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Thursday, April 4: Writing on the Wall Workshop at Poetry Lounge
7-9 p.m.
Do you find yourself scanning the doodles scrawled on bathroom walls? If so, this free workshop is for you. Celebrate National Poetry Month at, where else, Poetry Lounge in Millvale. Through guided activities led by the Pittsburgh Poetry Collective, attendees will “harness the spontaneity and raw expression found in these unconventional settings to fuel their own poetry.” The night will culminate when poets use Sharpies to write their newly created works on the club’s exterior walls to be memorialized forever! Register.
Friday, April 5: Laundromat Pop-up at The Laundry Club
5-8 p.m.
Lawrenceville gets linty when artist Cheryl Capezzuti launches her series of arts experiences popping up around the neighborhood. Dubbed Lawrenceville 2024, the program kicks off with tonight’s opening festivities in a laundromat at 3824 Penn Ave. Cheryl says: “Launder an item from someone you miss, write a note about the process and drop it at the pop-up” on Friday (3-9 p.m.) or Saturday (8 a.m.-9 p.m.).” Explore Capezzuti’s creative process — transforming dryer lint into sculptural media — at upcoming events hosted by Contemporary Craft, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and BE Galleries.
Friday, April 5: BOOM Concepts Takeover at Unblurred
5-10 p.m.
BOOM Concepts has a lot to celebrate and you’re invited to join. The Garfield-based arts nonprofit is marking 10 years along Penn Avenue with a fundraising campaign. And be there tonight, when the BOOM Unblurred Takeover augments the neighborhood’s long-running gallery crawl with special programs, new exhibitions and arts experiences. With this week’s rain passing, it’s an ideal night to explore all that’s new from 4800 to 5500 Penn Ave. Featured artists include Charlese Dawson, Ivory Eddins, Jameelah Platt, Evangeline Mensah-Agyekum, DS Kinsel, Adam “FRH” Golden and Princess Jafar. Information.
Friday, April 5: Ron Copeland Opening Reception at Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media
6-8 p.m.
For Ron Copeland, an exhibition should go beyond four walls. A multimedia experience, Copeland’s new body of work features a general store installation, hand-painted signs, sculpture, photography, antique elements and fabricated artifacts. It’s best experienced in person at tonight’s free opening for “The Story of the Blissfield General Store and the Pure Bliss Advertising Campaign.” The project explores Copeland’s great-grandfather, W.W. Moore, who owned a general store in the farming town of Blissfield, Ohio. Information.
Friday, April 5: ‘Scenes from an Execution’ at Abiding Missions
7:30 p.m.
Head up to the Hilltop to be transported to 16th-century Venice. For its first time in Allentown, Quantum Theatre uses the community nonprofit Abiding Missions as a portal for reimagining a provocative work by British writer Howard Barker. Directed by Andrew William Smith, “Scenes from an Execution” stars Lisa Velten Smith, as a “rebel female painter who is commissioned by the Doge to paint a vast canvas celebrating a triumphant battle.” Tickets.
Friday, April 5: ‘Fairweather Family Fun-der Dome’ at the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls
9 p.m.
Burst into spring with Pittsburgh’s iconic drag concert series. Be Gay [Do Crime] is back with the season premiere of its open-stage competition. Ten up-and-coming entertainers ages 18+ will take their place under the spotlight to vie for awards and cash prizes. Co-presented by Pittsburgh drag performer Miss Demeanor, the series is not just about having fun. The wider aim is to build safe spaces where queer youth can express themselves and develop community. Admission is donation-based. Information.
Saturday, April 6: Vermeer, Monet, Rembrandt: Forging the Frick Collections in Pittsburgh and New York
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This first-ever collaboration between The Frick Collection in NYC and The Frick Pittsburgh showcases the combined collection of 19th-century industrialist Henry Clay Frick and his daughter, philanthropist Helen Clay Frick. While The Frick Collection renovates its landmark house in Manhattan, the institution is sharing its renowned collection with Pittsburgh audiences. An unprecedented opportunity to see the collections side-by-side, the exhibit showcases 60 artworks by Monet, Degas, Whistler, El Greco, Rembrandt, Ingres and others. Visitors can even see one of only 36 known works by Vermeer: “Girl Interrupted at Her Music.” Tickets.
Sunday, April 7: Empty Bowls at Rodef Shalom
1-8 p.m.
Kinship, cooking and charity converge for this signature benefit supporting the work of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and Just Harvest. Gather with friends and neighbors to savor nourishing soups handcrafted by local chefs, along with hearty bread and tasty treats. The event offers three dine-in seatings along with a takeout option. Attendees select a ceramic bowl made by a local artisan to take home as a reminder of citizens facing hunger. Tickets.
Sunday, April 7: SAY CHEESE! at Kingfly Spirits
4-7 p.m.
Say cheese for more than just selfies. Join GoodTaste! Pittsburgh for this exclusive culinary happening celebrating cheese and all its tasty pairings. Fromage fans will chat with knowledgeable cheesemongers and savor artisanal cheeses paired with specialty breads, jams, condiments and wines. Local vendors include The Cheese Queen, Nosh & Curd, Brown Bear Bread Cafe and Pleasant Lane Farms. The cheesy extravaganza includes specialty cocktails from Kingfly, demonstrations by chef Alekka Sweeney and yes, a fun photo booth where you can actually say cheese. Tickets.
Even more things to do this weekend …
The festival season is starting to heat up. The Pittsburgh Humanities Festival runs through April 8 at the Greer Cabaret Theater with five featured events. In the music scene, Spirit hosts its Nine Lives Anniversary Party on Friday, April 5. On Saturday, April 6, go retro at the 10th annual Vintage Pittsburgh fair at the Heinz History Center, where you should also see the new exhibit, “A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh.” Save room for the first-ever Big Nosh Jewish Food Festival at Congregation Beth Shalom, April 7-9.
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