Events in Cultural District 
From Up On Poppy HillHarris Theater [ venue info ]
5/17/2013 through 5/30/2013
This wonderful 2012 animated Japanese film centers on a tentative romance between two teenagers as they try to save their school's clubhouse from the wrecking ball, in preparations for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
For more information, call (412) 682-4111.
Side By Side By Sondheim
Cabaret At Theater Square [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 through 6/1/2013
You’ll laugh, cry and fall in love with dazzling music of Broadway’s musical master, Stephen Sondheim.
Born in 1930, award winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has written unforgettable music for theater and film. These include 1962's "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum," 1979's "Sweeney Todd" and "Bounce" (2003).
For show times and tickets, call the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at (412) 456-6666.
Regional Dance America Northeast
Byham Theater [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 through 5/25/2013
Experience three exhilarating evening performances featuring diverse choreography performed by the nine member companies of Regional Dance America Northeast.
Regional Dance America’s mission is to advance and foster the growth and education of dancers, choreographers, directors and dance companies in every community across the United States and Canada.
For show times and tickets, call the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at (412) 456-6666.
Cartoon Legends
ToonSeum [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 through 5/26/2013
This exhibition showcases seven decades’ worth of original art from cartooning’s highest honor, The Reuben Award.
The award is named in honor of cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer and inventor Rube Goldberg (1883-1970). He is best known for a series of popular cartoons depicting complex gadgets that perform simple tasks in indirect, convoluted ways.
For more information, call (412) 232-0199.
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
Cabaret At Theater Square [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 10pm
Improv comics from all over Pittsburgh take the stage performing unscripted scenes in this fast and frenetic improv jam.
The show features randomly-generated teams and truly unpredictable comedy that the audience can watch --- or even sign up to perform.
Admission is $3 at the door. For more information on this age 21+ show, call (412) 325-6769.
Salsa Friday
Cabaret At Theater Square [ venue info ]
5/24/2013
The city's best Salsa disc jockeys heat up the cabaret's dance floor.
Popular across Latin America, salsa music and dance incorporates multiple styles and variations. Dip, spin and dance your way all night long.
Admission to this age 21+ event is $5 at the door and includes a free dance lesson. For more information, call (412) 325-6769.
Second Grade Schooltime: Meet The Orchestra
Heinz Hall [ venue info ]
5/25/2013 10:30am
Area school children are welcome to this special program exploring the instruments and families of the orchestra, as well as the role of the conductor.
For more information, call (412) 392-4900.
Growing Pains
August Wilson Center For African American Culture [ venue info ]
5/25/2013 8pm
Through spoken word poetry, monologues, movement and multi-media imagery, actor/dancer Nathan James’ one-man show illuminates the voice of the true authentic culture of the hip-hop generation.
Tapping into the part of the human spirit that enables us to empathize with one another, "Growing Pains" examines the influence of media and upbringing over the way we view politics, beauty, each other and most importantly ourselves.
For more information, call (412) 338-8742.
This Improvised Life
Arcade Comedy Theater [ venue info ]
5/25/2013 8pm
This successful Cleveland improv show is a blend of written monologues by local writers and inspired long-form improvised comedy.
The troupe will also perform an all-improv version of the show at 10:00 p.m. Tickets are available from Brown Paper Tickets through the link below.
Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival
Pittsburgh Cultural District [ venue info ]
5/26/2013 12pm
Liberty Avenue become a veritable living funny pages block party with visits by popular cartoon characters Betty Boop, Popeye, Olive Oyl, Dennis The Menace and the Care Bears. Fun vendors, art activities, chalk artists and caricaturists and will round out the festivities and help to literally draw a crowd.
In addition to the street festival, events are happening in at the nearby ToonSeum, Bricolage Theater and the August Wilson Center.
Presented by the ToonSeum, one of three museums in the country dedicated to cartoon arts, in conjunction with the annual convention of the National Cartoonists Society, which represents professional cartoonists. For more information, call (412) 232-0199.
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