Calling all Yinzers! The NFL Draft is officially over and gone, which means this next week is for the everyday city goers. If you stayed inside during the Draft, now you can get out and about all over Pittsburgh. These events from April 27-May 3 introduce us back into weekdays and weekends that leave us with memories (and a little less traffic along the way). Make the most of the start of May and plan your week ahead below.
Pittsburgh Events Happening April 27-May 3
Gilgamesh: A New Verse Translation with Simon Armitage
April 28, Heinz Memorial Chapel
You may have heard of the Epic of Gilgamesh but you’re about to learn its verses in a new way. The International Poetry Forum welcomes UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage to Pittsburgh for a reading and commentary on his forthcoming verse translation of the Epic of Gilgamesh. Translations are not new to Armitage who also released his translation of The Odyssey previously. City of Asylum Bookstore will also be on site for those wishing to purchase a copy for signing.Â
Woodturning: Bud Vase with Hanna Dausch
April 29, Contemporary Craft
With spring flowers coming into bloom, now is the perfect time to make your own wooden bud vase for displaying dried flowers. Through instruction with Hanna Dausch, you’ll learn how to turn a bud vase on the lathe. Become a pro in the woodshop and take in basic safety procedures as you learn how to work a wood lathe. All materials are provided so you just need to bring yourself and a creative attitude.
Savor Italia – A Plant‑Based Italian Dining Experience
April 30, Bistro To Go Catering
Help support Humane Action Pennsylvania through a delicious and all plant-based meal. Bistro To Go and Chef Stanley prepare a four‑course Italian dinner with thought and care. As he leads you through the courses, you can also enjoy an inclusive open bar with beer, wine, and a signature cocktail. It’s a way to transport yourself to the coast and put money towards a good cause.
May 1, Homewood Library
116 years is a long time for a library to be serving its community. To celebrate such a long string of success, the Homewood Library invites all to join together in the spirit of public service. You’ll learn the history of the library, take exclusive tours, enjoy live music, snack on light refreshments, and even participate in a silent auction. Plus, it’s a chance to share your own stories at this historic library with other guests and staff.
Journeys in Movement: A Multicultural Dance Showcase
May 2, The Frick Pittsburgh
Bridging past and present through movement and music, this performance explores the paths of early immigrants inspired by the Lewis Hine Pictures America exhibition at The Frick Pittsburgh. Allegro Dance Company, Grecian Odyssey Dancers, and the Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance convey heritage, identity, and the enduring human spirit. The outstanding performance is followed by a Q&A with performers after.
Story by Kylie Thomas
Featured Photo Courtesy of Mae Mu
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