World Literature: Joseph O’Neill Shares “Godwin”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJoseph O’Neill, acclaimed author of "Netherland," comes to City of Asylum to share his latest novel, Godwin.
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Thursday Night Jazz: Off Minor & Emmett Goods Honor J.C. Moses
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMusician Emmett goods joins Tom Wendt for a Thursday Night Jazz concert in honor of his grandfather, J.C. Moses.
World Music: HarmoniZing with Mimi Jong
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe HarmoniZing Ensemble, directed by Mimi Jong, presents reinterpretations of traditional songs from China, Iran, and Turkey and original compositions by local musicians Jeff Berman, Tomchess, and John Marcinizyn.
Christopher Rivas Talks Being Brown & Making it in America with Betty Cruz
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Christopher Rivas shares his debut book "Brown Enough" in this reading and conversation at City of Asylum.
Thursday Night Jazz: Mila Shadel Takes on Pop
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOne 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.
Damon Young’s “How to Survive in America” with Joy Priest, Adriana Ramirez, & Jesse Washington
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPittsburgh 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.
Thursday Night Jazz: Lynn Speakman Quintet “All About That Bass”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe Lynn Speakman Quintet performs a jazz concert with a focus on bass and melody at City of Asylum.
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Family Secrets
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStory 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.
World Literature: Jamaica Kincaid (Antigua/USA) “An Encyclopedia of Gardening for Colored Children”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesLannan Literary Award winner Jamaica Kincaid comes to City of Asylum to share her latest book, in conversation with Anderson Tepper.
Thursday Night Jazz: “Off Minor” & Antonio Hart Celebrate Johnny Hodges & Billy Strayhorn
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAlto saxophonist Antonio Hart celebrates the music of jazz icons Johnny Hodges and Billy Strayhorn in this Off Minor concert.
World Music: Travel with HarmoniZing through China, Kazakhstan, & Turkey
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThe HarmoniZing ensemble performs lead by erhu player and founding member Mimi Jong.
World Cinema: Reel Q Presents “Desire Lines”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesFrom filmmaker Jules Rosskam, Desire Lines is a hybrid feature documentary that blends personal interviews, archival materials, and narrative fiction as a framework for exploring the complicated and often unwritten history of transmasculine sexuality.
Thursday Night Jazz: James Johnson III ft. Carolyn Perteete & Pittsburgh Symphony Musicians
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesJames Johnson III returns to City of Asylum for a performance with vocalist Carolyn Perteete and Pittsburgh Symphony musicians.
Aaron Robertson & Joseph Earl Thomas Talk Utopia vs. Reality
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthors Joseph Earl Thomas and Aaron Robertson discuss the reality and utopia of Black life and its representation in their respective novels.
Thursday Night Jazz: Thomas Wendt’s “Off Minor” Honors Barry Harris
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThursday Night Jazz returns with Thomas Wendt's "Off Minor" to honor jazz legend Barry Harris
Story Club PGH Story Slam: Surprise!
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesStory 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!
World Literature: Sandra Cisneros Celebrates 40 Years of The House on Mango Street
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAuthor Sandra Cisneros celebrates the 40th anniversary of her renowned novel "The House on Mango Street."
Thursday Night Jazz: Yoko Suzuki Spotlights the Music of Toshiko Akiyoshi
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesThis latest concert in Yoko’s ongoing series features the compositions of Toshiko Akiyoshi as well as some beloved jazz standards.
International Poetry Forum Presents Terrance Hayes
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesTerrance Hayes returns to Pittsburgh for this reading and relaunch of the International Poetry Forum at City of Asylum.
LitFest 2024: Pulitzer Prize-Winner Richard Powers Presents “Playground”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-Winner Richard Powers shares his latest Booker Prize nominated novel, "Playground"
LitFest 2024: Music & Activism with Benjamin Barson
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesMusician and Activist Benjamin Barson plays in this special reading and concert at City of Asylum, celebrating the release of his book "Brassroots Democracy."
LitFest 2024: Black Poetry in Appalachia with Frank X Walker
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States"Affrilachian" poet Frank X Walker visits City of Asylum to discuss life in Appalachia and his latest book "Load in 9 Times."
LitFest 2024: Drag Queen Story Time with Akasha L Van-Cartier & Indi Skies
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesChildren and families of all ages are welcome to join the fun as Miss Akasha L Van-Cartier reads some of her favorite picture books.
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 StatesMusicians 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.
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 StatesTranslators Ann Goldstein and Michael Moore go head-to-head to see who can produce the best translation of Italian author Nicola Lagioia's work.
LitFest 2024: The Evolution of True Crime Literary Fiction with Nicola Lagioia
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesItalian author Nicola Lagioia comes to City of Asylum to discuss American and Italian literary scenes and his novel "The City of the Living."
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 StatesMemoirists Damon Young, Francine Prose, and Abdelrahman ElGendy discuss the different stages of memoir
The 2024 Freedom To Create Fundraising Gala Featuring Caryl Phillips and Doralee Brooks
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAnnual Gala fundraiser, featuring Booker Prize nominee Caryl Phillips
World Literature: Dinaw Mengestu (Ethiopia/USA) “Someone Like Us”
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesEthiopian-American author Dinaw Mengestu visits City of Asylum to share his latest novel "Someone Like Us."
Poetry Workshop: Youth Poet Laureate Submission Kick-Off with Gaia Rajan
Alphabet City 40 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesYouth poetry workshop run by Gaia Rajan for students who wish to apply to be this year's Youth Poet Laureate.
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