Radio Calendar
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Updated: 2/26/2026
CURRENT COMMUNITY EVENTS
PITTSBURGH INDIE EXPO
The Pittsburgh Indie Expo, or PIE for short, will be hosted at the Heinz History Center on Sunday March 15th. PIE is a free, volunteer-run, all-ages festival dedicated to showcasing the vibrant world of independent comics, zines, small-press publishing, and DIY creative work. The Indie Expo features a curated exhibitor floor with exhibitors from the local scene and far beyond, professional artist panels, hands-on workshops, and interactive programming designed to inspire makers and fans alike.
Hosted at the Heinz History Center, the festival also offers attendees free access to museum exhibits, creating an immersive cultural experience in the heart of Pittsburgh. Read more at pieburgh.com
MFA STUDENT EXHIBITION AT SPACE GALLERY
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and CMU are pleased to present an exhibition featuring the work of first- and second-year MFA students from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Art. Evoking the associative and often unpredictable logic of dreams, “Dream Sequence” is an exhibition that brings together eleven artists with varied studio practices, spanning photography, film, tactile media, and virtual space. This collection of works move through memory, orientation, and play, tracing how images, materials, and technologies carry stories across time.
It’s on display at the SPACE Gallery at 812 Liberty Ave, open 11am to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday. The exhibition is free to visit and will be showing until April 5th.
THE HARRIS THEATER
From Feb 20th to March 12th, Oscar Nominated Shorts will be shown downtown at the Harris Theater. You can experience your choice of feature-length programs in the categories of Animation, Live Action, and Documentary. This is a ticketed event, and purchases can be made in person at 809 Liberty Avenue or online.
ONGOING COMMUNITY EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAYS ON PENN
Unblurred is Pittsburgh’s Longest-Running Art Crawl. Located on the 48 to 55 hundred blocks of Penn Avenue in the Garfield neighborhood, it’s been showcasing this vibrant hub of creativity on the first Friday of every month since 1998. This open event invites visitors to explore art gallery openings, live performances, pop-up markets, and community events. It’s a night where you can view photography, dance, painting, sculpture, music, and spoken word, while mingling with artists and neighbors from across the city. Whether you’re a long-time attendee or a first-time visitor, you can discover the energy and artistic spirit of the Penn Avenue Arts District on First Fridays.
PITTSBURGH BANJO CLUB
Founded in 1988, the Pittsburgh Banjo Club is an all-volunteer band and organization that uses banjos, trumpets, tubas, and bass to perform popular music from the 1920s and 30s. The Pittsburgh Banjo Club rehearses at the Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 in the North Side every Wednesday at 8 PM. Food and refreshments are available. Reservations must be made by Tuesday at 5PM for each Wednesday event by calling (412) 321 – 1834.
FREE MUSEUMS AROUND PITTSBURGH
THE AUGUST WILSON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center offers a range of dynamic gallery and educational space that showcases the immense talent and artistic innovation of established and emerging visual artists of color from around the globe.
The non-profit is dedicated to sharing the African American experience and presenting artistic expression that reflects the prestige, authority and vision illuminated in the works of August Wilson. They also represent the rich history of his birthplace and share the unique perspective of its inhabitants. Their galleries and exhibits are free and open to the public during gallery hours, but ticketing is required. More information can be found at awaacc.org
THE FRICK – PITTSBURGH
The Frick is a cluster of museums and historical buildings located in the Point Breeze neighborhood around the Frick family’s nineteenth-century residence known as “Clayton”. Admission is free to the gardens, the permanent collection of the Frick Art Museum, and the Car and Carriage Museum, but paid tickets are required for tours of Clayton, temporary exhibitions, and other special events. Tickets may be reserved at TheFrickPittsburgh.org
TROY HILL ART HOUSES
The Troy Hill Art Houses are a collection of four houses on Pittsburgh’s North Side transformed by the visions of individual artists. There is no cost associated with visiting the Art Houses, and they consider your visit as that of an honored guest in a private home. Children under the age of 15 are not permitted into the installations, and photography is not permitted inside. They are only open by appointment. More information is at TroyHillArtHouses.com
THE WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, located in Greensburg, is devoted to American art and shines a spotlight on the art of southwestern Pennsylvania. Admission is free to the public 10am to 5pm Wednesday through Sunday, with free public tours 1-2pm most Saturdays. More information can be found at TheWestmoreland.org
SAINT ANTHONY’S CHAPEL
Saint Anthony’s Chapel is a Catholic chapel in the Troy Hill neighborhood home to 5,000 relics, claiming to be the largest collection of Catholic relics outside of the Vatican itself. The chapel is open to the public daily from 1-4pm, except for holidays and Fridays. Group tours are available 4 days a week and should be arranged in advance by calling the Chapel office at (412) 323 – 9504.
CMU EVENTS