#NYO10 Weekly Events List | 07.15.16
The Black Lips @ Spirit
Friday 7.15.16 | 8PM @ Spirit | $15 | 21+
242 51st St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Drusky Entertainment and VIA present The Black Lips this weekend at Spirit. Hailing from hometown Atlanta, Georgia, the punk rock band has toured all over the world, becoming distinctively recognized for their psychedelic, comedic sound. Alongside The Black Lips will be DC’s Chain and the Gang, and local band Nox Boys. Doors open at 8PM; show starts at 9PM.
2-Minute Film Festival
Fri. 7.15 ~ Thurs. 7.21.16 | 7PM @ Row House Cinema | $6.50-$9
4115 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Featuring the best and briefest films from around the world, the sixth installment of the 2-Minute Film Fest strives to show that creativity is limitless. Hosted by Carnegie Museum of Art and Row House Cinema, the event kicks off with opening night this Friday, followed by nearly a week’s worth of films. The films will be judged by local jurors, and this year’s awards include Critic’s Choice, Audience Favorite, and Best Local Film. Tickets range from $6.50 to $9, and you can grab them online now.
Photo Cred: Second Skin
Second Skin Underground 80s Dance Party
Friday 7.15.16 | 10:30PM @ Brillobox | $3 (after 11PM) | 21+
4104 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224
This Friday, hit up Second Skin’s underground 80s dance party at Brillobox. Featuring the most underground and obscure music from the 80s, the night’s genres include everything from deathrock to synth pop. Be sure to get there before 11PM to get in for free!
Photo Cred: Ladyfest
Ladyfest Pittsburgh 2016
Fri. 7.15 ~ Sun. 7.17.16 | 6PM @ multiple locations | $8
The annual Ladyfest makes its return to the 412 this weekend, bringing forth female artists from every corner of the city. Each year, Ladyfest continues to grow and celebrate DIY feminist arts, community-empowering women, and activism, with all proceeds from the event donated to the Women’s Center and Shelter. From Friday to Sunday, catch curated events at select venues around the city, including: The Shop, Howler’s, Spirit, Hambone’s, and Roboto. Peep the nights’ lineups online to find out where to catch your favorite performers!
Wilkinsburg Dream City Art Walk
Saturday 7.16.16 | 12PM @ multiple locations | FREE
Wilkinsburg, PA
This Saturday, Wilkinsburg will share its best local artwork with the public in a daylong, free art walk. After a successful inaugural festival in 2015, more than 40 new and returning artists are excited to share their work throughout the art-centric community. The festival will take place at 12 different sites, all within walking distance, and attendees will be provided with a detailed map.
MISC: Anniversary [one] + CDR
Saturday 7.16.16 | 6PM @ Apteka | FREE
4606 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Celebrate Miscellaneous Records’ one-year anniversary this Saturday in the back room at Apteka. There will be music by local favorites, including To Sleep At Night, Tom McConnell, Jose No, Good Dude Lojack, slowdanger and ONDO/GUSTO. From 9-10PM, grab a chance to hear your tracks at the summer edition of CDR. Submissions can be sent to cdrpgh@gmail.com.
9th Annual Polish Hill Arts Festival
Sunday 7.17.16 | 12PM @ Polish Hill Civic Association | FREE
3060 Brereton St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
This Sunday, the Polish Hill Arts Fest returns with a day of free activities, live music, local art and food. The day-long party features performances by Truth and Rites, Come Holy Spirit, Eyeroll and The Love Letters, and food options courtesy of Onion Maiden, Driftwood Oven, Apteka, Leena’s Food Truck and Leona’s Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Cold War Kids
Peoples pres. Feed More Festival 2016
Sunday 7.17.16 | 2PM @ Stage AE | $40+
400 N. Shore Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
The Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is revving up their annual summer shindig this year, transforming the event into a day-long festival with a new structure and versatile artist lineup. In addition to traditional blues features in previous years, the lineup includes a wide range of indie bands, presenting a fresh take on the former concept and taking on a unique new vibe. Dubbed Feed More Festival, the fun goes down this Sunday at Stage AE. The lineup includes Cold War Kids; The Lone Bellow; The Stone Foxes; Lucy Dacus; The Commonheart; Derek Woodz Band; Swiss Army; Angela Autumn Cash; The Mixus Brothers; and The Pawnbrokers.
Anthony Parasole
Hot Mass & Ace Hotel pres. The Weekend Send
Sunday 7.17.16 | 1PM @ Ace Hotel | $5-$20 (suggested donation) | 21+
120 S. Whitfield St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Hot Mass and Ace Hotel are teaming up for the ultimate series of day parties, “The Weekend Send.” The first of the summer block parties kicks off this Sunday with a killer lineup and an outdoor bar – everything you need for a proper day party. This week features Anthony Parasole, Volvox, Jwan Allen and Allison Cosby. Be sure to keep an eye out for more Weekend Sends this August and September.
Hot Mass pres. LTJ Bukem w/ Sight Unseen
Wednesday 7.20.16 | 10PM @ Hot Mass | $20 | 21+
1139 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Keep the party going with Hot Mass on Hump Day with an exclusive party you won’t want to miss. DnB legend LTJ Bukem will be on the sound system, along with Sight Unseen. Be sure to get your tickets early, the ticket cap maxes out at 150.
