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June 3rd, 2024

Family Fun Guide to the 2024 Three Rivers Arts Festival

January 12, 1969



Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Dollar Bank Main Stage @ Ft. Duquesne Boulevard

Monday, June 03, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Music  Now in its 128th season, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is credited with a rich history of engaging the world’s finest conductors and musicians and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens.

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40 Years Later: Revisiting the 1984 Three Rivers Arts Festival

707 Gallery @ Penn Avenue

  • Friday, May 31, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Monday, June 03, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Tuesday, June 04, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Wednesday, June 05, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Thursday, June 06, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Friday, June 07, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 08, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 09, 11:00 am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)

Visual Art  Photographs from the summer of 1984 at the Three Rivers Arts Festival.

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Wavy Wednesday: WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM?

937 Gallery @ Liberty Avenue

  • Friday, May 31, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Monday, June 03, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Tuesday, June 04, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Wednesday, June 05, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Thursday, June 06, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Friday, June 07, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 08, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 09, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)

Visual Art  The second solo exhibition of Pittsburgh-based artist, muralist, and activist Kamara Townes, known professionally as Wavy Wednesday.

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Furry Friends: Juried Visual Art Exhibition 2024

SPACE @ Liberty Avenue

  • Friday, May 31, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Monday, June 03, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Tuesday, June 04, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Wednesday, June 05, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Thursday, June 06, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Friday, June 07, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 08, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 09, 11:00 am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)

Visual Art  Furry Friends celebrates human-animal connections, with this year's selected artists from the Juried Visual Art Exhibition.

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Life is Nice but Odd and Strange at the Same Time

820 Gallery @ Liberty Avenue

  • Friday, May 31, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 01, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 02, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Monday, June 03, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Tuesday, June 04, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Wednesday, June 05, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Thursday, June 06, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Friday, June 07, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Saturday, June 08, 11:00am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)
  • Sunday, June 09, 11:00 am - 6:00pm
    (12-12:30pm closed)

Visual Art  "Life is Nice but Odd and Strange at the Same Time" is an exhibition of over 100 works by VaultArt Studio’s resident artists with disabilities, all artworks for sale!

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Anthropology of Motherhood

Byham Theater @ 6th Street

  • Friday, May 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Saturday, June 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Sunday, June 02, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Wednesday, June 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Thursday, June 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Friday, June 07, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd
  • Sunday, June 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
    Entrance from Ft Duq Blvd

Visual Art  Exhibition exploring the culture of care

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The Enormous Bead Tree Community Sculpture

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard @ 8th & Penn @ 8th Street

  • Friday, May 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 02, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, June 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Friday, June 07, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Public Art  Add your own elements to this community art piece!





A Sudden Gust of Wind

Cultural District @ Downtown

  • Friday, May 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 02, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, June 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Friday, June 07, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Visual Art  Look up and enjoy this public artwork of 200 kite sculptures installed in trees throughout Pittsburgh's Cultural District!

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National Museum

The National Museum @ Wood St

  • Friday, May 31, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 01, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 02, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 05, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Thursday, June 06, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Friday, June 07, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Visual Art  The National Museum is a flexible medium founded by Jon Rubin, taking the form of signage on an empty storefront space.

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ANTHROPOLOGY OF MOTHERHOOD: KINSHIP & OTHERMOTHERING Film Series

Harris Theater @ Liberty Avenue

  • Friday, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Saturday, June 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, June 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Monday, June 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Wednesday, June 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Thursday, June 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Friday, June 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Film  This film series explores the diverse interpretations and contemporary expressions of kinship.

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Fanny: The Right to Rock (2021)

Harris Theater

Harris Theater @ Liberty Avenue

  • Friday, May 31 , 05:30pm - 07:00pm
  • Monday, June 03 , 05:30pm - 07:00pm
  • Thursday, June 06 , 05:30pm - 07:00pm

Music  Archival footage & interviews celebrate the first all-woman band to issue an LP with a major label.





Games for Everyone with Playful Pittsburgh

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard @ 8th & Penn @ 8th Street

  • Sunday, June 02, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Creative Activities  Join us at Playful Pittsburgh for oversized versions of your favorite games, creating a fantastic time filled with laughter, joy, and playful competition!

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Can You Build It? with Steel City LEGO User Group

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard @ 8th & Penn @ 8th Street

  • Monday, June 03, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday, June 04, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Creative Activities  Join Steel City LUG, Pittsburgh's premier Adult LEGO User Group, and unleash your creativity through engaging building challenges and community building events.





Martha Redbone Singing Circle

Backyard Stage @ 8th Street

Monday, June 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Music  Join Martha Redbone in a singing circle with music and conversation.





Artist Talk: Wavy Wednesday & Clara Kent in Conversation

937 Gallery @ Liberty Avenue

Monday, June 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Visual Art  Engaging artist talk featuring exhibition artist Wavy Wednesday in conversation with Clara Kent at 937 Gallery.

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Yasmin Williams

Dollar Bank Main Stage @ Ft. Duquesne Boulevard

Monday, June 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Music  Yasmin Williams is a guitarist for the new century. With her album Urban Driftwood she's been praised by publications such as Pitchfork and Rolling Stone.

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