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Say happy birthday to Billy Strayhorn
Poogie Bell will front a band of all-star musicians for the annual Suite Life: A Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash. The evening is a musical tribute to Strayhorn's life and legacy and will include remixes of his classic work.
Where:Kelly Strayhorn Theater at 5941 Penn Ave. (East Liberty)
When:November 25, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
How much:Pay what you can
Listen to ‘The Next Generation of Black Poets’
"The Next Generation of Black Poets: Cave Canem Fellows and Friends" features readings and performances from poets celebrating the legacy of Cave Canem. The organization supports black poets and helps them grow as writers.
Where:Kelly Strayhorn Theater at 5941 Penn Ave. (East Liberty)
When:June 17, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
How much:Pay what you can
Meet teens with a plan for Pittsburgh’s future at PGH Youth Vision Day
Hear what they have to say at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater on Thursday.
‘Intersection*ology’ at the Kelly Strayhorn
Come view Lori Hepner and Kendra Ross's work-in-progress "Intersection*ology," which uses "light, sound, movement and image to situate memories of the feminine past into today’s corporeality." The event is part of Kelly Strayhorn's Fresh Works learning program for Pittsburgh-based artists.
Where:Kelly Strayhorn Theater's Alloy Studios at 5530 Penn Ave. (East Liberty)
When:March 3, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.
How much:Pay what you can
Confidence-boosting travel, food delivery, wearable tech proposed at social justice competition in Pittsburgh
“We have a moral obligation to make sure that economic change comes with societal change,” Mayor Bill Peduto said.
‘Activate and do something’ for Pittsburgh at this social justice workshop
"It's an opportunity for people to activate and do something."
A dance party you can bring the kids to
Inspired by FLOTUS Michelle Obama’s Let's Move! campaign, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater is hosting a family dance party. "Put on your dancing shoes and get moving to kid-friendly music spun by our guest DJ, take time out to do some hands-on art activities, and more," organizers say. Pay what you can.
Where:Kelly Strayhorn Theater at 5941 Penn Ave. (East Liberty)
When:December 10, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
How much:Pay what you want
He was a Burgher for Bernie, but now he’s backing Jill Stein
Stein surrogate YahNe Ndgo will speak at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater tonight.