The Pittsburgh Cultural Arts Meetup Group

Arts Landing - Dance & Fitness Classes with Pittsburgh Ballet plus Other Options

Sat, Jul 11 · 10:00 AM EDT

Arts Landing, 803 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, US

This event brings new people together with various options that begin at the new Arts Landing outdoor civic space

A) From 10 AM to 11 AM: Stretch, plié, and pirouette your way to Arts Landing with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s free Dance & Fitness Classes. Classes include Pilates, Barre Fitness, Ballet and more for all levels, ages 14+. Free classes will be held throughout the summer with classes on June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18 and most Saturdays during the month of August and September.

B) At 11:15 AM, relax and grab something quick at De Fer Coffee & Tea
(725 Penn Avenue, next to Arts Landing) and discuss afternoon plans.

C) At 12 PM, people may break off into smaller groups to go on an urban art hike focusing on 6 downtown galleries and public art. The length of the urban art hike will be determined by group preferences, such as lunch (e.g., Nicky's Thai, Barcelona Wine Bar, The Eagle) and the weather.

D) Attend the 1 PM performance of Pittsburgh CLO's production of Mean Girls at the Benedum. Tickets start at $49 and will be available at the door.

E) Attend the 2:30 PM screening of the movie Maddie's Secret at the Harris Theater. Tickets are $13.50 Adult and $10.50 Senior/Student

F) Attend the 3:30 PM performance of Fantasia: Film Live in Concert - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. Tickets start at $36 and will be available at the door.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc. You can also call 412-423-8980.

Stay tuned for updates!

Brunch at Barcelona Wine Bar & Afternoon Options in Cultural District

Sat, Jul 11 · 11:45 AM EDT

Barcelona Wine Bar, 922 Penn Avenue,, Pittsburgh, PA, US

Please join us for brunch at Barcelona Wine Bar which has an interesting brunch menu along with a wide selection of wines from around the world.

After brunch, people can check out various downtown galleries. In addition, there are other options such as taking in a movie at Harris Theater, theatre performances in the Cultural District, etc. People may break off into smaller groups to

A) Go on an urban art hike focusing on 6 downtown galleries and public art. The length of the urban art hike will be determined by group preferences and weather.

B) Attend the 1 PM performance of Pittsburgh CLO's production of Mean Girls at the Benedum. Tickets start at $49 and will be available at the door.

C) Attend the 2:30 PM screening of the movie Maddie's Secret at the Harris Theater. Tickets are $13.50 Adult and $10.50 Senior/Student

D) Attend the 3:30 PM performance of Fantasia: Film Live in Concert - Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at Heinz Hall. Tickets start at $36 and will be available at the door.

Meetup Considerations
To assist with logistics, please RSVP now only if you're interested in brunch. Barcelona Wine Bar is a very popular restaurant and so it would be helpful to have a headcount to help ensure we have enough tables.

Please browse the brunch menu in advance to get an idea of the prices before deciding whether to RSVP or not.

Parking Here is the ParkPGH website with real-time info on downtown parking garage availability where you can also download apps, get garage availability via text messaging, etc. You can also call 412-423-8980.

Carnegie International, Carnegie Museums, Launching Peace & Phipps

Sat, Jul 25 · 11:30 AM EDT

Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, Pittsburgh, PA, US

This event brings new people together and incorporates flexibility tailored to the interests of the group.

This event begins at Café Carnegie (inside Carnegie Museum of Art) so people can socialize and get coffee/tea/drink or quick lunch. Please note that Café Carnegie does not require museum admission which makes it particularly suitable as we plan the rest of the afternoon.

After we're done meeting/eating at Café Carnegie, we'll gauge of the interests of everyone and possibility of smaller groups (perhaps 5-15+ people) exploring the following options.

Option A -- Spend the afternoon inside the many galleries and exhibits of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Natural History Of note is that there will be docent led tour options at 12 PM and 1:30 PM for the Carnegie Museum of Art.

There will also be outdoor activities and performances Launching Peace in the Sculpture Courtyard taking place periodically during the afternoon. Visitors will find experimental flight and float into the future with a constellation of imagination, care, and creativity. Under the sky and guided by exploration, live outer space soundscapes in collaboration with Daid Roy will be performed by trē seguritan abalos, How Things Are, Petra Floyd, and BusCrates. Begin the day from 12-1 PM with a Water Rocketry Workshop led by Daid Roy, with Launch Window from 1-1:15 PM. Assemble makers will continue with drop-in stomp rockets, space helmets and fashion, and outer space creation from 12-5 PM.

The incredible 59th Carnegie International is on display from May 2, 2026 to January 3, 2027. Organized every four years by Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie International is the longest-running exhibition of international art in North America. Titled "If the word we" the 59th Carnegie International considers the first-person plural as an open and evolving proposition—one shaped by listening, translation, and transformation—bringing together artistic practices that engage shared experience, circulation, and worlds in transition. Encompassing a wide range of media, from painting, photography, and sculpture, to installation, video, performance, and theater, participating artists traverse cultural, political, intellectual, and spiritual geographies that extend beyond national boundaries. The projects emerge through everyday acts, materials, and environments, offering spatially expansive portraits of collective life in the present.

In addition, we expect everyone will get into Carnegie Museums for free based on those in the group that already have Carnegie Museums memberships that allow them to bring guests. In addition, people can reserve free admission using their RADPass.

Option B -- Walk over to Phipps to check out the Tropical Forest Panama exhibit -- as well as the Summer Flower Show: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland on display May 16 through September 27. Although advanced timed tickets are required, we expect timed tickets will be available at the door. Several people may be able to get into Phipps for free as the guests of Phipps members.

Option C -- People can discuss if they'd to have lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant such as The Porch in Schenley Plaza or one of the many restaurants along Craig Street, Forbes Avenue, etc.

Parking The Carnegie Museum has plenty of parking which is conveniently located near the museum entrance at the corner of Forbes Ave & S. Craig Street. Here is a link with more info about parking and directions http://cmoa.org/visit/directions-maps-parking/

Stay Tuned for updates!j

Shadyside Arts Festival (during August 22-23)

Sat, Aug 22 · 10:00 AM EDT

Walnut Street in Shadyside, Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA, US

29th Annual Shadyside Arts Festival on Walnut Street August 22nd & 23rd, 2026

Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 5pm

Free Admission!

This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend afternoon in a relaxing atmosphere at one of our region's signature festivals. We'll walk around a bit while checking out booths featuring local artists and artists from around the country working in a wide range of different mediums, such as painting, sculpture, etc.

This is also a chance to visit various Shadyside boutiques, shops, and galleries mingled with national retailers in a neighborhood of tree-lined streets, historic homes, and distinctive restaurants.

There is also plenty of time to take breaks for coffee/tea, ice cream, cool drinks, and perhaps even lunch or dinner.

The Shadyside Arts Festival includes over 140 artists/activities along Walnut Street -- centered primarily between the intersections with S. Aiken and Ivy. What started out as a neighborhood street fair, is now regarded as one of the top shows in our region.

MEETUP Considerations

1. While this is a general posting for the 2 Day Festival, people could be arriving or leaving on Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Saturday night, Sunday morning, or Sunday afternoon.
2. At any given time during the Shadyside Arts Festival, there could be anywhere from 0-20 people from Meetup dispersed among many hundreds of arts enthusiasts, festival vendors/donors, Shadyside residents, general public, etc.
3. Please be mindful that most people are simply happy enough to say hi to whoever they already know -- and happen to run into -- as they walk around the festival.
4. As always, it is fine if people prefer to check out the festival on their own with family/friends or in smaller groups.
5. It is not realistic to post comments asking where other people in the group are and expecting a timely response. Many people are there to enjoy the festival without feeling the need to constantly check their cell phones.
6. Please be mindful that whenever gathering times/locations are provided for Meetup events, there is always a tradeoff as to how long people that show up 'on time' should be expected to 'wait around' for others that may or may not show up at a given time.

Parking
While there is a Pittsburgh Parking Authority garage in Shadyside that charges fairly reasonable rates ($3-$12 depending on how long one stays), the garage may be busy and thus, people may try street parking since there are many side streets in Shadyside. But if you want to try swinging by the garage, it is located at 714 Bellefonte Street or call 412-683-9017.

There is also public transportation with stops within 2 blocks of the festival (64, 71B, 71D, 75) and 3-5 blocks of the festival (P1, 71A, 71C, 82, 86)

Stay tuned for updates!