TUESDAY
If you like to tickle the ivory keys — or at least hear others do so — Piano Day is for you. A free, all-day celebration of all things pianistic, Pittsburgh’s Piano Day (proclaimed as such by Mayor Bill Peduto) celebrates the 150th anniversary of the modern piano. Pittsburgh Steinway will bring a Steinway grand piano (via flatbed trailer) to outdoor venues throughout the city, and more than 40 pianists will perform. Activities range from a children’s piano recital to yoga to a Charlie Chaplin movie with piano accompaniment. Details and schedule are at www.facebook.com/pianoburgh.
THURSDAY
Niki Kapsambelis will appear at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, at 6 p.m. as part of the Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures Made Local series. Ms. Kapsambelis will discuss her book, “The Inheritance.” The book is about the DeMoe family — five of six siblings have the gene for early onset Alzheimer’s disease and have agreed to spend their precious, abbreviated years as part of a worldwide study held at the University of Pittsburgh’s Alzheimer Disease Research Center. The event, held in the library’s second floor in the International Poetry Reading Room, is free, but registration is requested at www.pittsburghlectures.org or 412-622-8866. A book signing will follow the lecture, and her book will be available for purchase.
THURSDAY
RAW Pittsburgh showcases local emerging artists in film, fashion, music, visual art, performance art, hair and makeup artistry and photography at 7 p.m. at XTAZA, 1620 Smallman St., Strip District. “FIXATE” will feature more than 400 local artists including Tyler Miller, Good Dude Lojack, Firewall Dance Theater, Smashing Beauty, Josie Graff Jewelry Design, White Rabbit Salon, Technikolor, Furry Accessories Co. and Nikki Pena. For a complete list of participating artists, go to http://www.rawartists.org/pittsburgh/fixate. Dress code for this 21-and-over event is fashionable attire. Valid ID required. Tickets: $22 in advance at rawartists.org or RAW Pittsburgh Facebook page, $30 at the door.
FRIDAY
The DTC Organ Trio performs at Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., North Side, at 8 p.m. Musicians David “Throck” Throckmorton (drums), Dan Wilson (guitar) and Cliff Barnes (organ) make up the musical collective. The group was formed in the winter of 2014 when the trio played one unrehearsed show and discovered a rare and exciting chemistry. DTC plays a variety of different genres including, jazz, funk, gospel, R&B, Brazilian music, Afro-Cuban, blues, pop, and many other styles. The DTC Organ Trio has been playing together for about 3 years and will be releasing their debut CD this year. The event is free, but registration is required at www.alphabetcity.org.
FRIDAY
Irving Penn, LeontynePrice, New York, 1961, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of The Irving Penn Foundation. (Copyright © Condé Nast)
Pittsburgh photographer Brenda Roger will be the Flashbulb Fridays presenter from 2 to 2:30 p.m. at The Frick Pittsburgh, 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. The series, which features local photographers who have gained recognition in their field, is held in conjunction with the exhibition “Irving Penn: Beyond Beauty.” Speakers talk about Penn and about their own work. Ms. Roger is a teaching artist who works primarily in alternative and historic process photography. Her cameras of choice are a Mamiya RB67 and a Graphlex Crown Graphic. Ms. Roger is a member of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild and the Women’s Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art. The program is free with exhibition admission, which is $10; $8, students and seniors; $6, ages 16 and under; free, ages 5 and under, active duty military and their immediate families, and members. Information: 412-371-0600 or www.thefrickpittsburgh.org.
SATURDAY
Internationally celebrated underground ballroom vogue dancer Leiomy Maldonado performs at the KST Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave., Friendship, at 7 p.m. Described as “electrifying,” “fearless” and “inspirational,” Leiomy “The Wonder Woman” Maldonado will showcase the trailblazing dancing that has led to her domination of the underground ballroom scene for more than a decade. The evening begins with special performances by Pittsburgh’s own LGBT performance ensemble #kNOwSHADE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Ms. Maldonado also will lead an all-levels vogue dance workshop at KST Alloy Studios (upstairs studio) from noon-2 p.m., followed by a complimentary lunch and conversation with the artist. Both the evening performance and workshop are Pay-What-Makes-You-Happy events. For tickets and more info, www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
First Published: August 6, 2017, 4:00 a.m.
