Fifteen reasons to get out this April and May throughout the East End of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh’s East End Events: April and May
Gathered Locally — 25 Years of Glass Art
Through April 12, Pittsburgh Glass Center
The Friendship landmark celebrates a quarter-century of art and classes by spotlighting 90 of the artists who have worked within its walls.
Lewis Hine Pictures America
Through May 17, Frick Art Museum
Captured more than 100 years ago, these photographs by Lewis Hine depict the lives of immigrants and laborers — including Pittsburgh steelworkers.
10 Out of 12
April 3-26, Mellon Institute
The stage manager is in your ear quite literally — you’re wearing a headset — for Quantum Theatre’s production of this backstage comedy.
Head Over Heels
April 10-19, Charity Randall Theatre
Kelly Trumbull directs this update of this classic romance featuring with songs by the Go-Go’s (and now the title tune is in your head).
History of Carrie Furnaces
April 14, Jewish Community Center of Pittsburgh
Mary Murrin, the executive director of Rivers of Steel, talks about the towering Carrie Furnaces site — and her organization’s work preserving Pittsburgh’s industrial heritage.
Mike Tamburo’s Sound Healing
April 23, Heinz Memorial Chapel
Relax with the overtone-focused music of Mike Tamburo, who makes music for your body and soul. (Stressed scholars: Pitt students get in free.)
Falstaff
April 28-May 3, Benedum Center
Shakespeare’s lovable lush hatches a scheme and hilarity ensues in this favorite by Verdi, staged by Pittsburgh Opera at the Benedum.
Unblurred Art Crawl
May 1, Penn Avenue in Bloomfield and Garfield
The first Friday of each month, artists and neighbors gather on Penn for a free evening of music, shopping and food.
59th Carnegie International
May 2-January 3, 2027, Carnegie Museum of Art
Contemporary artists from around the world bring new work to the vaunted Carnegie International, Pittsburgh’s signature show.
Gardenfest
May 9, Location to Be Announced
The Fox Chapel Garden Club presents its annual sale of perennials and other plants — from members’ gardens to your yard.
Mother of All Pottery Sales
May 9, Union Project
Buy some clay (or learn to spin it yourself) at this sale and community gathering featuring more than 40 local artists.
Michael Chabon
May 11, Carnegie Music Hall
The author of Wonder Boys and The Mysteries of Pittsburgh discusses his work and career near the Pitt and CMU classrooms where he once studied.
Penna Players
May 14, Calliope Roots Cellar
Pittsburgh’s folk music society hosts a locally based group of jazz musicians with a flair for the genre’s early sounds.
Story by Sean Collier
Featured Photo by David Allen for Opera San Jose