This week’s events give every category of the arts a chance to shine in Pittsburgh! Take in a new play, explore an art museum in a creative way, or attend a talk from an Emmy Award winning writer.
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Art Games: Performative Scavenger Hunt
Carnegie Museum of Art, February 22
Get ready for a creative competition that introduces you to the Carnegie Museum’s artwork and history. Throughout the evening you’ll find special artworks and leave reviews, write a one act play, choreograph a movement, and much more!
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Lit Friday: Emmai Alaquiva
Zoom Meeting, February 23
This webinar explores the latest groundbreaking documentary focused on Black infant mortality, The Ebony Canal by Emmai Alaquiva. Join Emmy Award winner, director, writer, and activist, Emmai Alaquiva and Jessica Lanay for this in depth conversation on reproductive rights.
![A group of safety workers in yellow vests and holding yellow helmets stand outside of a rundown factory.](https://pittsburgh.tablemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-02-16-at-5.47.24-PM.png)
Skeleton Crew
Barebones Black Box Theater, February 23
At the start of the Great Recession in 2008, one of the last auto stamping plants in Detroit is on shaky ground and a tight knit family of workers hangs in the balance. This play from Dominique Morisseau and directed by Tomé Cousin is the third of Morisseau’s Detroit cycle trilogy all about examining the sociopolitical history of Detroit.
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Artist Tour & Happy Hour
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, February 24
Led by Pittsburgh artist Tina Williams Brewer, explore the 65 Artists, 65 Years exhibition and permanent collection from an artist perspective, and gain insight from a creative in the community. Plus you can enjoy a cash bar and lite bite reception after the tour.
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Artist Talk: Sunday Series
Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media, February 25
Chautauqua Institution gallery director Judy Barie talks with Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media ceramic artist-in-residence, Marcè Nixon-Washington about her latest work, City Limits: Process, Observations, and Explorations. Participants will get a chance to explore the collection for better understanding after the conversation.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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