Wood Street Galleries601 Wood Street (above the "T")
Physical Conditions
Participating Artists: Henrik Menne, Marnix de Nijs, and Edwin van der Heide
www.woodstreetgalleries.org
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks FoundationParklet at Seventh & Penn Avenue
5:45pm: Join expert guides for a FREE one-hour walking tour of the rich architectural history of the Penn-Liberty area of the Cultural District. Meet at the "Magnolias for Pittsburgh" at the Seventh & Penn parklet.
SPACE812 Liberty Avenue
SMOKE AND MIRRORS
An exhibition featuring the work of 16 artists who are faking it in every sense of the word.
Guest curator: Jesse Hulcher
Live music by Luminescent Orchestrii
www.spacepittsburgh.org
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute808 Liberty Avenue
Culinary Sculptures
Various sugar and tallow sculpture pieces created by PCI faculty. Hot food and beverages prepared by PCI students available for $1.
Harris Theater809 Liberty Avenue
Local Film Shorts & Photography
Theater: Local film shorts from 6:30 - 9:30
Harris Theater Gallery (in basement): Photos exploring the idea of place by Adam Paul Amrhein, John Foster Cartwright, Bryan Conley, and Laura Jean Kahl
ArtUp @ 820 Liberty820 Liberty Avenue
Revelations: A Post Apocalyptic Emporium
This art and installation by cb fisher is an abstract satire that explores the beauty of survival after a devastating fate.
Catholic Charities Building212 Ninth St (Liberty and Ninth)
Live music
Live music by Mon River Ramblers
937 Liberty937 Liberty Avenue
1st Floor: The Photography of Pittsburgh Filmmakers
Photography by Julia Bodura
2nd Floor: Now I am the Master
Featuring 12 past recipients of the Three Rivers Arts Festival Emerging Artist Scholarship who have had continued artistic success. Curated by Artists Market Coordinator, Sonja Sweterlitcsch.
3rd Floor: Testify!
Pittsburgh Gospel Choir presents the music of female gospel greats by area drag performers, 8-9 pm.
IT'S HOT, HOT, HOT, IN HERE!
Pittsburgh Gallery Guide presents an exhibition of Pittsburgh area galleries showcasing area artists.
943 Liberty943 Liberty Avenue
Counter Couture
Graphic artists from The Cotton Factory, a Pittsburgh-based t-shirt company, pay a multimedia homage to 943 Liberty's previous incarnation as a Red Light District hot spot.
Little E's949 Liberty Avenue
Blue Orphans 30th Anniversary Jam
Salon Christine954 Penn Avenue
Artwork by Diane Livengood and Kelli Clouser
Music by DJ Kelli Burns
925 Penn Avenue925 Penn Avenue
PearlArts - Movement & Sound
Sound design by Herman Pearl and Andreas Wetterberg
Visuals by Staycee Pearl
Northside Urban Pathways Gallery914 Penn Avenue
Attraction
Music! Locally-made craft vendors! Ice cream! Art - including art created with visting artist Lisa Miles! It's all at the Student Gallery at NUP - come see!
9th & Penn Parking Lot9th & Penn Avenue
JazzLive Summer Stage
Jevon Rushton Group from 6 - 7:15 pm
Howie Alexander Project from 7:45 - 9 pm
Music by DJ SMI
Future Tenant819 Penn Avenue
Installation & Performance feat. Melissa St. Pierre and Joanne H
Visual and aural installations reflect on the mundane and routine, while garish ritural objects provide a sensory landscape. Live performance by the two artists, based on theories of hypnosis and ritualistic trance.
www.futuretenant.org
MCG @ 800 Penn800 Penn Avenue
Paths to the Park
See how visiting artist Julia Mandle brought chalk shoes to Pittsburgh to highlight the cultural amenities on the North Side.
8th & Penn Parking Lot8th & Penn Avenue
Roland Ford's Soul Blast Line Dance
Line dance from 6:30-7:15 pm and 7:45-8:30 pm
709 Penn Gallery709 Penn Avenue
Threaded Line
Explore clay used as fabric in artwork by Lee Renninger.
707 Penn Gallery707 Penn Avenue
DISCOMBOBULATED.
A collection of surreal three dimensional paintings, sculptures, and unique installations by Marc Burgess. The fabricated environment is composed of large scale scenic works as well as new media light and sound experiments.
Katz Plaza7th and Penn Avenue
Live music
Live music by Johnny Blas Latin Orchestra
Music by DJ Carlton
Also stop by the First Commonwealth table for sweets. See the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium sidwalk-chalk artist and meet the ladies from the Pittsburgh Passion.
First Night Ice: Free snow cones when you mention the phrase "So...I'll see you at First Night."
Backstage Bar655 Penn Avenue
Live NuJazz
Live NuJazz music by the Jevon Rushton Group.
Pittsburgh Public Theater at the O'Reilly621 Penn Avenue
Live music by Joy Ike from 6-8 pm. Exclusive ticket offers, register to win tickets, cash bar, and more!
Arthur Murray Ballroom Studio136 Sixth St. (above Melange Bistro)
Dance Lessons
Arthur Murray celebrates its 80th year in Downtown Pittsburgh with free dance classes and demonstrations by staff. 7-7:30: Salsa; 7:30-8: Tango; 8-8:30: Swing
This location is not universally accessible
Throughout the District
Enjoy performances by Mary Miller Dance Company roving throughout the District.
Artist T. Foley will also "perform" ringtones from her innovative art and technology project on sidewalks and designated venues.
After the Crawl
Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh
A summer rooftop party under the stars!
Tickets: $35/$50/$100
More info: www.pgharts.org/cosmopgh
OTHER INFORMATION
-Avoid traffic and parking, and bike on down! Bike parking at various parking garages, or visit www.portauthority.org for public transportation information
-Text CRAWL to SMASH (76274) to receive exlusive offers and more!
-All locations are wheelchair accessible unless otherwise noted.
-Click HERE to download a map of the upcoming Gallery Crawl.
