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Cave Canem Presents: The 2025 Annual Faculty Reading at City of Asylum

Cave Canem Presents: The 2025 Annual Faculty Reading at City of Asylum

For over a decade, City of Asylum has hosted Cave Canem’s annual Faculty Reading each June, coinciding with their week-long retreat at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Pennsylvania. This year’s reading presents esteemed faculty and world-class poets A. Van ...
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Writer-in-Residence: Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, “Nothing is Under Control” (Book Launch)

Writer-in-Residence: Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, “Nothing is Under Control” (Book Launch)

A writer without a country. A city with no off switch. A memory that keeps looping back at the worst possible time. Don't miss this discussion of Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko's "Nothing Is Under Control." ...
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PGHwrites: Marcus Rediker, “Freedom Ship” (Book Launch)

PGHwrites: Marcus Rediker, “Freedom Ship” (Book Launch)

From the award-winning author of 2007’s "The Slave Ship," we celebrate the book launch of Marcus Rediker’s latest work: "Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea." ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Women Of Neo Soul: A Tribute to Angie Stone

Thursday Night Jazz: Kente Summer Madness Presents Women Of Neo Soul: A Tribute to Angie Stone

This production will feature the powerhouse vocals of local Pittsburgh divas Anita Levels and Anqwenique paying tribute to the work of Angie Stone ...
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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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January 2024

Tue 16
January 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

“We Wait for a Miracle” with Muhammad Zaman

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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In a continuation of our Healthcare and Humanity Reading Series, City of Asylum welcomes author Muhammad Zaman to share his recently released work "We Wait for a Miracle: Health Care and the Forcibly Displaced."

Wed 17
January 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

World Literature with Anderson Tepper: Alvaro Enrigue on Re-Imagined Empires

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Renowned author Álvaro Enrigue shares a reading from his new novel "You Dreamed of Empires" as part of Anderson Tepper's ongoing "World Literature" series.

February 2024

Sun 4
February 4, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Free Association Reading Series February 2024

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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The Free Association Reading Series returns for its second installment of 2024. This month’s program features exceptional local writers Lainy Carslaw, Richard Hamilton, Hallie Pritts, Robert Walicki.

Tue 6
February 6, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

World Literature with Anderson Tepper: Pulitzer Winner Hisham Matar

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Booker nominated & Pulitzer winner Hisham Matar share his brand new novel, "My Friends," in City of Asylum debut.

Mon 12
February 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

Hiawatha Project Presents “In Our Time: Pandemic Stories from the Frontlines”

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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City of Asylum presents the Hiawatha Project original play “In Our Time: Pandemic Stories from the Frontlines” by Anya Martin.

March 2024

Sun 3
March 3, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Free Association Reading Series March 2024

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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This month’s Free Association Reading features exceptional regional writers Jane Bernstein, Ace Boggess, Doralee Brooks, and Jane McCafferty.

Mon 4
March 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

New Directions: Liliana Colanzi “You Glow in the Dark”

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Bolivian author Liliana Colanzi introduces her new book "You Glow in the Dark" in a reading at City of Asylum.

Mon 11
March 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Poems of Diasporic Joy

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Poets Arthur Kayzakian, Diana Khoi Nguyen, Joy Priest, and Gaia Rajan reclaim diasporic poetry as a powerful conduit for joy and community. 

Sun 24
March 24, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Shayla Lawz: Dream Space Residency Poems

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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After a two-week residency on Sampsonia Way, prize-winning poet Shayla Lawz presents new works in a reading at City of Asylum.

April 2024

Mon 1
April 1, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

POSTPONED: Happy Birthday Action Books!

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

Join City of Asylum in celebrating 20 years of Action Books

Sun 7
April 7, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Free Association Reading Series April 2024

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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The final Free Association Reading this season features exceptional regional writers Amy M. Alvarez, Philip Terman’s, Anjali Sachdeva, and Jake Mayard.

Sun 14
April 14, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Susan Muaddi Darraj: Writing & Literature as Forms of Care

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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In this moderated discussion, Susan Muaddi Darraj explains how a culture of care features into her career as a writer, mother, and activist.

Tue 16
April 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

World Literature with Anderson Tepper: Amitava Kumar “My Beloved Life”

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Author and journalist Amitava Kumar shares his new book, "My Beloved Life," in conversation with Anderson Tepper.

May 2024

Thu 2
May 2, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024 Opening Night: James Brandon Lewis Quartet, Olena Boryshpolets, Amit Chaudhuri, Toi Derricotte, & Shara McCallum

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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This celebration of 20 years of Jazz Poetry kicks off with musician James Brandon Lewis and poets Olena Boryshpolets, Amit Chaudhuri, Toi Derricotte, and Shara McCallum

Thu 9
May 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Rakiem Walker Quartet, grace (ge) gilbert, Ladan Osman, Anouar Rahmani, & Astrid Roemer

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry 2024 welcomes musician Rakiem Walker and poets grace (ge) gilbert, Ladan Osman, Anouar Rahmani, and Astrid Roemer.

Mon 13
May 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Leslie DeShazor Quintet, Fatimah Asghar, Rania Mamoun, Andrés Neuman, & Jeremy Lee Stone

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry welcomes musician Leslie DeShazor and poets Fatimah Asghar, Rania Mamoun, Andrés Neuman, and Jeremy Lee Stone.

Thu 16
May 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Milena Casado Quartet, Rae Armantrout, Yahya Ashour, Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, & Richard Hamilton

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry 2024 welcomes musician Milena Casado and poets Rae Armantrout, Yahya Ashour, Oleksandr Frazé-Frazénko, and Richard Hamilton.

Sun 19
May 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Andy Milne Trio, Noah Arhm Choi, Jonathan Moody, Justin Perez, & Monica Sok

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry 2024 welcomes musician Andy Milne and poets Noah Arhm Choi, Jonathan Moody, Justin Perez, & Monica Sok.

Tue 21
May 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Roger Humphries + RH Factor, Sahar Muradi, Xan Forest Phillips, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, & Mónica de la Torre

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry 2024 welcomes musician Roger Humphries and poets, Sahar Muradi, Xan Forest Phillips, Volodymyr Rafeyenko, and Mónica de la Torre.

Thu 23
May 23, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Jazz Poetry 2024: Alex Harding & Lucian Ban Blutopia (ft Bob Stewart), Quan Barry, Jorge Olivera Castillo, Quincy Scott Jones, & Rajiv Mohabir

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Jazz Poetry welcomes musicians Lucian Ban and Alex Harding, and poets Quan Barry, Jorge Olivera Castillo, Quincy Scott Jones, and Rajiv Mohabir.

June 2024

Thu 13
June 13, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT

Line & Verse: Cave Canem Presents Peter J Harris, Duriel E Harris, & Janice Harrington

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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City of Asylum hosts Cave Canem's annual Faculty Reading. This year’s poets are Peter J Harris, Duriel E Harris, and Janice Harrington.

Mon 24
June 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

World Literature: Claire Messud (USA) & Andrew O’Hagan (Scotland)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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City of Asylum welcomes Andrew O'Hagan and Claire Messud join Anderson Tepper for this reading and conversation.

August 2024

Sun 11
August 11, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

World Literature: Samuel Kọ́láwọlé (Nigeria) “The Road to the Salt Sea”

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Nigerian author Samuel Kọ́láwọlé visits City of Asylum to share his debut novel "The Road to the Salt Sea."

Sun 18
August 18, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

Line & Verse: Olena Boryshpolets “Orpheus and Eurydice in New York” (Ukraine)

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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City of Asylum writer-in-residence Olena Boryshpolets shares her latest work, accompanied by her fellow artists-in-residence.

Mon 26
August 26, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

World Literature: Dinaw Mengestu (Ethiopia/USA) “Someone Like Us”

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Ethiopian-American author Dinaw Mengestu visits City of Asylum to share his latest novel "Someone Like Us."

September 2024

Sat 28
September 28, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: Writing Our Own Story: The Art of the Memoir with Damon Young, Francine Prose, & Abdelrahman ElGendy

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Memoirists Damon Young, Francine Prose, and Abdelrahman ElGendy discuss the different stages of memoir

Sat 28
September 28, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: The Evolution of True Crime Literary Fiction with Nicola Lagioia

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Italian author Nicola Lagioia comes to City of Asylum to discuss American and Italian literary scenes and his novel "The City of the Living."

Sat 28
September 28, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: Transylvanian Folk Songs Meet Jazz Poetry with Lucian Ban, Mat Maneri, Joy Priest, & the International Writing Program

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Musicians Lucian Ban and Mat Maneri play tracks from their new album and collaborate with Joy Priest and International Writing Program poets in this jazz poetry-esque performance.

Sun 29
September 29, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: Black Poetry in Appalachia with Frank X Walker

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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"Affrilachian" poet Frank X Walker visits City of Asylum to discuss life in Appalachia and his latest book "Load in 9 Times."

Sun 29
September 29, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EDT

LitFest 2024: Music & Activism with Benjamin Barson

Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Musician and Activist Benjamin Barson plays in this special reading and concert at City of Asylum, celebrating the release of his book "Brassroots Democracy."

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