Events

In June, we did what many claimed was impossible: peacefully mobilized millions of people to take to the streets and declare with one voice: America has No Kings. And it mattered. The world saw the power of the people. President Trump’s birthday parade was drowned out by protests in every state and across the globe. His attempt to turn June 14 into a coronation collapsed, and the story became the strength of a movement rising against his authoritarian power grabs.

Now, President Trump has doubled down. His administration is sending masked agents into our streets, terrorizing our communities. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting and detaining people without warrants. Threatening to overtake elections. Gutting healthcare, environmental protections, and education when families need them most. Rigging maps to silence voters. Ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities. Driving up the cost of living while handing out massive giveaways to billionaire allies, as families struggle.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and bigger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

Because this country does not belong to kings, dictators, or tyrants. It belongs to We the People - the people who care, who show up, and the ones who fight for dignity, a life we can afford, and real opportunity. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

Saturday, October 1812:30 – 2:30pm EDT

City County Building414 Grant St

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.

JOIN INDIVISIBLE PITTSBURGH TO SAY: NO KINGS IN AMERICA!

Donald Trump and his billionaire friends think this country belongs to them. Pittsburgh is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

 On Saturday, October 18th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: America has NO KINGS!

📍 Where: City/County Building, 414 Grant Street When: 12:30pm Saturday, October 18th

This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop to the chaos and to build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.

The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

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As the region and the nation prepare to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, the Senator John Heinz History Center has partnered with the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators (PSI) on a new exhibition that uses the power of illustration to reflect on the ideals at the heart of the America’s founding — freedom, equality, justice, and liberty. Opening this Saturday, Oct. 11 in the museum’s fifth floor Barensfeld Gallery, My America: An Illustrated Experience features 63 original works of art by 35 illustrators that answer the question: what does America mean to you? From paintings and portraiture to sculpture and cartoons, the artwork asks visitors to consider how American ideals have been realized, challenged, and redefined over time. The My America exhibition invites visitors to celebrate voices that shaped our nation, embrace diverse perspectives, and continue the shared work of building a more perfect union to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Exhibit highlights include: 

• Portraits of beloved Pittsburghers like civil rights activist Daisy Lampkin, environmentalist Rachel Carson, and television host Fred Rogers
• A large-scale sculpture of 50 historical figures, including the flag-raisers at Iwo Jima, highlighted by imagery of Americans through time
• Illustrations of iconic places, from Plimoth Plantation to Pittsburgh neighborhoods, that explore the power and meaning of home and community
• The artwork “Thoughts and Prayers” which is designed to spark reflection and civil discourse about freedom of expression
• Hands-on interactives that invite you to create your own art, from designing a felt flag to piecing together a puzzle that reflects your vision of America

The exhibition also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators, one of the largest illustrator groups in the United States. Visitors can meet and interact with PSI artists throughout the exhibit’s opening day on Saturday, Oct. 11. My America: An Illustrated Experience will be on view through Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Celebrating America’s 250th in Pittsburgh The exhibition is a core component of the History Center’s year-long commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in partnership with America250PA. America250PA was established by the Pennsylvania state legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future. My America is also part of the History Center’s America 101 initiative, which empowers and inspires citizens to learn more about history and civics through public programs, special exhibitions, digital learning tools, and educational curriculum. Learn more at heinzhistorycenter.org. The Senator John Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the largest history museum in Pennsylvania, presents American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection. The History Center was voted as the #1 history museum in America by readers of USA TODAY (2024, 2025) and “Pittsburgh’s Best Museum” by Pittsburgh Magazine (2022, 2023, 2024). The History Center and Sports Museum are located at 1212 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The History Center’s family of museums includes the Sports Museum; Fort Pitt Museum in historic Point State Park; and Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, a National Historic Landmark located in Avella, Pa., in Washington County. The History Center and Fort Pitt Museum are always free for kids, supported by the Kamin “Free for Kids” Initiative. More information is available at heinzhistorycenter.org. 

Featuring 63 original works of art by 35 illustrators, My America: An Illustrated Experience uses the power of illustration to reflect on ideals associated with the American Revolution and the pillars at the heart of the nation’s founding — freedom, equality, justice, and liberty. Image: “History of Persistence” by James Mellett.

The New Hazlett Theater is excited to announce its 13th Season of Community Supported Art (CSA), featuring three premiere performances by Pittsburgh-based artists. Running from November 2025 to April 2026, CSA Season 13 offers a diverse array of meaningful performances, including a dramedy about race, relations, and Homewood, a humorous musical about making it big on Broadway, and an otherworldly dance performance about love, labor, and time.

“This season’s CSA performances explore how we connect—with ourselves, family, and the world. Through bold storytelling, visuals, and originality, these works reveal emotional landscapes shaping relationships,” says Melissa Linton. “From hidden truths to joyful celebrations, they remind us that connection, discovery, and transformation are universal.” 

Each year, the CSA Performance Series supports emerging Pittsburgh artists as they develop a new work for the New Hazlett stage. The artists selected for the 2025/2026 season share a theme of a new perspective on the worlds we live in and the places we call home. 

This season also introduces three staged readings as part of the launch of CSA: Off the Page. This series highlights the compelling voices just outside the main CSA stage. The three-part reading series features works by runner-up artists, whose stories, scripts, and ideas reflect the same bold creativity that defines the Community Supported Art Performance Series. 

2025/2026 Season Lineup: 

Birthday at Tiffany’s
A dramedy by Christine CMC Bethea

November 20–21, 2025

1980s Homewood: A middle-class couple will do anything to keep their 7-year-old’s birthday on track—even if it means playing nice with the impossible.

Agnus Teaches Acting
A musical comedy by Zanny Laird, Lucas Fedele and Treasure Treasure

Feb 5-6, 2026

Agnus Stephenson: acting teacher, self-proclaimed star, and cabaret disaster—class is in session whether students like it or not.

Grappling
A theatrical dance journey by Erin Koewe

April 24–25, 2026

A queer, zero-gravity world of dance, family, and pop, exploring love, labor, and time with humor, joy, and cosmic imagination.

2025/2026 Off the Page Staged Reading Lineup: 

There Goes The Bride
by Noah Van Ess & Catcher Sanchez 

Jan 12, 2026

There Goes the Bride is a musical comedy about a caterer who gets stuck working at his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. What follows is a whirlwind of wedding chaos, emotional twists, and show-stopping songs. It's a heartfelt story about letting go of the past, breaking free from who we thought we had to be, and embracing the unknown.

Cosmic Microwave
by Julia Fraser

March 23, 2026

Rita, a former translator of Italian poetry, and her husband leave New York for remote serenity in New Mexico. There is an odd, persistent buzz that envelops the landscape and pierces her fresh start. When her tech-optimist neighbor echoes her concern, they set off to discover the elusive sound and restore silence before it explodes her marriage and sanity.

Gloria, Jean, and the Sexy Ghost Show
by Matt Henderson

April 20, 2026

A surreal journey through a lockdown world, exploring the fundamental need for human connection and the indelible power of trash TV. 

“As an artist, the CSA feels like a launching pad, not just for this show but for the development of the next stage of my artistic career. I’m able to fully explore every avenue of my creative work with the support of a dedicated team — that kind of robust creative process is necessary for innovation,” says CSA 13 Lead Artist Erin Kouwe.

Past CSA contributors include playwright Monteze Freeland, choreographer Teena Marie Custer, and composer Ramin Akhavijou. The New Hazlett Theater's CSA program connects diverse artists and audiences, shaping the future of Pittsburgh's arts with innovative live performances.

Subscriptions are available for purchase on the New Hazlett website. 

Accessible seating and assistive listening devices are available for all CSA Season 13 productions. 

The New Hazlett Theater is also eager to invite student groups to the theater, including talkbacks with the artists. 

Dates with showtimes for Do the Right Thing

Mon, Oct 20

7:00 pm

Bill Nunn

Mon, Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm: BillNunn

Director: Spike Lee Run Time: 120 min. Format: Audio Amplification AvailableRating: R Release Year: 1989

Starring: Danny Aiello, Giancarlo Esposito, Ossie Davis, Richard Edson, Ruby Dee

Join us on Monday, October 20, 2025, 7PM at Row House Cinema for BILL NUNN DAY in the City of Pittsburgh—a special celebration honoring the late, great Pittsburgh native and acclaimed stage and film actor Bill Nunn. Best known for his unforgettable role as Radio Raheem in Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing, Nunn also made a lasting impact offscreen as the founder of the Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project, which expands access to theatre arts for under-served public school students and presents the Pittsburgh regional NEXT Narrative Monologue Competition and August Wilson New Voices.

This annual event launches our educational programming for the school year while paying tribute to Nunn’s extraordinary legacy. The day features a special screening of Do the Right Thing at Lawrenceville’s Row House Cinema—Spike Lee’s iconic exploration of race, policing, and human empathy, set against the backdrop of a Brooklyn pizza shop on a sweltering summer day.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project, supporting our mission to provide transformative theatre education and opportunities for young people across the Pittsburgh region. For every ticket sold to Do the Right Thing, $4 will go directly toward sustaining this important work in our city.

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Don’t miss our newest exhibit inspired by the tools, tasks and history of airplanes and flying! Children of all ages can imagine themselves as future aviators through hands-on activities including rocket building and launching, a cockpit flight trainer and wearable wings.

The exhibit includes the Black Wings, American Dreams of Flight exhibit featuring a series of historic artifacts that tell the story of how African Americans, despite facing racial barriers, attained great achievements in the world of aviation. 

Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen was created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, Inc.

• Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step into the role of flight captain in the Cockpit Flight Trainer, where you get a pilot’s vantage point complete with control panel, flight videos and a row of actual seats
• Plane and Rocket Building & Launching: Build your own paper airplane or rocket, then use the launcher to fire it through the air to hit the bullseye
• Imagination Mirrors: Try on costumes from various aviation fields, then stand in front of an interactive mirror and play the part!
• Land the Plane Maze: Tilt a large table maze inspired by air traffic control radar to avoid obstacles and guide your “plane” to a safe destination on the landing strip
• Wearable Wings: Build a pair of airplane wings or an entire rocket ship to wear, then “fly” through the sky
• Things that Fly Praxinoscope: Draw anything that flies and make it come to life around a spinning column using this early form of animation

Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen is presented in Pittsburgh by
PPG Foundation.

Black Wings, American Dreams of Flight is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, and made possible by the generous support of MetLife Foundation.

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Photojournalism is work and it is livelihood, it is craft and it is documentation, it is a way to be in the world and to share the world, it is a way to resist oppression while insisting on the fullness of life.

Black Photojournalism presents work by nearly 60 photographers chronicling historic events and daily life in the United States from the conclusion of World War II in 1945 to the presidential campaigns of 1984, including the civil rights movements through the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Drawn from archives and collections in the care of journalists, libraries, museums, newspapers, photographers, and universities, the original work prints in the exhibition were circulated and reviewed in publishing offices before anything went to print. Each one represents the energy of many dedicated individuals who worked to get out the news every single day. One picture leads to another, making visible multiple experiences of history while proposing ways of understanding today as tomorrow is being created.

Responding to a dearth of stories about Black lives told from the perspectives of Black people, Black publishers and their staff created groundbreaking editorial and photojournalistic methods and news networks. During a period of urgent social change and civil rights advocacy, newspapers and magazines, including the Afro American News, Atlanta Daily World, Pittsburgh Courier, Chicago Defender, and Ebony, transformed how people were able to access seeing themselves and their communities. Their impact on the media landscape continues into the digital present.

The exhibition, designed by artist David Hartt, is co-organized by Dan Leers, curator of photography, and Charlene Foggie-Barnett, Charles “Teenie” Harris community archivist, in dialogue with an expanded network of scholars, archivists, curators, and historians.

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