13 cool things to do this week in Pittsburgh – NEXTpittsburgh

Here are the events you need to know about this week in Pittsburgh: October 7-10.

Monday, October 7: Public Exchange at the Frick Environmental Center 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.October is the perfect time to participate in this free public forum with staff from Get Outdoors PA, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Dynamic Paddlers and Venture Outdoors exploring topics like adaptive kayaking, equitable investment and community engagement. Tour the Frick Environmental Center, hike through Frick Park and network with like-minded outdoor enthusiasts.

Monday, October 7: Artist Resource Fair at the New Hazlett Theater5:30-9 p.m.Seeking support from grants, residencies and local and regional resources for your art? Head to this free event to gain insight from experts representing 14 foundations and arts service organizations. At the networking reception, youll meet funders, program directors and fellow artists and enjoy food from Sprezzatura.

Monday, October 7: Stephen Chbosky at Carnegie Library Lecture Hall7 p.m.After having his debut novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, become a multi-million copy bestseller and spawn an award-winning film, the celebrated writer and Pittsburgh native Stephen Chbosky is back with a highly-anticipated second book. Dont miss his Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures talk, followed by a book signing.

The Orion String Quartet.

Monday, October 7: Chamber Music Pittsburgh at Carnegie Music Hall7:30 p.m.Add some music to your Monday. The Orion String Quartet and virtuoso violist Catherine Cho will perform a soaring repertoire of compositions by Beethoven, Haydn, Currier and others.

Tuesday, October 8: Where to Turn Resource Fair9 a.m.-12 p.m.If youre in need of vital community resources, this event is for you. Attend lectures on health care topics, peruse an exhibitor fair packed with helpful resources and meet with social workers, service coordinators, educators and others.

Tuesday, October 8: Bianca Del Rios Its JesterJoke at Stage AE8 p.m.Comedy queen Bianca Del Rio, who emerged from the New Orleans nightclub circuit to win RuPauls Drag Race, brings her new hit comedy sensation to the Burgh. Follow the self-proclaimed clown in a gown on a trip through her outrageous globe-trotting adventures from politics and traveling, to family drama and social media.

Where Justice Ends, George Zuber. Photo courtesy of Reel Q.

Wednesday, October 9: Reel Q LGBTQ+ Film Festival at Row House Cinema7:30 p.m.The regions only LGBTQ+ film festival runs through Oct. 13. On-screen tonight is George Zubers documentary, Where Justice Ends, chronicling the experiences of transgender people within the U.S. prison system. The event includes a panel discussion with Zuber, documentary subject CeCe McDonald and SisTers PGH Executive Director Ciora Thomas.

Thursday, October 10: All for All Summit Neighborhood Tours2-5 p.m.Hop aboard a trolley at Alphabet City on the Northside to kick off the three-day All for All Summit. Experience Pittsburgh through the lens of immigrants, Black Americans and youth and explore the intersection of economic development, art and community-building as you visit neighborhood organizations and cultural landmarks and hear from business owners, local leaders and cultural creators.

Photo courtesy of All for All.

Thursday, October 10: Utopia or Oblivion by Kevin Clancy at Bunker Projects5-8 p.m.Dont miss the free opening reception at this mecca for emerging artists in Garfield, where youll get a first look at new work by Kevin Clancy. Examining the omnipresent forces of the internet, social media, surveillance and screens in contemporary life, the exhibition will feature mixed-media sculptures and a soundscape composed by John Also Bennett.

Thursday, October 10: Pittsburgh Tech Crawl in Downtown Pittsburgh 5-9 p.m.Pittsburgh has numerous art and pub crawls, and even crawls dedicated to cookies and cats. Now, you can eat, drink and network your way through Downtowns booming tech industry. There will also be tech demos, prizes and swag, plus an after-party at the Metropolitan Club.

Thursday, October 10: Tactoberfest at Black Forge Coffee House in McKees Rocks5:30-7 p.m.Move over Oktoberfest, its time for Tactoberfest. Savor a special vegan taco menu at Black Forge Coffee Houses new McKees Rocks digs, where all proceeds from the pop-up dinner will benefit Planned Parenthood of Western PAs Defund Fund.

Thursday, October 10: Soul on the Hill at the Energy Innovation Center6-9 p.m.Celebrate the people, places and music of Pittsburghs historic Hill District neighborhood. See performances by Jacquea Mae Olday, Teresa Hawthorne and the Legacee Live Band, explore multimedia public art by Njaimeh Njie and get groovy during a SOUL Dance Party led by DJ Nate Da Barber.

Catapult. Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Thursday, October 10: Catapult: The Amazing Magic of Shadow and Dance at the Byham Theater7:30 p.m.This is an art form you have to see to believe. Watch in awe as shape-shifting performers morph into a massive mountain, elephant, helicopter and other entities. As seen on Americas Got Talent, the imaginative production fuses music, shadows and sculpture and more to tell captivating stories.

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