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Squirrel Hill neighbors celebrate Sis Lloyd on Thu., June 16.

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Squirrel Hill community honors beloved retiring crossing guard

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T SEEMS LIKE ANYONE who regularly walks along Murray or Beacon Avenues in Squirrel Hill knows Sis Lloyd. That’s because every school day for the last 20 years, Rosemarie Lloyd, widely known as Sis, has started her day at 6:45 a.m. on the corner of Murray and Beacon, enthusiastically placing her body in front of moving cars to help pedestrians cross the street. Last week, Sis celebrated &#0 -$ʉ'!' * 0#2'0#+#,2 $2#0 +-0# 2& , ;: years as a Pittsburgh crossing guard, most -$ 5&'!& 1&# 1.#,2 !-,"3!2',% 20 $ʉ'! 2 Squirrel Hill intersections.

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On Thursday, her last day of work, dozens of people gathered in the afternoon heat at Sis’ corner to watch her receive a proclamation from Pittsburgh City Council honoring her years of service and declaring

“Crossing guards are out every single day, no matter the weather, to help children safely cross the street."

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“People don’t have patience around here, that’s the main thing,” she adds.

“Everybody’s in a big hurry. If they gave themselves five extra minutes, it might be better for them.”

Sis grew up in Carrick and says she still remembers crossing guards from when she was a school kid, especially Rose Fox, a long-time crossing guard who died in 2018. It seems clear that many Squirrel Hill children in turn will remember Sis' positive influence as they grow old.

“One of the rabbis came down the other day with his family and he said, ‘Six more days! You can change your mind.’ I said, ‘No, I can’t. I already signed my pension papers.’ And his little boy was with him, and he said, ‘We’re gonna protest!’ It was so cute because he’s only about this big, you know, and I just laughed. I said, ‘Really?’”

In her retirement, Sis says she looks forward to spending more time with her kids and grandkids as well as celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, who works for the IRS. Sis is not the only crossing guard retiring this year, according to Pittsburgh

school crossing guard supervisor Donna McManus, who works for a division of the Department of Public Safety. Sis says when she started in 2001, there were almost 300 crossing guards. McManus says this year, the city had just 64 crossing guards, including Lloyd and “a few” others who are retiring. Of Sis, McManus says “her compassion and dedication is just incredible.”

McManus adds that, although she works with Pittsburgh Public Schools to make the most effective use of their available crossing guards, “There’s always a need for more crossing guards in the city.”

She says the city’s crossing guards are an “incredibly dedicated, committed group of people” who “go above and beyond on many occasions to make sure that kids stay safe. We’re responsible for keeping all of the kids in the city safe, no matter what school they go to.”

When O’Connor finished reading Sis Lloyd’s proclamation, someone in the crowd suggested she say something. Looking at everyone assembled to celebrate her, Sis began to tear up.

“All the little school kids, I love you guys,” she said, “and that’s it.” •

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....HEN TAMI SERETTI wakes up each morning, she never knows quite how long it will take to get out of bed.

Some days, after 40 minutes of gentle stretching, she can ease herself onto her feet and meet the day ahead. On bad days, it can be longer.

“I’ve gone from doing mud runs and obstacle courses to sitting on the couch most of the day,” she says.

Seretti’s health struggles began in 1996 when she started to develop patches on her skin, which were diagnosed

several months later as psoriasis plaques.

For the next 12 years, she battled through, trying to make the best of a rare condition that caused daily pain and altered her appearance.

But by 2008, the immune cells that had been attacking her skin suddenly turned on her joints. She had developed psoriatic arthritis, a secondary complication of her primary disease that affects about onethird of all psoriasis patients. Similar to rheumatoid arthritis, PsA patients experience pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints that worsen over time.

Within a few more years, Seretti was registered disabled. For someone still decades from retirement age, the forced withdrawal from work and recreation was crushing.

“Emotionally, mentally, physically,” she says. “It’s just an exhausting, debilitating, frustrating experience all around.”

Through her years of discouragement, Seretti says she’s found purpose in advocating for changes in health care laws that could improve the quality of life for herself and other chronic disease patients.

Last week, Seretti, of Center Township in Beaver County, joined about 50 other patient advocates from across the country who traveled to Washington, D.C. to discuss policy proposals with policymakers and push for change.

The group, led by Patients Rising Now, focused on two congressional bills that speak to issues Seretti has faced in her own journey.

“She has a story that is compelling for both of those bills,” Terry Wilcox, Patients Rising Now executive director, told Pittsburgh City Paper.

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“Just calling up my insurance company and trying to get my medicine is a full-time job.”

The Safe Step Act and the HELP Copays Act have both sat in congressional committees since last year. Although they’ve garnered some bipartisan support, without more backing, they could flounder in committee along with the majority of congressional bills.

“This is kind of like a carousel that we’re stuck on,” Seretti says. “I’ve been trying to get cosponsors for the Safe Step Act for six years now.”

She says it is slowly moving forward, but that there are “ just so many things that get in the way … There’s always something going on that takes precedence.”

If passed, the Safe Step Act would allow some patients to bypass steptherapy procedures, a process where insurance companies require patients to start out with the cheapest available treatment before moving on to more expensive options only when they’ve been proven ineffective.

Seretti blames this process for the long years it took to get on the right treatment plan, and believes her arthritis would never have progressed to its present extent if she’d begun her current regimen earlier on.

While it won’t alter her situation now, she hopes to see the bill passed so others can avoid her fate.

“Access to care affects everyone, whether they know it or not,” she says.

Enduring the step-therapy process for two decades, Seretti only recently landed on a medication option that brings real relief. But, in the past three years, her monthly copays have risen from $35 to $1,500.

“Now I found something that works for me, and I’m having access issues and affordability issues,” she says.

A co-pay assistance program offered by the pharmacy brings her payments down, but it maxes out at $9,000 for the year, the cost of approximately six monthly refills. If she was paying this out of pocket, she would reach her annual deductible, but her plan uses a co-pay adjustment program that discounts the pharmacy’s contributions.

Her insurance provider tells her they’ve found a workaround through a secondary assistance plan, but she’s gearing up for the worst for her next monthly bill.

“I don’t have much confidence because none of this makes sense to me,” she says. “Just calling up my insurance company and trying to get my medicine is a full-time job.”

The HELP Copays Act is designed to address this by requiring “health insurance

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plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan’s cost-sharing requirements."

The bipartisan bill has 38 cosponsors including Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks), Susan Wild (D-Lehigh), and Dwight Evans (D-Philadelphia) of Pennsylvania. But it’s unclear when and if it will get the support it needs to make it out of committee and then clear congress.

“When you look at stories like Tammy’s, you see the magnitude of the expense,” Wilcox says. “What you’re fighting against in these bills is not only the insurance and [pharmaceutical benefit manager] lobbies, you’re also fighting the [U.S. Department of Labor] ERISA lobby.”

Seretti says she’s always felt supported by her representatives and, while in D.C., she sensed a growing awareness of the flaws in treatment for chronic disease patients.

The day after Seretti returned home, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Scranton) spoke among a panel of advocates, where he

warned of rising health care costs and urged additional congressional spending.

“There’s no question about the burdens families face. … One is the cost of prescription drugs … second is the affordability and accessibility of home and community-based services … and thirdly is the question of coverage and cost and the opportunity we have to move forward on a range of issues to make sure more Americans are covered in a manner that is more cost-effective for them,” said Casey, a cosponsor on a senate version of the Safe Step Act. While Seretti waits for political action, she draws strength from the other advocates she’s met along her journey. Her symptoms look very different from those of Crohn’s disease or multiple sclerosis patients, but, Wilcox says, their shared victimization amid a broken system gives them much in common.

“They all share cost-prohibitive barriers put in front of them,” Wilcox adds. “[T]hat’s why it’s so important for them to come together.” •

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CURRENT EXHIBITS Notes From the River Nadir. Continues through June 25. UnSmoke Systems Artspace. 1137 Braddock Ave., Braddock.

Free. unsmokeartspace.com Cinzia Campolese. Continues through June 26. Wood Street Galleries.

601 Wood St., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org Working Thought. Continues through June 26. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with museum admission. cmoa.org Natalie Westbrook: FACES. Continues through July 3. ZYNKA Gallery. 904 Main St., Millvale. Free. zynkagallery.com Really Big Faces by Tom Mosser.

Continues through July 8. Energy Innovation Center. 1435 Bedford Ave., Hill District. Free. eicpittsburgh.org Andrew Ooi: Without Interrupting the System. Continues through July 9.

BoxHeart Gallery. 4523 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. boxheartgallery.com

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THU., JUNE 23 BEER • IRL

Homebrew Con. 11:30 a.m.

Continues through Sun., June 25. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $299-369. Registration required.homebrewcon.org

EVENT • Inside Out. 5 p.m. Continues IRL every Thursday and Saturday through Aug. 13. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. cmoa.org/inside-out

MUSIC • MCG Jazz. 4:30 p.m.

IRL Continues through July 28.

350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $25. playhouse.pointpark.edu

STAGE • PUFFS. 7 p.m. Continues through July 31. Pittsburgh CLO IRL at Greer Cabaret Theater. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $29-59. pittsburghclo.org

LIT • IRL Join local authors Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick (She Gets the Girl), Candace Opper (Certain and Impossible Events), and Brandon Getz (Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before) at Riverstone Books for a live reading and Q&A for Pittsburgh City Paper’s new #CPBookClub.

7 p.m. 5841 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. Free. facebook.com/pittsburghcitypaper

MAGIC • Paul Gertner in Steel City IRL Miracles. 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 3. Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $40-75. trustarts.org

STAGE • American Idol singer Clay Aiken returns to Pittsburgh IRL with Paige Davis for The Drowsy Chaperone, the “perfect Broadway

musical,” according to New York Magazine. The Pittsburgh CLO production of the Tony-award-winning play promises songs, dance, and plenty of slapstick comedy. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 26. Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $29-90. pittsburghclo.org

STAGE • Silent Sky. 7:30 p.m. Continues through June 25. South Park IRL Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $16. southparktheatre.com

FILM • IRL Enjoy screenings under the stars during Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park. The annual event series welcomes everyone to watch free movies outdoors at various parks throughout Pittsburgh.

Expect kid-friendly titles like Finding Nemo and Paw Patrol: The Movie, action-packed blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home and No Time to Die, and classics like Singin’ in the Rain, plus many more.

Continues through Aug. 31. Screenings begin at dusk. Various locations. Free. pittsburghpa.gov/events/cinema Pittsburgh Arts & LIT • VIRTUAL Lectures presents Mihaela Moscaliuc and Judith Vollmer.

6 p.m. Online event. Free. Registration required. pittsburghlectures.org

SLAY: Artemisia Gentileschi & Kehinde Wiley. Continues through July 10.

The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Free. Registration required. thefrickpittsburgh.org Drawn From Experience: A Retrospective of Works by Mary Culbertson-Stark.

Continues through July 23. Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space.

100 43rd St. Unit 107, Lawrenceville.

Free. aapgh.org Spontaneous Horizon. Continues through July 23. here, Pittsburgh. 527 N. Taylor Ave., North Side. Free. gallery-here.com Zoe Zenghelis: Fields, Fragments, Fictions.

Continues through July 24. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with museum admission. cmoa.org ___alachian [ah-LATCH-en]: Juried Visual Arts Exhibition. Continues through July 31. SPACE. 812 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org Fellowship 22. Continues through Aug. 6.

Silver Eye Center for Photography.

4808 Penn Ave., Garfield. Free. silvereye.org Little Girl Urn. Continues through Aug. 7.

707 Gallery. 707 Penn Ave., Downtown.

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Continues through Aug. 7. Carnegie Museum of Art. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with museum admission. cmoa.org Aspire 2: A Retrospective of Young Talent.

Continues through Aug. 7. Pittsburgh Glass Center. 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship.

Free. pittsburghglasscenter.org Paola Pivi: I Want It All. Continues through Aug. 15. The Andy Warhol Museum.

117 Sandusky St., North Side. Included with museum admission. warhol.org Fiberart International 2022. Continues through Aug. 20. Contemporary Craft and the Brew House Association. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville and 711 South 21st St., South Side. Free. contemporarycraft.org Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit. Continues through Aug. 28.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. 10 Children’s Way, North Side. Included with museum admission. pittsburghkids.org Romare Bearden: Artist as Activist and Visionary. Continues through Sept. 18.

The Frick Pittsburgh. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Free. Registration required. thefrickpittsburgh.org Monet in Bloom. Continues through Sept. 25. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. 1 Schenley Park, Oakland. Included with regular admission. phipps.conservatory.org Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Continues though Oct. 30.

Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. Included with regular admission. carnegiesciencecenter.org Nature’s Amazing Machines.

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Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Included with museum admission. carnegiemnh.org Pittsburgh’s John Kane: The Life & Art of an American Workman.

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Heinz History Center. 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Included with regular admission. heinzhistorycenter.org Pop-Aganda: Revolution & Iconography.

Mattress Factory. Continues indefinitely.

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MUSIC • 1Hood Media presents Local Pittsburgh R&B Showcase.

IRL 6 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $20. playhouse.pointpark.edu

MARKET The Saturday Night Market will kick off its five-month-long • IRL run in Market Square. The event includes the start of Downtown Pittsburgh Sound, a series of free weekly concerts taking place on the Pittsburgh City Paper Stage. Experience Mr. Small’s Acoustic Café hosted by Jeremy Caywood, which includes performances by Mirabelle Skipworth & the Brink Of, Distelfink, and Radios on the Moon. There will also be a wide variety of crafts, fashion, art, jewelry, and small-batch food from independent vendors from around the Pittsburgh area. Downtown Pittsburgh Sound continues on July 2 and July 9.

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MUSIC • Stars at Riverview Jazz Series.

7-8:30 p.m. Continues through IRL Aug. 27. Riverview Park at Observatory Hill. 159 Riverview Ave., North Side. Free. pittsburghpa.gov/events

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OUTDOORS OpenStreetsPGH. • IRL 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Various locations, Downtown, Strip District, and Lawrenceville. Free. openstreetspgh.org

choreographers Alexander Brady and Rika Okamoto. 8 p.m. Pre-show 5:30 p.m.

200 Hartwood Acres, Allison Park.

Free. pbt.org/performances/hartwood

animal gear and get ready to have some wild fun. Continues through July 3. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $60-70. anthrocon.org

MUSIC • The Zombies: Life Is A MerryGo-Round Tour. 8 p.m.

IRL

STAGE • Seussical Jr. 7 p.m. Continues through July 9. Little Lake IRL

Doors at 7 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $39.75-69.75. All ages. librarymusichall.com

Theatre Company. 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg. $15-25. littlelake.org

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STAGE • The Rainbow Fish. 6:30 p.m.

IRL Continues through July 6. South Park Theatre’s Children Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $5. southparktheatre.com

TUE., JUNE 28 MUSIC • BNY Mellon presents JazzLive: Summer Lineup. 5 p.m.

IRL Continues through July 26. Backyard. 149 Eighth St., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org

THU., JUNE 30 EVENT • Packs of furries will descend on the city once again when IRL

Shakespeare Society of Pittsburgh at McKeesport Little Theatre. 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. $10. youthshakespearepgh.org

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through July 31. Mellon Park. Fifth Ave. and Shady Ave., Point Breeze and Squirrel Hill.

Free. pittsburghpa.gov/events

Anthrocon takes over the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. One of the city’s most anticipated events returns after a two-year hiatus, welcoming furries from all over the world with panels, workshops, dance parties, and more. Dress in your best

STAGE • Rodgers & Hammerstein’s IRL Carousel. 7:30 p.m. Continues

STAGE • South Park, Hartwood Acres, and Boyce Park will transform IRL

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through June 26. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center. 1 Lincoln Park, Midland. $18-25. lincolnparkarts.org

into Sherwood Forest as Pittsburgh Public Theater takes audiences on a theatrical journey in various Allegheny County parks for playwright Greg Banks’ retelling of Robin Hood. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Continues through July 9. Multiple locations. Free. ppt.org

STAGE • Tweltfh Night. 7 p.m. Continues through June 26. Youth IRL

MUSIC • Everclear 30th Anniversary IRL Tour. 8 p.m. Hollywood Casino at The Meadows. 210 Racetrack Road, Washington. $22-339. livenation.com

MUSIC • Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown. 8 p.m. Continues IRL through June 26. Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $22-99. pghsymphony.org

SAT., JUNE 25 OUTDOORS PA Brewery Running Series. 11 a.m. Continues on Aug. 20 and • IRL Sept. 10. Sly Fox Brewery & Pub. 46 S. Fourth St., South Side. $30-100. Registration required. breweryrunningseries.com/pennsylvania

MUSIC • Metal Immortal Festival.

3 p.m. Doors at 2 p.m.

IRL Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale. $45. mrsmalls.com

MUSIC • WYEP Summer Music Festival.

3 p.m. Schenley Plaza.

IRL 4100 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. wyep.org/ wyep-summer-music-festival-2022

MUSIC • Summer at the Station. 3-6 p.m.

Continues on July 16 and IRL Aug. 27. Wilkinsburg Train Station. 901 Hay St., Wilkinsburg. Free. bit.ly/WilkSummer

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IRL

TALK • HYBRID

Sharing Our Story & Hello Neighbor: Stories of Motherhood in the Time of Covid. 3 p.m.

Alphabet City. 40 W. North Ave., North Side.

Free with registration. cityofaslum.org

MUSIC • Chamber Music Pittsburgh 60th Anniversary Gala IRL featuring The Dover Quartet. 5-9 p.m.

THIS IS RED. 605 E. Ninth Ave., Munhall. $250–400. app.arts-people.com

MUSIC • Summer Sounds with Weather Permitting and Hazelwood IRL Local. 5 p.m. Continues on July 31 and Aug. 28. Hazelwood Green Plaza.

Lytle St. and Eliza St., Hazelwood. Free.

RSVP required. hazelwoodlocal.com

DANCE • Dancers soar outdoors during Ballet Under the Stars at IRL Hartwood Acres. This year, the annual event, presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, features emerging talent from around the U.S. and Canada, as well as PBT Company dancers. See a selection of pieces throughout the evening, including “The Rose Waltz” from Beauty and the Beast and the Don Quixote pas de deux, as well as a world premiere work by

Open Air at Hartwood Acres

STAGE • The Ladies Foursome.

IRL 7:30 p.m. Continues through July 16. South Park Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $16. southparktheatre.com

FRI., JULY 1 EVENT • Eat’n Park Family Month.

Continues through July 31.

IRL Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.

7370 Baker St., Highland Park. Included with regular admission. pittsburghzoo.org

ART • IRL Pittsburgh Society of Artists: Artist’s Choice Exhibition.

Continues through July 30. Manos Gallery. 320 E. 5th Ave., Tarentum. Free. pittsburghsocietyofartists.wildapricot.org

ART • IRL Traveling Show by Renee Piechocki. Continues through Sept. 12.

820 Liberty Ave., Downtown. trustarts.org

EVENT • Celebrate America.

IRL Continues through July 4.

Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included with park admission. kennywood.com

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MUSIC • Americana Concert with IRL Pittsburgh Symphony

EVENT • July 4th: Explosive Science!

6-11 p.m. Carnegie Science IRL

Orchestra. 7 p.m. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum. 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Free. trustarts.org

Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $63-109. carnegiesciencecenter.org

OPERA • Legends in the Limelight: Marianne Cornetti.

IRL 7:30 p.m. New Hazlett Theater.

6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $53-78. newhazletttheater.org

CRUISE • 4th of July Fireworks Cruise & Tour. 9-10 p.m. Board time 8:30 IRL p.m. Gateway Clipper. 350 W. Station Square Drive, South Side. $45. gatewayclipper.com

MUSIC • Vision Video. 10 p.m. Doors at 9 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., IRL Lawrenceville. $15-18. spiritpgh.com

SAT., JULY 2 OPERA •

Divas After Dark: Cabaret Concert with Young Artists.

7:30 p.m. New Hazlett Theater.

6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $53. newhazletttheater.org

IRL

COMEDY Level Up Stand-Up. 9:30 p.m.

Arcade Comedy Theater.

• IRL

TUE., JULY 5

STAGE • Kinky Boots. 7:30 p.m. Continues IRL through July 10. Pittsburgh CLO at Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $29-85. pittsburghclo.org

943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-15. arcadecomedytheater.com

WED., JULY 6

SUN., JULY 3

In A Space Outside. 6 p.m. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $20. playhouse.pointpark.edu

STAGE • The Telephone. 2 p.m.

Continues through July 5.

IRL Pittsburgh Festival Opera at New Hazlett.

6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $53. pittsburghfestivalopera.org

MON., JULY 4 EVENT • Before the big fireworks display, the City of Pittsburgh IRL Independence Day Celebration promises free live music, family-friendly activities, line dancing sessions, and more. Be sure to catch a performance of Squonk Opera’s Hand to Hand, an interactive, multimedia show featuring a pair of giant hands. 4 -10 p.m. Point State Park, Downtown. Free. pittsburghpa.gov/July4

DANCE • The Pillow Project x Fourth River presents The Space Upstairs IRL

MUSIC • Paige Thompson in Pages of Time. 7:30 p.m. Continues IRL through July 31. Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $40-75. trustarts.org

FRI., JULY 8

MUSIC • Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz IRL Orchestra Album Release Tour.

7:30 p.m. Oaks Theater. 310 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. $30 advance, $40 at the door. theoakstheater.com

MUSIC • 91.3 WYEP Presents: Punchline IRL – 25 Years. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Café & Music Hall.

4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $20-30.

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STAGE • Judy Garland: An Intimate Evening with a Legend.

IRL 8 p.m. Continues through July 9.

Carnegie Stage. 25 W. Main St., Carnegie. $5-30. carnegiestage.com

STAGE • The Cherry Orchard brings Quantum Theatre’s founder IRL

STAGE • Godspell. 7:30 p.m. Continues IRL through July 17. Pittsburgh

WED., JULY 13 400 N. Shore Drive, North Side. $4950-99. promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae

SAT., JULY 9

State Park and Market Square, Downtown.

Free. wpajuneteenth.com/blank-page

MUSIC • Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour. 6 p.m. Stage AE. IRL

THU., JULY 14

MUSIC • Black Music Festival. 11 a.m.

IRL Continues through July 17. Point

LIT • IRL Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Suzanne Simard. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $22. pittsburghlectures.org KIDS • IRL The Little Mermen - The Ultimate Disney Party Band. 7:30 p.m.

Doors at 6:30 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh. 230 W. Station Square Drive, South Side. $17-20. All ages. druskyentertainment.com

STAGE • Rapunzel. 12 p.m. Pittsburgh Festival Opera at New Hazlett IRL

2-9 p.m. Various locations, Lawrenceville.

Free. facebook.com/redfishbowl/events

COMEDY Kevin Hart: Reality Check Tour.

7 p.m. PPG Paints Arena.

• IRL

MUSIC • Jurassic Park in Concert IRL with Pittsburgh Symphony

South Park Theatre’s Children Theatre.

Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $5. southparktheatre.com

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North Side. $44-49. All ages. promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae

FOOD • IRL

LIT • IRL 1Hood Media presents Slam Poetry and Open Mic. 6 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $20. playhouse.pointpark.edu

through July 30. Pittsburgh Savoyards.

523 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue. $15. pittsburghsavoyards.org

SAT., JULY 16 EVENT •

Vision Video at Spirit

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1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $56-680.25. ppgpaintsarena.com

Open Air at Hartwood Acres

STAGE • The Importance of Being Earnest. 7:30 p.m. Continues IRL

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EVENT • House Party: A Benefit for Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

IRL

SUN, JULY 17

Mill 19. 4501 Lytle St., Hazelwood. $25-45. shanasimmonsdance.com

AWCommunity Day: S.T.E.A.M. IRL Family Day. 12 p.m. August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. trustarts.org

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Lawrenceville Art Crawl

Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. $95-155.

21 and over. aviary.org

DANCE • Drag N’ Dance with Shana Simmons Dance. 6-9 p.m.

IRL

STAGE • The Frog Princess. 6:30 p.m.

Continues through July 20.

IRL

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EVENT • Night in the Tropics: Vintage IRL Vacation. 7-11 p.m. National

ART • IRL Lawrenceville Art Crawl.

MON., JULY 11

MY PERFECT PITTSBURGH SUMMER DAY:

7 p.m.-12 a.m. Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $50-250 Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org

Theater. 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $8-23. pittsburghfestivalopera.org

Orchestra. 7 p.m. Continues through July 10. Heinz Hall. 600 Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-105. pghsymphony.org

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CLO at Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $29-85. pittsburghclo.org

and artistic director Karla Boos to the stage as Madame Ranevskaya in Libby Appel’s version of Anton Chekhov’s play.

The performance will be outdoors near Hazelwood Green, with an optional dinner add-on, featuring pre-show eats from Italian restaurant Sprezzatura, on select performances. 8 p.m. Continues through July 31. OneValley. 4165 Blair St., Hazelwood. $18-83. quantumtheatre.com

ART • IRL Experience the arts and cultural scene of Carnegie with new art exhibits, live music, dance performances, historical tours, hands-on demonstrations, and more. The inaugural Carnegie Arts Walk includes a demo by Pittsburgh Glass Center, live painting, and access to the fresco paintings at St. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Church. 12-6 p.m.

Various locations. Main St., Carnegie.

Free. visitcarnegie.com/artswalk

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TUE., JULY 12

MU MUSIC • Sad Summer Festival. 1:30 p.m.

Stage AE. 400 N. Shore Drive, IRL

MUSIC • New Kids on the Block: The IRL Mixtape Tour with Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. 7:30 p.m.

PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $28.45-182.25. ppgpaintsarena.com

LIT • IRL Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Ruth Ware. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $35. pittsburghlectures.org

WED., JULY 20 STAGE • Love Letters. 8 p.m.

Continues through July 24.

IRL Pittsburgh Public Theater. 621 Penn Ave., Downtown. $32-80. ppt.org

THU., JULY 21

EVENT • Celebrate all things anime IRL when Tekko returns to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

The Japanese pop culture festival presents a whole weekend of music, fashion, gaming, and more. Dress as your favorite character and join the cosplay contest, or party the night away to the best dance music from Japan and aboard. Continues through July 24. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. $50-150. tekko.us

LIT • IRL Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures presents Jen Spyra. 6 p.m. Carnegie Library Lecture Hall. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Free. Registration required. pittsburghlectures.org STAGE • A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur. 7:30 p.m. Continues IRL through July 31. Little Lake Theatre Company. 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg. $15-25. littlelake.org

STAGE • A Bad Year for Tomatoes.

IRL 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 6. South Park Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $16. southparktheatre.com

FRI., JULY 22 MUSIC • 1Hood Media presents Hip Hop. 6 p.m. Pittsburgh IRL Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $20. playhouse.pointpark.edu

EVENT • Summer Fridays at the Frick.

6:30 p.m. Continues on IRL Aug. 19 and Sept. 2. 7227 Reynolds St., Point Breeze. Free. thefrickpittsburgh.org CONTINUES ON PG. 23

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Numerous Enhancements to PNC Park Make the Fan Experience Better Than Ever in Year #22 This is the 22nd summer PNC Park has graced Pittsburgh’s North Shore, and throughout that period the Pirates have proudly referred to it as the Best Ballpark in America. To ensure it remains that way, the team made a series of improvements to the gorgeous facility this past off-season that were designed to enhance the fan experience, improve the connection to the action on the field, and celebrate the rich history of the franchise.

Having checked all those boxes, PNC Park is now the best it’s ever been.

The enhancements, which can be found along the Highmark Riverwalk, represent the continued evolution of PNC Park, and offer the best of both worlds — the opportunity to follow what’s happening on the field while enjoying the ballpark’s modern amenities and postcard views of the Allegheny River and Downtown Pittsburgh skyline. Included are new social gathering spaces with open sightlines

Among the new elements, all of which were privately funded by the Pirates, are: A new gathering space called Fat Head’s Bullpen — above the center-field bullpens — that includes drink rails, comfortable seating, televisions, and a selection of brews from the popular South Side establishment.

The kids play area, which used to be in right field, was refreshed and expanded to flow along the Highmark Riverwalk into the center field. It now features life-sized bobbleheads, a Lucky Climber shaped like a pirate ship, and a kids play bridge that was inspired by the nearby Roberto Clemente Bridge.

Located just above the center-field fence line, the Miller Lite Landing is a new gathering space that features drink rails, tables, and high-top seating creating a relaxed environment for fans.

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to the field, new concessions and hospitality concepts, improvements to gathering areas, expanded kids play areas, and displays dedicated to the Pirates’ many great players and teams — and those of the Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays of the Negro leagues.

The Pirates believed that changes were needed at the ballpark because fans habits and the way ballparks are experienced have changed since PNC Park opened in 2001. Today there’s less emphasis on traditional seating, and more emphasis on social gathering spaces and a more fluid experience. The renovations reflect that.

“What we have found is a large contingent of our fans like to congregate and share the ballpark experience together, not just sit in their seats the entire time they are here,” Pirates President Travis Williams said before the season began. “These renovations will give fans, especially families, more reasons to be out on the Riverwalk without having to feel disconnected from the action on the field. That will make it more enticing to go and enjoy what we believe is an underutilized area.”

The Patio is a newly widened and leveled-off area that extends from the bullpens to the left-field rotunda. The expansion of the platform between the upper- and lower-level bleachers, and new furniture, create a comfortable gathering space overlooking left field.

The AHN Picnic Park now features upgraded furnishings, enhanced lighting and landscaping, plus additional access points to provide a greater connection to the new enhancements along the Highmark Riverwalk.

The Pirates have introduced several new curated displays that celebrate the rich history of the team and baseball in Pittsburgh. Elements include displays along the upper portion of the Highmark Riverwalk, retired numbers in the landscape, and oversized baseballs placed along the entire span of the lower Highmark Riverwalk.

And then, of course, there’s food. Glorious food!

The Pirates and Aramark partnered with local chefs to create new food concepts and specialty offerings that are now featured throughout the Highmark Riverwalk and in the arcade area under the left-field bleachers.

Williams referred to the overall enhancements at PNC Park as “a large amount of work in a short period of time.” He also shared that emphasizing everything good about Pittsburgh and adding something for everyone were among the key concepts used to determine what changes were made.

“We wanted to make sure there was a real tie-in to Pittsburgh with the food.“

That included the new food offerings that are now available.

“We wanted to make sure there was a real tie-in to Pittsburgh with the food. So, we brought consultant John Sergi on board with us,” Williams said. “He has worked with other teams and other facilities throughout the country making sure there is an authentic connection between the food and the fans in those communities.”

How did Sergi approach his assignment with the Bucs?

“My job was to come together with the Pirates and Aramark and try and take the vision for the ballpark and say, ‘If we express that in food, what might it look like?’” he said. “Where we landed was that we had to design food not just to sell it, but to connect it to the people.

We thought we would do that by focusing on the foods we know people love at a baseball game but do them in a way that made them relevant to what is a very vibrant food scene here in Pittsburgh. We worked with Aramark chefs and local partners and did a new take on those foods and did them in a way that will only be available here.”

“Bob was clear about his commitment to the ballpark and the ranking as one of the finest in all of baseball.”

The local partners that Sergi referred to are Coop de Ville and Smallman Street Deli in the Strip District and Station in Bloomfield. Among the delicious items those establishments are featuring at PNC Park are: A ranch burger inspired by Station, which includes a double patty, pub cheese, homemade dill pickles, crispy lettuce, and ranch dressing. A veggie burger with button mushrooms, onions and roasted garlic and a burger with BBQ spice, homemade steak sauce, smokey bleu cheese, pickled cabbage and bacon are also offered. “The goal on all of them was to make sure they eat clean and they’re not overwhelming and heavy,” Station owner Curtis Gamble said.

“They’re all really great and really thoughtful burgers with a lot of great toppings on them.”

A reuben dog by Smallman Street Deli, which includes locally manufactured corned beef, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut on a dog that has a lot of “snap.” A special Chicago dog and a chili cheese dog are also available.

A pimento fried chicken sandwich from Coop de Ville includes sweet tea-brined chicken, pimento cheese, hot honey, and ranch slaw on a Martin’s roll. Other Coop de Ville items include a traditional fried chicken sandwich with shredded lettuce, homemade pickles, and mayo — plus chicken tenders and fries.

*Adobo beef nachos — which include corn tortilla chips, queso sauce, black beans, jalapenos, and cilantro lime cream salsa — are available at the new Nachorita stand beneath the left-field bleachers.

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“What was neat about this whole process is that everyone really did their homework,” Smallman Street Deli owner Jeff Cohen said. “They did a lot of tasting and a lot of testing. The Pirates are moving in a good direction offering items that are unique and upscale. Being a local company and being partners with the Pirates is tremendous.”

The planning process for the enhancements to PNC Park began when Pirates Chairman Bob Nutting secured the services of one of the leading experts in ballpark design, Janet Marie Smith. Her resume includes lead design work in the creation of Camden Yards in Baltimore, and fan-experience projects at several other iconic ballparks, including Boston’s Fenway Park and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

“It was clear from the first time I walked the ballpark with Bob that the vision was to evolve the experience and enhance the very best things about PNC Park,” Smith said. “Every improvement was designed to bring the fans closer to the game by removing walls, barriers, and even some seats to be sure that fans enjoy the new spaces while being intimately connected to the field. It was important to add something for every fan, including cool displays for baseball historians, play areas for kids, craft beer, and new food concepts for friends to enjoy together.

“Bob was clear about his commitment to the ballpark and the ranking as one of the finest in all of baseball. One of the goals was, ‘Let’s not lose that luster. How do we make certain we stay in the top tier through the lens of fans, and how do we stay new and fresh — not just rest on our laurels?’ Keep things new and fresh but do it in such a way that doesn’t seem apathetical of the architecture that’s there.”

The plan was followed to a T. And as a result, there are more ways than ever for fans to enjoy the gameday experience with family and friends at PNC Park.

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FEST • IRL Deutschtown Music Festival.

Over 500 bands, 100 art vendors, and more than 50 food trucks will once again transform Deutschtown into one of the biggest party spots of the summer. The three-day festival features 50 separate stages spread throughout the North Side neighborhood, promising a wide variety of musical genres and entertainment for nearly everyone. Continues through July 24. Various locations, North Side.

Free. deutschtownmusicfestival.com

MON., JULY 25

STAGE • Winnie the Pooh. 6:30 p.m. July IRL 25-Aug. 3. South Park Theatre’s Children Theatre at South Park. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $5. southparktheatre.com

MUSIC • Chita: A Legendary IRL Celebration. 7 p.m. Continues through July 26. Greer Cabaret Theater.

655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $70. trustarts.org

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7 p.m. Continues on Aug. 19.

Hazelwood Green Plaza. Lytle St. and Eliza St., Hazelwood. Free. RSVP required. hazelwoodlocal.com

SAT., JULY 23 RACE • IRL

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix.

9 a.m. Continues through July 24. Schenley Park. Schenley Drive and Darlington Road, Oakland. Free. pvgp.org

EVENT • Centennial Gala. 6 p.m.

August Wilson African IRL American Cultural Center. 980 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $177.25. awaacc.org

STAGE • Discover the true meaning of the “American Dream” in IRL Throughline Theatre Company’s production of A View from the Bridge, a story of a man who loses control after someone close to him falls for an undocumented immigrant.

Audiences, be warned: This Arthur Miller drama includes violence, blood, incest, and homophobia, and is only recommended for ages 13 and over. 8 p.m. Continues through Aug. 6. Carnegie Stage. 25 W. Main St., Carnegie. $5-10. throughlinetheatre.org

SUN., JULY 24

COMEDY Fans of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! should pencil • IRL in this upcoming show at Roxian Theatre.

Comedian and actor Tim Heidecker will bring his two-act tour, featuring both comedy and music, to Pittsburgh with a performance that includes his “No More Bullshit” stand-up character and songs with backing from The Very Good Band.

6 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks. $37.50-107.50. timheidecker.com/live

TUE., JULY 26 STAGE • A Chorus Line. Continues through July 31. Pittsburgh IRL CLO at Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $29-90. pittsburghclo.org

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FRI., JULY 29 MUSIC • See big names and local favorites when the AmeriServ IRL Flood City Music Festival takes over Peoples Natural Gas Park. Headlined by 1990s hitmakers The Spin Doctors and New Jersey quintet Railroad Earth, the festival showcases a wide range of acts playing blues, acoustic rock, funk, bluegrass, and more. Included in the lineup are soul-driven dance rock band The Fritz, Pittsburgh-based Americana folk group Buffalo Rose, and Silver Screen from Johnstown, Pa., among many others.

2 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Continues through July 30. 90 Johns St., Johnstown. $25-75. floodcitymusic.com

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EVENT • Jurassic Park After Dark.

IRL 6-10 p.m. Carnegie Museum of Natural History. 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $19-24. 21 and over. carnegiemnh.org/event/july-after-dark

DANCE • slowdanger presents Resonant Body. 6 p.m. Pittsburgh IRL Playhouse. 350 Forbes Ave., Downtown. $20. playhouse.pointpark.edu

DRINKS • Pittsburgh Summer Beerfest.

6:30 p.m. Continues through IRL July 30. Stage AE. 400 N. Shore Drive, North Side. $50-65. pittsburghbeerfest.com

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Waterpark. In between your trips down the lazy river, enjoy live DJs, and refreshments from food trucks and breweries every Friday and Saturday this summer. Continues through Sept. 17.

1000 Sandcastle Drive, Homestead. $34.99-59.99. sandcastlewaterpark.com

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MUSIC • Charli XCX: CRASH The IRL Live Tour. 7 p.m. Stage AE. 400 N. Shore Drive, North Side. $34.50-85. promowestlive.com/pittsburgh/stage-ae

SAT., AUG. 6 EVENT • Fall Fantasy Parades.

Continues through Aug. 21.

IRL Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. Included with park admission. kennywood.com

MARKET Handmade Arcade Moonrise Maker Market. 5-10 p.m.

• IRL

Market Square, Downtown. Free. handmadearcade.org/moonrisemarket

SUN., AUG. 7 MUSIC • Reservoir of Jazz. 5-7 p.m.

Continues through Aug. 28.

IRL

MY PERFECT PITTSBURGH SUMMER DAY:

Highland Park. Highland Ave. and Reservoir Drive, Highland Park. Free. pittsburghpa.gov/events

lying out reading in Frick Park and then Page's ice cream @hannahblooms

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AmeriServ Flood City Music Festival

Phillies. Come for the ballgame, local celebrity appearances, and a pierogi eating contest, and stay for a postgame concert from local favorite, The Clarks.

7:05 p.m. $25-302. PNC Park. 115 Federal St., North Side. mlb.com

DANCE • Dance Africa: Pittsburgh.

IRL 8 p.m. Continues through July 31. Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $15-30 Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org

SAT., JULY 30 Dino & Dragon Stroll. 9:45 a.m.

Continues through July 31.

Monroeville Convention and Events Center.

209 Mall Blvd., Monroeville. $24.99-26.99, free for children 2 and under and veterans. dinostroll.com/events/pittsburgh-pa

KIDS • IRL

Pittsburgh Mixed Culture with Cinderlands Beer and Trace Brewing. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Freedom Farms Event Center. 434 Overbrook Road, Valencia. $15-100. pghmixedculture.com

BEER • IRL

MUSIC • Pittsburgh Blues and Roots Festival. 12 p.m. Continues IRL through July 31. Pittsburgh Shrine Center.

1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick. $35-60. pghbluesrootsfest.com

SUN., JULY 31 MUSIC • Willie Nelson will present his Outlaw Music Festival Tour at IRL

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The Pavilion at Star Lake, and he’s bringing a few friends. See Willie along with ZZ Top, Gov’t Mule, Chris Stapleton, The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Zach Bryan, Steve Earle & The Dukes, and other big names in rock and alt-country. 665 PA-18, Burgettstown. $29.50-279.50. blackbirdpresents.com

TUE., AUG. 2 MUSIC • Machine Gun Kelly: Mainstream Sell-Out Tour IRL with Travis Barker and Willow. 7:30 p.m.

PPG Paints Arena. 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $28-499. ppgpaintsarena.com

FRI., AUG. 5 SPORTS • GAMMA Sports Pickleball Classic. Continues through IRL Aug. 7. David L. Lawrence Convention Center. 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd., Downtown. Visit the website for updates.

Registration required. pickleballclassic.org

FOOD • IRL

Cool off in a festival atmosphere during Food & Drink Frenzy days at Sandcastle

DANCE • Summer Soul Line Dancing.

IRL 7-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28. Highland Park. Highland Ave. and Reservoir Drive, Highland Park. Free. pittsburghpa.gov/events

MON., AUG. 8 STAGE •

The White Cat. 6:30 p.m.

Continues through Aug. 17.

South Park Theatre’s Children Theatre at South Park. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $5. southparktheatre.com

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THU., AUG. 4 LIT • IRL PulpFest celebrates 50 years of genre fiction at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry. The event appeals to fans of pulp magazines from the early 20th century that featured hardboiled detective, science fiction, horror, Western, and fantasy stories. This year’s programming line-up includes talks on Conan creator Robert E. Howard, Fiction House comic books, and Ernest Hemingway and Dashiel Hammett, as well as movie screenings, panels, and 200 lots of “pop culture material.” 11 a.m.-1 a.m.

Continues through Aug. 7. 910 Sheraton Drive, Cranberry Township. $25-70, free for children 15 and under. Registration and membership required. pulpfest.com

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Stephen Philip Harvey Jazz Orchestra Album Release Tour at Oaks Theater

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Jurassic Park After Dark at Carnegie Museum of Natural History

TUE., AUG. 9 STAGE • Sister Act. 7:30 p.m.

Continues through Aug. 14.

IRL Benedum Center. 237 Seventh St., Downtown. $29-85. pittsburghclo.org

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MAGIC • Guy Hollingworth in The IRL Expert at the Card Table.

7:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 2.

Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $40-75. trustarts.org

THU., AUG. 11 STAGE • Pippin. 7:30 p.m. Continues through Aug. 21. Little Lake IRL Theatre Company. 500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg. $15-25. littlelake.org

STAGE • The Sunshine Boys. 7:30 p.m.

Continues through Aug. 27.

IRL South Park Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $16. southparktheatre.com

FRI., AUG. 12 STAGE • Hop a ride with the drivers who were taking folks around long IRL before Uber when Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company performs August Wilson’s drama Jitney. Last performed by Pittsburgh Playwrights in 2010, Jitney tells the story of the very neighborhood in which it will be staged. 8 p.m. Continues through Sept. 18.

August Wilson House. 1727 Bedford Ave., Hill District. $42.50-50. pghplaywrights.org

FEST • IRL Asian Lantern Festival.

6:30-10:30 p.m. Continues through Oct. 30.

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

7370 Baker St., Highland Park. $14.95-22.95. pittsburghzoo.org

SAT., AUG. 13 DANCE • The Alloy School Showcase & Let’s Move Family Dance Party.

IRL

FRI., AUG. 19 STAGE • Grand Hotel the Musical.

8 p.m. Continues through IRL Aug. 28. New Hazlett Theater.

6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. $23-38. frontporchpgh.com

MUSIC • Get ready to skank when Steel City Ska Fest comes to Spirit.

IRL

Presented by Pittsburgh SKA and Some Die Nameless, the lineup includes Soulios and The Burnrides, as well as New York City’s own The Toasters, Raggacore act Pilfers, New Orleans ska-punk band Joystick, and The Irritating Stick, a Pittsburgh band set to reunite and perform for the first time in 20 years. 5:30 p.m. Doors at 5 p.m.

242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $25, $30 day of show. All ages. spiritpgh.com

THU., AUG. 18 FEST • IRL Expect big crowds in Bloomfield when Little Italy Days returns for four days, bringing food vendors, bocce, and bands to Liberty Avenue.

6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 21.

Liberty Avenue from Ella to Gross Street, Bloomfield. Free. littleitalydays.com

DANCE • PearlDiving Showcase IRL with PearlArts. 7:30 p.m.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5530 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $15-30 Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org

EVENT • Rock your best look for a good cause when Riverlife presents IRL

10 a.m. Kelly Strayhorn Theater.

5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $5-20 Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org

FEST • IRL Barrel & Flow Fest, Pittsburgh’s annual Black beer festival, invites folks to “vibe and imbibe” with exclusive collaborations from Black breweries, artists, small businesses, and DJs and bands from across the country. 12-9 p.m. The Stacks at 3 Crossings. 2875 Railroad St., Strip District. $25-200. barrelandflow.com

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FEST • IRL Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.

10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 25. 112 Renaissance Lane, West Newton. Price tbd. pittsburghrenfest.com MUSIC • Rock Reggae and Relief Festival. 12-11 p.m.

IRL 200 Block of Forbes Avenue, Downtown. $60-250. rockreggaerelief.com MARKET Allegheny City Brewing Co. will serve up more than beer • IRL when it hosts the Wish You Were Here pop-up market. Presented by Sixways Markets, the two-day outdoor event includes vintage and handmade goods, food, music, and, of course, craft beer.

Vendor applications are still open for local sellers, so become part of this market while you still can. 12-6 p.m. Continues through Aug. 21. 507 Foreland St., North Side. Free. All ages. sixwaysmarkets.com

Party at the Pier: Green Envy. Taking place at the Rivers Casino Amphitheater, the annual fundraising fete promises to “transport guests to a verdant, lush, and mysterious environment” as they enjoy themed food and drink, live music and dancing, pop-up performances, and complimentary cruises on the Gateway Clipper. The event, which supports riverfront improvement projects, will also spotlight Olive Sprig, PPG Paints’ “Color of the Year,” so make sure to wear something green. 7:30-11 p.m. $90-250. 777 Casino Drive, North Side. partyatthepier.com

MUSIC • The Emo Band: Emo and Pop Punk Live Band Karaoke Party.

IRL 9 p.m. Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville.

21 and over. $15. spiritpgh.com

SAT., AUG. 27 FEST • IRL

Shadyside...The Art Festival on Walnut Street. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Aug. 28. 739 Bellefonte St., Shadyside.

Free. artfestival.com/cities/pittsburgh

FEST • IRL Pittsburgh VegFest, one of the region’s best food festivals, especially for vegetarians and vegans, returns to the North Side. Expect live music, yoga, cooking demonstrations, and tons of delicious plant-based food from local restaurants.

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MON., AUG. 29

WRESTLING WWE Monday Night Raw. • IRL 7:30 p.m. PPG Paints Arena.

1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $20-550. ppgpaintsarena.com

TUE., AUG. 30 MUSIC • Corey Feldman with Mark Ferrari. 7:30 p.m. Doors at IRL 6:30 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe. 230 W. Station Square Drive, South Side. $23-25. druskyentertainment.com

WED., AUG. 31 MUSIC • Twenty One Pilots: The Icy Tour. 8 p.m. PPG Paints Arena.

IRL 1001 Fifth Ave., Uptown. $37-190. ppgpaintsarena.com.

THU., SEPT. 1 OUTDOORS National Aviary Hike-AThon. Continues through • IRL Sept. 30. Registration required. Free. p2p.onecause.com/hikeathon

STAGE • The Metromaniacs. 7:30 p.m.

Continued through Sept. 11.

IRL Little Lake Theatre Company.

500 Lakeside Drive South, Canonsburg. $15-25. littlelake.org

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STAGE • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

IRL 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sept. 17.

South Park Theatre. Corner of Brownsville Road and Corrigan Drive, South Park. $16. southparktheatre.com

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Party at the Pier

MY PERFECT PITTSBURGH SUMMER DAY:

Big fluffy clouds and low humidity. @reverend_doctor

FRI., SEPT. 2 COMEDY Kurtis Conner. 7 p.m.

Byham Theater. 101 Sixth St., • IRL Downtown. $39.50-75.50. trustarts.org

SAT., SEPT. 3 EVENT • Fourth Annual Celebration of Mac Miller and Spirit After IRL Party. 3-8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Blue Slide Park.

2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill and Spirit. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. ir Free. instagram.com/macmillermemoir and spiritpgh.com

FEST • IRL Water Lantern Festival.

5-9 p.m. Allegheny Commons Park West, North Side. $25.99-55.99. php waterlanternfestival.com/pittsburgh.php

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An Evening With Judy Collins.

IRL 8 p.m. Byham Theater.

101 6th St., Downtown. trustarts.org

FILM • IRL ReelAbilities Pittsburgh Film Festival. Continues through Sept. 11.

Times and locations to come. filmpittsburgh.org/pages/reelabilities

FRI., SEPT. 9

FEST • IRL

The Pittsburgh Irish Festival step dances its way to a new location for a weekend of Celtic fun.

Taking place at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, the event includes live performances, authentic Irish cuisine and drinks, vendors, and more. Visit the festival website for an updated entertainment line-up and highlights. 4-11 p.m. Continues through Sept. 11. 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd., Rankin. $16-50, free for children 12 and under. pghirishfest.org

MUSIC • Four Chord Music Festival.

IRL Continues through Sept. 10.

Wild Things Park. 1 Washington Federal Way, Washington. $85-186. fourchordmusicfestival.com

FEST • IRL Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival.

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4:30-9 p.m. Kennywood. 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin. $9.99-26.99. pittsburghpierogifestival.com

MUSIC • Blue Oyster Cult. 8 p.m.

IRL Doors at 7 p.m. Mountain View Amphitheater. 10 Rich Hill Road, Cheswick. $45. druskyentertainment.com

SAT., SEPT. 10 FEST • IRL Pittsburgh Taco Festival.

12:30-7 p.m. The Terminal. 2101 Smallman St., Strip District. $9.99-50. pghtacofest.com

ART • IRL Plain Silk, Uncarved Wood.

Continues through Nov. 5. Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space.

100 43rd St. Unit 107, Lawrenceville. Free. aapgh.org/upcoming-exhibitions

STAGE • Last Podcast on the Left: Mamma Mia! Here We Go IRL Again Tour. 8 p.m. Benedum Center.

7th St. and Penn Ave., Downtown. $25-150. trustarts.org

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FEST • IRL Tomato and Eggplant Festival and Blackberry Meadows Farm Tour.

4-6 p.m. 7115 Ridge Road, Natrona Heights. $40. sprezzaturapgh.com COMEDY Nick Swardson: Make Joke From Face Tour. 7:30 p.m.

• IRL Doors at 6:30 p.m. Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. 510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall. $39.50-49.50. All ages. librarymusichall.com

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Deborah Levine, lead singer of Lady Beast

HEAD BANGERS

BY JORDAN SNOWDEN // CPCONTRIBUTORS@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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FEW YEARS AGO, Deborah Levine was in Venture, Cali., enjoying the traditional heavy metal festival Frost and Fire with her fellow Lady Beast bandmates when it hit them: Why not hold an event like that in Pittsburgh?

“There’s literally not even one traditional heavy metal festival on the East Coast,” says Levine, Lady Beast’s lead singer. “You have to either go to the Midwest, go up north, or go down south, but there was truly nothing for straightup heavy metal bands on the east coast.

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As the saying goes, if you want anything done, you have to do it yourself.”

As the saying goes, if you want anything done, you have to do it yourself.”

So Levine and her Lady Beast bandmates did exactly that. In 2019, the local heavy metal band hosted the first-ever Metal Immortal Festival, which returns for its second iteration this year. They invited their friends in the metal scene

and bands from the ’80s to today for, as Levine put it, “a really awesome evening of heavy metal” at Mr. Smalls Theatre.

This year’s event, Metal Immortal Festival 2, takes place again at Mr. Smalls for an all-ages evening of bone-shaking high energy and good vibes. “There is no tolerance whatsoever for racism, sexism,

or hatred of any kind,” says Levine. “It is a place for anyone that’s into metal, or even not into metal, to be comfortable and be who they are.” A new addition to this year’s merriment is a preshow event at Spirit (21+) the night before for a reunion of Pittsburgh thrash legends, Eviction.

“We use both stages at Mr. Smalls.

There’s food, there’s the courtyard so you can sit outside, which is great because the festival is no re-entry; it’s really the best situation that you can have in a venue,” says Levine. “And we have vendors

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Vicious Blade

throughout the whole event — art, jewelry, clothing. It’s really just a way to support hardworking bands and to support hardworking artists, which gives me no greater pleasure. This is something that we do because we love it and feel like it’s important to bring it to our city. ”

METAL IMMORTAL FEST 2 PRESHOW 7 p.m. Fri., June 24. Spirit.

242 51st St., Lawrenceville. $20. facebook.com/MetalImmortalFestival

METAL IMMORTAL FESTIVAL 2 4 p.m. Sat., June 25. Mr. Smalls Theatre.

400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $45. facebook.com/MetalImmortalFestival

For Levine, the upcoming second festival feels even sweeter than the last.

For one, it’s been a long time coming, as Metal Immortal Festival 2 was originally going to take place in 2020 until COVID forced its cancelation. And this year, the Pittsburgh community has rallied to support the event. Vegan punk rock/heavy metal restaurant Onion Maiden, Millvale’s The Attic Records, local metal and noise record label Our Ancient Future, and Andrew D’Cagna of Ohio heavy metal band Ironflame are all sponsoring the fest. (This is a huge help financially; the previous fest ended in the red.) Plus, Grist

House has created an exclusive Metal Immortal Festival 2 beer, which Levine says is “just another cool way to feel that support and love from the community.”

But Levine wants to emphasize that this isn’t a Pittsburgh fest. Instead, it’s a way to showcase underdogs and hardworking bands that may not have a label or touring opportunities in the oversaturated music industry, no matter where they’re located.

“We do like to give Pittsburgh some props, and we always start the show with a Pittsburgh band,” says Levine. “Vicious Blade is opening, who is a local up-andcoming thrash metal band. They’re female-fronted; more than half of the bands playing the festival and pre-fest are female-fronted heavy metal bands. It is extremely important to me to normalize women in metal so we can get away from using the term 'female-fronted,' and have it be more normal to have women involved in festivals and music.”

Other acts include the West Coast’s Soul Grinder, who will be making their first East Coast appearance, Bat from Richmond, The Accused, who will bring old-school punk vibes to the show, and headliner Raven, a classic heavy metal band originally from the UK. “I grew up here; it truly feels like I made my mark,” says Levine. “Nothing feels better than the support and acknowledgment of a city that I’ve been in forever.” •

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Pittsburghers enjoy Downtown's Steel Tower Pop-up on Thu., June 16.

DRINK

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BY OWEN GABBEY // OGABBEY@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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OR AS INCREDIBLE as the local beer scene has become, there is a glaring weak point in Downtown Pittsburgh. Despite the high foot traffic and active community, Downtown is entirely lacking breweries, with only a couple of beer-focused taprooms whose offerings often fall short of many other places around the city.

That’s what made Brew Gentlemen’s summer-long pop-up at the Allegheny Overlook such a welcome addition in 2021.

With a combination of great beer from the longtime Braddock staple and gorgeous views overlooking the river, the experiment was an overwhelming success.

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for 2022. But Brew Gentlemen pivoted, making sure that those seeking an enjoyable outdoor activity in Downtown this summer could still have a unique experience.

The Steel Garden, now open from 3-8 p.m. every Thursday through Saturday, is a takeover of the U.S. Steel Tower Plaza on Grant Street. A partnership between Brew Gentlemen, U.S. Steel, and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, the pop-up is a wonderful and welcome addition to the Downtown landscape.

The patio, surrounded by stunning Downtown buildings, offers a gorgeous view of the city. Brew Gentlemen’s table, located right in the center of the plaza, offers pours of its flagship IPA General Braddock’s (which, if you haven’t tried it,

you should change that ASAP), as well as a collection of other summer IPAs, lagers, and fruit beers.

POP-UP BEER GARDEN 3-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.

U.S. Steel Plaza. 600 Grant St., Downtown. downtownpittsburgh.com

I had the Akamai Double IPA, a phenomenal example of what the brewery does so well. Pillowy soft yet 8% ABV, juicy and flavorful while still retaining its hop undertones, the beer showcases all the reasons that Brew Gentlemen is such a staple in the city.

Yet, the beer is only part of the draw of the Steel Garden. As Downtown starts

to come back into full swing, people are looking for places to go for happy hours, work events, and to kick back when they get out of the office. The Steel Garden has you covered, and I mean that literally. I sat in a covered coworking space, complete with a variety of seating and a relaxed atmosphere.

There’s cornhole, a stage for live music, and there will be a rotating cast of food trucks joining the fun. The energy and the joy from people working their way back to spots like this were contagious on the day I visited. The Steel Tower promises to be a great place to hang out this summer, a place to tell your boss you’re “getting some work done,” and, at the very least, a rare Downtown spot to get a killer pour of beer. •

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A SPACE FOR BLACK MOTHERS

BY DANI JANAE DANIJANAE@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

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HE MATTRESS FACTORY’S new exhibition, Shrine, is a testament to the power of Black mothers and what they can do when given the structure and support to do what they wish.

Shrine, on view through Dec. 30 at MF’s Monterrey Annex and curated

by Jessica Gaynelle Moss, serves as an extension of Pittsburgh artist Alisha Wormsley’s Sibyls Shrine, described as an arts collective and residency program “rooted in radical care, rest and support for Black women, womxn, trans women, and femmes who are m/others and identify as artists, creatives and activists in Pittsburgh and beyond.”

Wormsley tells Pittsburgh City Paper that Sibyls Shrine was born out of need, after a residency program she was scheduled to attend told her they assumed she wouldn’t participate when they found out she was pregnant in 2015.

SHRINE Continues through Dec. 30.

Mattress Factory-Monterey Annex.

1414 Monterey St., North Side.

Included with museum admission. mattress.org/shrine-exhibition-overview

“I just started to see how people treat mothers, and on top of that, being a Black mother, and raising Black children,” she says. “There are constant limitations placed upon us, you know. So, I started writing about this wanting to call it Sybils Shrine.”

The first iterations of Sybils Shrine consisted of around 30 women who were paid a stipend to join the cohort and host workshops about everything from love spells to couponing. After that, another cohort of 30 moms went through the same process, and Wormsley and her collaborators began to narrow down the women who would be featured as a part of the Shrine Artist Residency.

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The first person selected was artist Renée Cox, then Naomi Chambers, Mary Martin, LaKeisha Wolf, Wormsley, and sarah huny young were added. These artists created six new immersive pieces for the show, which features work from more than 20 artists, as well as written contributions by poet Camille Posey and janera solomon.

When you first enter the Annex, you are met with the art of Chambers.

A banner reads “Mommies vs. Aunties, Everyone Won.” and there is a video of women and families playing a sport. The room is all white, and the floor is lined with different items that add a pop of color. There is a sense of joy to the room, with the laughter from the video in the foreground and the assertion that “everyone won.”

before my eyes, with the word “BLACK” imposed over the image. The helmet, which felt like sitting under a dryer, felt very reminiscent of my childhood visits to the hair salon, a source of community and healing for so many Black women and girls. The installation is a very bold celebration of Blackness.

The next two rooms feature the work of Wolf. One room contains a large selfportrait of Wolf, surrounded by altar elements like large crystals, sage, and other items. On the floor, she has placed soil, dried flowers, and stones to create a circular pattern. Circular objects are a theme within the room, representing cycles in the artist’s life. This was one of my favorite rooms because so many of the elements are associated with ways of healing and connecting to the self.

Shrine, is a testament to the power of Black mothers and what they can do when given the structure and support to do what they wish.

The next room features the art of young. This room is, in a word, immersive. The floor and ceilings are covered with green, fake plants. Shifting from light to emerald green, the colors stay vibrant, and, with minimal light in the room, there is an overall feeling of being lost in a jungle. Lining the walls are altars of six women and femmes. Each altar features a larger-than-life picture of the person along with items like honey, flowers, and stones. It’s a beautiful, enrapturing installation.

Upstairs, in a room painted a shade of turquoise blue, you find the art of Martin, an educator and ceramicist. Martin collaborated with a local metal worker to create stands for some of her gorgeous ceramics, which feature paintings of faces and other objects.

An adjacent, all-black room features Wormsley’s work, with a screen flashing text and videos of Black people. The room has chairs in which you can sit and pull down the built-in “helmet.” Once I pulled down the helmet, an image of a seated Black person flashed immediately

Up another flight of stairs and the final two rooms contain the art of Cox. During my tour, I learned that Cox collaborated with Carnegie Mellon University students, including animators and programmers, to create this exhibit. Cox’s work features video installations of her photography, with images stacked on top of each other and animated. In the final room, there’s a bench toward the back of the room where you sit as the images fly around you. The piece is titled “Sacred Geometry,” and you can definitely feel it in the art. Having the images form and disintegrate around you was almost dizzying.

Shrine is an impressive display of the creative power of Black mothers, every room containing elements that were immersive and eye-catching. It’s an installation that beckons you to come back for a second or third time, just so you can really see every component of each room. In talking with Wormsley, I felt the importance of a space like this one, a space of creative freedom and community for mothers that are so often ostracized. •

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FASHION

CLOTHES MAKE ...

MIKAEL OWUNNA

BY TERENEH IDIA CPCONTRIBUTORS@PGHCITYPAPER.COM

How would you define your style?

I would define my style as contemporary/ traditional African. I mix traditional African prints with contemporary Western cuts and tailoring, which reflect my own heritage as a Nigerian-American.

I adorn myself with energetic amulets and tattoos that invoke African spiritual traditions and deities.

Who are your style inspirations?

My style inspirations are a bit eclectic, but I would say that Ikiré Jones, who worked on the Black Panther film, was one of my first inspirations, who I saw blending Western contemporary cuts with traditional African stylings. Today, I would say even more that I find inspiration and resonance with the style of artist Bisa Butler and her husband Johnny Butler. I also love the style of artist Lina Iris Viktor, who blends African-inspired prints with haute couture.

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Do you have a favorite designer?

My favorite designer today is D’iyanu. I adore their seamless blend of contemporary cuts with African traditional prints, and the company was founded by a Nigerian-American woman, Addie Elabor. Their work is fantastic.

Although very different from what I typically wear, in terms of haute couture, I am consistently mind-blown by Iris Van Herpen, whose work is both ethereal and cosmic.

You travel a lot for your art. Do you dress differently based on location?

I would say that my dress is pretty consistent; however, for exhibition openings, I have tended of late to wear custom-tailored suits. I then mix in a pop of the African traditional through my adornment, pocket squares, and the occasional bow tie rendered in African textiles.

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I love what you’re wearing. One thing I noticed was how much the color changed from indoor to outdoor light. Tell me about your outfit.

This outfit is a custom piece that was designed for me in Nigeria. I love the color and particularly the short sleeves, which allow me to more prominently display my tattoos. The color also does change based on the lighting, with the deep navy blues popping into relief in brighter settings.

Do you have any gifts from someone that you wear often or every day?

Although I am not wearing it today, for formal occasions, I love to wear a watch that my dad gave to me.

Do you have a gift to yourself that you wear often?

Yes, I love buying myself crystal bracelets, rings, and necklaces as gifts to myself based on the energetic alignment of the sidereal lunar cycle. You can see me wearing these today.

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I love the serpent necklace. Tell me all about that!

Thank you! This necklace is a recent gift to myself. I have been spending time recently researching and learning about the Egyptian serpent deity, Uatchet. This piece was inspired by that figure.

You have busy summer lined up. What are you looking forward to getting into?

I have a number of shows up now and upcoming this month that I’m really excited about. Last Saturday, I sponsored a Juneteenth Black art celebration in Pittsburgh outside of PNC Park, with the Redd Studio, 1Hood Media, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The event was an incredible showcase that included free food, DJs, live music, and the work of 24 Black artists in the city.

This month, I also have my work on view in London, Budapest, Rotterdam (upcoming at Het Nieuwe Institute), New York City (upcoming at NFT NYC), and at the Chautauqua Institution, all of which I’m really excited about! •

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