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PGHwrites: Free Association Reading Series 10th Anniversary Celebration

PGHwrites: Free Association Reading Series 10th Anniversary Celebration

Pat Hart and Marc Nieson’s Free Association Reading Series is BACK for 2026, and we are excited to welcome regional writers to celebrate 10 years of readings ...
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PGHwrites: Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County 2025–2026 Commencement Reading

PGHwrites: Youth Poet Laureate of Allegheny County 2025–2026 Commencement Reading

It’s time to celebrate the Youth Poet Laureate 2025–2026 cohort at City of Asylum’s annual commencement reading! Welcome Youth Poet Laureate Ivy Smith and Youth Poet Ambassadors Vanshika Jain, Monroe Law, Ashley Shim, and Lillia Strickland as they share new ...
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Thursday Night Jazz: Legendary Drummer Roger Humphries + the RH Factor

Thursday Night Jazz: Legendary Drummer Roger Humphries + the RH Factor

New year, new Thursday Night Jazz performances from Jazz Legacy Fellow Roger Humphries! Don’t miss the kick-off to City of Asylum’s 2026 jazz season ...
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On Topic: Free Expression with Jacob Mchangama & Nadine Strossen

On Topic: Free Expression with Jacob Mchangama & Nadine Strossen

Our On Topic series kicks off in 2026 with a moderated discussion among free speech experts, who will get into the weeds of current controversies and the role free expression plays in maintaining a democratic government ...
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World Literature: Patrice Nganang’s “Scale Boy” (Book Launch)

World Literature: Patrice Nganang’s “Scale Boy” (Book Launch)

In the first World Literature program of the year, Anderson Tepper will be in conversation with Cameroonian author Patrice Nganang to discuss his new memoir, “Scale Boy: An African Childhood.” ...
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  • October 2024

  • Thu 17
    October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Thursday Night Jazz: Yoko Suzuki Spotlights the Music of Toshiko Akiyoshi

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    This latest concert in Yoko’s ongoing series features the compositions of Toshiko Akiyoshi as well as some beloved jazz standards.

    Thu 24
    October 24, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

    Thursday Night Jazz: Thomas Wendt’s “Off Minor” Honors Barry Harris

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Thursday Night Jazz returns with Thomas Wendt's "Off Minor" to honor jazz legend Barry Harris

  • November 2024

  • Thu 7
    November 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Thursday Night Jazz: James Johnson III ft. Carolyn Perteete & Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    James Johnson III returns to City of Asylum for a performance with vocalist Carolyn Perteete and Pittsburgh Symphony musicians.

    Thu 14
    November 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Thursday Night Jazz: “Off Minor” & Antonio Hart Celebrate Johnny Hodges & Billy Strayhorn

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Alto saxophonist Antonio Hart celebrates the music of jazz icons Johnny Hodges and Billy Strayhorn in this Off Minor concert.

    Thu 21
    November 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Thursday Night Jazz: Lynn Speakman Quintet “All About That Bass”

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    The Lynn Speakman Quintet performs a jazz concert with a focus on bass and melody at City of Asylum.

  • December 2024

  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Thursday Night Jazz: Mila Shadel Takes on Pop

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    One of Pittsburgh’s best emerging jazz musicians and lifelong guitarist, Mila Shadel, takes to the Alphabet City stage with one mission: to merge the worlds of jazz and pop.

    Thu 12
    December 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST

    Thursday Night Jazz: Off Minor & Emmett Goods Honor J.C. Moses

    Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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    Musician Emmett goods joins Tom Wendt for a Thursday Night Jazz concert in honor of his grandfather, J.C. Moses.

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