After such a long pandemic induced intermission, live in-person performances are roaring back this holiday week, starting with Little Lake Theatre’s season opener, SHIRLEY VALENTINE at their new on-site open-air performance venue.

Performances May 27 @ 7:30 pm, May 28 @ 7:30 pm and, May 29 @ 2:00 and 7:30 pm
For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://www.littlelake.org/shirleyvalentine
While you ae there be sure to check out their new website and their shows scheduled this season
While the ghost lights are remain on inside our theaters, Pittsburgh’s performing artists are stepping out into the open air. Over 20 local performing arts organizations are gathering at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park to perform on Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s mobile stage for Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts. Immerse your self in performances of music, theater and dance, FREE, May 25th to May 31st .
Find your way to Flagstaff Hill + Google Map
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
May 25, 2021 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Three Rivers Arts Festival Preview Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
May 25, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Chatham Baroque
May 26, 2021 @ 12:30 pm
Tania & Jeff Grubbs
May 26, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
May 26, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School
May 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Program A
May 27, 2021 @ 8:15 pm
Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts Program A features a stunning solo from Pittsburgh native Gina Patterson, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Lacrimosa, Artistic Director Susan Jaffe’s Boléro, and excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Flower Festival and Swan Lake. Reserve a Seat
Attack Theatre
May 28, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
Balafon West African Dance
May 28, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Pittsburgh CLO Academy
May 28, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Pittsburgh CLO Academy
May 29, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
High Five Productions
May 29, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Program B
May 29, 2021 @ 8:15 pm
Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts Program B brings the classical tradition to life through excerpts from Raymonda, Kingdom of the Shades and Don Quixote seamlessly alongside new works including Boléro, Lacrimosa, Sasha Janes’ Loss, Aszure Barton’s Awáa | Duet, and a new male duet choreographed by PBT Principal Dancer Yoshiaki Nakano. Reserve a Seat
West Hills Symphonic Band
May 30, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Program A
May 30, 2021 @ 2:30 pm
Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts Program A features a stunning solo from Pittsburgh native Gina Patterson, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Lacrimosa, Artistic Director Susan Jaffe’s Boléro, and excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, Flower Festival and Swan Lake. Reserve a Seat
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Orchestra
May 30, 2021 @ 6:00 pm
Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Click to read more about the performance and download the program notes here. Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts Click here to reserve seats for the PBT Performance following this event.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre: Program B
May 30, 2021 @ 7:15 pm
Part of Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts Program B brings the classical tradition to life through excerpts from Raymonda, Kingdom of the Shades and Don Quixote seamlessly alongside new works including Boléro, Lacrimosa, Sasha Janes’ Loss, Aszure Barton’s Awáa | Duet, and a new male duet choreographed by PBT Principal Dancer Yoshiaki Nakano. Reserve a Seat
The Pillow Project
May 30, 2021 @ 9:00 pm
Attendance is free, with a suggested donation of $10). Visit The Pillow Project’s website (linked above) for more information!
Pastor Deryck Tines and the Lemington Gospel Chorale
May 31, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
River City Brass Band
May 31, 2021 @ 2:00 pm
Texture Contemporary Ballet
May 31, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
Tickets available at https://www.showclix.com/event/texture-at-open-air
Pittsburgh Festival Opera
May 31, 2021 @ 7:30 pm
Enjoy your holiday weekend and remember those who lost their lives in service to our country.
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