves the Sunshine: A Tribute to Roy Ayers

Kente Summer Madness honors Roy Ayers, one of the most heavily sampled artists in the hip hop genre and the Godfather of Neo Soul ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: George Heid III’s “Intentions” (Album Launch)

Thursday Night Jazz: George Heid III’s “Intentions” (Album Launch)

This special Thursday Night Jazz performance features the album launch of George Heid III’s Intentions, a tribute album to his father’s bravery, sacrifices, and the bond the two shared as kindred spirits ...
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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
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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.

Thu 22
May 22 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Translation Slam with Nevine Abraham, Elisabeth Jaquette, Nazeeha Saeed, Carla Nappi, Huang Xiang, Fan Fan & Emcee Michael Reynolds

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Renowned translators compete to see who can produce the best translation from the same source material.

June 2025

Tue 3
June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Unlikely Allies)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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This June, bring your tales of friends to lovers, golden retriever and black cat friendships, and shockingly supportive grandparents learning about your alternative lifestyle.

July 2025

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

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (On the Edge)

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

This July, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) shares tales from the brink in Story Slam, their monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. 

August 2025

Tue 5
August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Story Club PGH Presents: Story Slam! (Bridges)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Whether it’s all about the destination, or all about the journey and what you built along the way, this August, Story Club Pittsburgh is all about connection.

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