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June 8th, 2024

Family Fun Guide to the 2024 Three Rivers Arts Festival

January 12, 1969



Sugarhill Gang & The Furious Five

Dollar Bank Main Stage @ Ft. Duquesne Boulevard

Saturday, June 08, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Music  The iconic Sugarhill Gang & The Furious Five are Rock & Roll and GRAMMY Hall of Fame artists and legendary pioneers of rap and hip hop music.




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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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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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

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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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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Let's Learn Chess!

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

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

  • Saturday, June 01 , 12:00pm - 06:00pm
  • Sunday, June 02 , 12:00pm - 06:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08 , 12:00pm - 06:00pm

Creative Activities  Enhance your chess skills with the Queens Gambit with chess-themed activities and games, perfect for all levels!

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Poetry Reading

The National Museum @ Wood St

  • Saturday, June 01 , 01:00pm - 03:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08 , 01:00pm - 03:00 pm

Literary Art  Students read poetry at The National Museum.





Drum Circle

Ibeji Drum Ensemble

Green Mountain Energy Stage @ 7th Street

  • Saturday, June 01 , 01:00pm - 02:00pm
  • Saturday, June 01 , 03:00pm - 04:00pm

Music  Join the Ibeji Drum Ensemble for a fun and educational drum circle experience, celebrating the African Diaspora, open to all ages and presented by Trust Arts Education.

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Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind

Harris Theater

Harris Theater @ Liberty Avenue

  • Sunday, June 02 , 05:30pm - 06:45pm
  • Wednesday, June 05 , 05:30pm - 06:45pm
  • Saturday, June 08 , 05:30pm - 06:45pm

Music  Director Ethan Coen's non-fiction debut covers the controversial create legacy of the rockabilly legend.





Send a Message to the Moon!

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

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

  • Friday, June 07 , 12:00pm - 06:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08 , 12:00pm - 06:00pm

Creative Activities  Express your creativity by writing or drawing a message to send to the Moon, view stunning 3D images of the lunar surface, and discover how the Moon has inspired art for generations!

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Flower Arranging with PA Floral Academy

Giant Eagle Creativity Zone

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

Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Creative Activities  Join the floral fun at the Pennsylvania Floral Academy booth and learn the art of flower arranging in a hands-on mini-lesson guided by experts to create a beautiful and unique floral creation to take home!

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Cirque Kikasse

SANTÉ!

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

  • Saturday, June 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Saturday, June 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Sunday, June 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Performing Art  Cirque Kikasse is a unique and turnkey party zone: Circus - Beer Truck - Food Truck

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TRAF Dance Battle 10

Backyard Stage @ 8th Street

Saturday, June 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dance + Theater  The TRAF Dance Battle will return for its 10th year with an All Styles battle with cash prizes and trophies.





Pittsburgh Gospel Explosion

Dollar Bank Main Stage @ Ft. Duquesne Boulevard

Saturday, June 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Music  Get your hand clapping, foot stomping, and soul stirring with this Gospel choir!

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Livefromthecity

Dollar Bank Main Stage @ Ft. Duquesne Boulevard

Saturday, June 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Music  Livefromthecity and Urban Development electrify the Dollar Bank Main Stage.

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Closing Reception: Life is Nice but Odd and Strange at the Same Time: An Exhibition with VaultArt Studio

820 Gallery @ Liberty Avenue

Saturday, June 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Visual Art  Closing reception for Life is Nice but Odd and Strange at the Same Time, an exhibition of over 100 works by sixteen of VaultArt Studio’s resident artists.

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Closing Reception: Wavy Wednesday: “WHERE DID YOUR CHRIST COME FROM?”

937 Gallery @ Liberty Avenue

Saturday, June 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Visual Art  Closing reception for solo exhibition of Pittsburgh-based artist and muralist, Kamara Townes, known professionally as Wavy Wednesday.

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