"The Iron Writing Circle writing group from Ironed Words Productions. Write with other writers and improve your writing! Get camaraderie, support, and feedback. A new four-week session of weekly group meetings for APRIL starts March 31. Multiple options for in-person and virtual. Learn more at https://www.ironedwordsproductions.com/iron-writing-circle"
"What happens when we tell stories? What do we discover about ourselves—and each other—when we share? With these questions in mind, Story Club Pittsburgh (created by the former producers of The Moth Pittsburgh) organizes and hosts Story Slam, a monthly nonfiction storytelling series at City of Asylum. A charming mix of open mic nights and
LIVE ON ZOOM | April 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EDT At their best, personal narratives about "taboo" topics speak to our darkest truths and teach us what it means to be vulnerable. $15 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn more, visit: https://craft-talks.com/event/writing-the-taboo/
"The Madwomen in the Attic Madwomen Reading Series presents a reading celebrating the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award Featuring Jan Beatty, judge of the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award, and Andrea England, winner of the 2024 Patricia Dobler Poetry Award Wednesday, April 2, 20257:00 p.m. EDT Gailliot Center, Fifth Floor University Commons, Carlow University, 3333 Fifth
"Learn about your local waterways, how to advocate for clean water, and local riparian ecology. Participants will learn how to spot and report water pollution and what makes our rivers and streams so great! This program is for adults." More info: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/three-rivers-waterkeeper-presents-whats-in-pittsburghs-rivers/
Literary couple Lori Jakiela and Dave Newman know firsthand what John Mellencamp means when he sings about small towns. Lori Jakiela - photo courtesy of author. The authors, long-married and living in Jakiela’s hometown—Trafford, Pa.-- will give readings and talk about the influence their own small towns have had on their work during an event
"We are grateful to welcome Tracy Rosenthal to Pittsburg for a Reading & Conversation about their book, Abolish Rent. Tracy Rosenthal is the guest speaker at Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance second annual Pittsburgh Housing Summit..." More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events
"LIVE ON ZOOM | April 5 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Do you feel like your character isn’t fully speaking to you? Dive deep into the mindset, psychology, motivations, and relationships of your characters to produce stunning results. $75 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn
"Are you ready to dive into a world of stories and creativity? The Spring Local Author Fair is here to spark your imagination! Meet 15 talented authors from various genres. Discover new books, get your copies signed, and enjoy a day of literary delights. The event is Saturday, April 5 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
"Flash Fiction April 5 - April 12, 1-3pm Level: All Age Group: 18+ Facilitator: Dr. Nina Padolf What IS flash fiction? Flash fiction is a self-contained story in under 1,000 words. Hmmm...how do we do that? This workshop will examine the different genres of flash fiction from : mystery, to romance, science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
"Please join us Saturday, April 5th 6-8pm for the opening reception of Core Sample, new work by Liz Rudnick. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, April 26th." More info: https://www.bottomfeederbooks.com
"Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston and Clarice Lispector, Eritrean-Ethiopian-British novelist Sulaiman Addonia turns a wandering eye toward the erotic and intimate lives of asylum seekers in his forthcoming novel, The Seers. Sulaiman visits City of Asylum this Spring in the company of moderator and City of Asylum Curator for World Literature, Anderson Tepper..." More info:
THE POETRY ATELIER FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6p-8p (no late entry please) $5 suggested donation THE POETRY ATELIER is a series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work and workshop their shared submissions in a robust informal discussion! THE POETRY ATELIER is an open and inclusive experience
More info: https://www.staygoldbooks.com/events
The Home Leave Launch Party will be on Monday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at Park Place Pub, 5719 Bryant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Free and open to everyone, with book sales and signings.
"A career defining tour-de-force from New York Times bestselling, award-winning and “formidably gifted” (Chicago Tribune) novelist Leif Enger. A rollicking narrative in the most evocative of settings, this latest novel is a symphony against despair and a rallying cry for the future. A story-teller “of great humanity and huge heart” (Minneapolis Star Tribune), Leif Enger
"Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh welcomes Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District as this year’s Vivian Ann Davidson Hewitt guest lecturer. In his role, Watson oversees 25 branches run by 600+ employees and has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada’s largest library system. Regarded as one of the most highly respected thought leaders
"Riverstone Books is pleased to host a book launch for The Doors You Can Open by local author, Rosalind Chow. Following the discussion with Evan Frazier, we will have a time for Q&A with the audience and book signing. Refreshments will be provided." More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-launch-for-rosalind-chow-in-conversation-with-evan-frazier-tickets-1255809753779?aff=litt
"The Free Association Reading series, founded by Pat Hart and Marc Nieson, showcases local writers sharing new writing and works in progress. This month’s reading spotlights writers Ally Bair, Elizabeth Hoover, Deena November, and Steffan Triplett..." More info: https://cityofasylum.org/programs/
LIVE ON ZOOM | April 9 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm EDT Learn why the industry relies on comps, where to find the best ones, and how to use them to strengthen your pitch. $15 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn more, visit: https://craft-talks.com/event/the-dreaded-comp/
"We are ecstatic to welcome New York based writer, Peter Trachtenberg, back to Pittsburgh to celebrate the publication of The Twilight of Bohemia, an artful, tender, and elegiac story focusing on the bohemian culture and social dynamics of artist’s housing in New York City in the 70s..." More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - 7:00pm "We are thrilled to welcome Tara Rotuna to Mystery Lovers Bookshop for an evening of all things Nancy Drew. Celebrate the 95th birthday of Nancy Drew! Join fan and collector Tara Rotuna on a search for clues about the mysterious history behind the series. Trivia questions and more are
"Local author, Stentor Danielson, joins us to talk about his book Pittsburgh in 50 Maps. Following the talk, we will have time for Q&A with the audience and book signing." More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-author-stentor-danielson-tickets-1272976429769?aff=litt
"Join us for a Graduation Reading for Third Year MFA students at Pitt! This event is in the spirit of the Speakeasy - a long running reading series hosted by and featuring MFA in Creative Writing students at the University of Pittsburgh. This is a free, in-person event..." More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events
DATE: April 12, 2025 TIME: 1–4 p.m. LOCATION: Borland Garden, 527 N Beatty St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 DESCRIPTION: When the world falls apart, what happens to the survivors—and the generations that come after them? Can the world be rebuilt? THE HEIGHT OF LAND by M. C. Benner Dixon explores these questions in a literary coming-of-age novel
"Live On Zoom | Saturdays, April 12 – May 17, 2025 | 2 -4:30 pm Eastern Transform your lived experiences into powerful micro essays—then build them into a chapbook manuscript in just six weeks. $490 (early bird) | All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required. To learn more, visit: https://craft-talks.com/event/zero-to-chapbook/"
"Ready to spring into reading and get a headstart on your 2025 reading goals? Why not treat your s(h)elf to a book-lover’s party where you’re encouraged to read and discuss what you’re reading with other bibliophiles! Included is also an assortment of free coffee, tea, and pastries available to help fuel your reading stamina. This
But this too is true: stories can save us The writer Tim O’Brien calls storytelling an essential human activity. "The harder the situation,” O’Brien says, “the more essential it is." This April at Pitt-Greensburg, poets, writers, and storytellers will come together for five days of that essential activity as the university celebrates the 25th year
"Join us for a reading by Srikanth Reddy, acclaimed poet and poetry editor for The Paris Review. Free for all students and educators! Tickets and Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-poetry-forum-presents-srikanth-reddy-tickets-1080742031509 Srikanth Reddy, acclaimed poet, University of Chicago professor, and poetry editor for The Paris Review, will be visiting Pittsburgh to perform his work at the International Poetry Forum.
"Beloved Pittsburgh food blogger Jessica Merchant is back at it again, and we're honored to be hosting her for her next book launch! Her forthcoming cookbook, Easy Everyday: 100 Recipes and Meal Prep Ideas for Effortless Eats, offers what we all want: more time to enjoy a delicious meal with our loved ones. Jessica will talk
"The Chatham University MFA in Creative Writing program presents as a part of the Appalachian Writer series: a reading of place-based writing by Chatham’s own Creative writing MFA students and undergraduate students, hosted and facilitated by Nancy Caronia, a visiting scholar of Chatham’s Women’s Institute. The reading will take place on Thursday, April 17th at
"Local author John Pistelli joins us to talk about his new book, Major Arcana. After the talk we will have time for Q&A with the audience and book signing. We can't wait to see you there!" More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-author-john-pistelli-tickets-1284140572019?aff=litt
"Local Author Brenda Tate joins us for a talk on her book Journal of a Black Woman in Blue. Following the talk, we will have a time for Q&A with the audience and book signing. About the book: Brenda Tate’s personal journal is a painfully honest account of the struggles she faced as a child
Saturday, April 19, 7:00 pm. Bantha Tea Bar 5002 Penn Avenue 15224 "Free Admission. Books by the poets will be available for purchase. For further information contact 412-626-3942 or 412-481-POEM Mary Steinbacher Tisera Says she was a member PPE for 5 years between 1976 and 1981. “What glorious, creative souls I knew. Mordecai Basho
"We are grateful to welcome Todd Davis, accomplished poet and professor at Penn State-Altoona, to White Whale to celebrate the publication of his new collection of poetry, Ditch Memory, and new anthology, A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia. Todd will be joined by author and co-editor, Ryan Walsh..." More info: https://whitewhalebookstore.com/events
"Lainey Philipps has lived at the Sycamore Home for Orphaned Children since she was three years old. Now nearly a teenager, her life is hard, and she doesn’t expect it to get better—until a chance encounter during an open house changes everything when Lainey meets a woman who invites her to attend the prestigious Lovelace
"Tuesdays from April 22 - May 13 from 7-8:30pm. No one writes a perfect draft the first time. Well, almost no one. There are whispered legends, but the evidence is scant. Most of us need to take our writing through multiple rounds of editing before it’s done. And for those first few rounds, we serve
"Do you love all things literature, genre, or just the musical sound of syllables in your mouth? Do you love attending lit events, slam poetry, or karaoke? Do you have dreams of publishing your own work but love performing others' words even more? Do you just want to share your favorite poem because every single
PITTSBURGH — In anticipation of Prime Stage Theatre’s upcoming production of Twelve Angry Men, actress Rebecca Godlove offers an inside-the-script look at the play’s origins in her “Twelve Angry Men: Courtroom Drama in Pop Culture and Real Life”. The program takes place Tuesday, Apr. 22 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Andrew Carnegie Free Library, 300 Beechwood Avenue in Carnegie. The program
"The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books that effectively engage kids in thinking about peace, social justice, global community and equity for all people. Join us in celebrating this year’s winner! Local artist Cue Perry will be on hand to share his art skills and engaging art activities for little ones. Children
"Shaheen Dil joins us to celebrate the launch of her new poetry collection - Letters to My Younger Self. She will be joined by three fellow poets, Robert Walacki, Judith Sanders, and Sharon Fagan McDermott, for a poetry reading. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event." More info:
"In advance of our shop's grand re-opening on Saturday, April 26th, we are offering a special Friday Preview with EJ Post as an early celebration that doubles as your FIRST chance to browse the new bookstore! The event starts at 6pm with store owner, Mike Ploetz, in conversation with the author. Q&A to follow, and
More info: http://www.bridgeliteraryartscenter.org/upcoming-events.html
Time: April 26 4pm to April 27 2pm Location: 929 Beaver Ave Pittsburgh PA 15233 Website: artallnight.org Details: Art All Night is a free 22-hour festival that features art and performances from hundreds of new, emerging, and established artists. The event features hundreds of unique works of art, around-the-clock performances from musicians and performers, dozens
"Calling all writers! Come for a morning of support, inspiration, guidance (and Pat Howley’s famous chocolate chip cookies!) Welcome to the Pittsburgh Writer's Conference! Join us in the Senior Community Center next door to the South Fayette Township Library for a morning filled with writing advice and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just
"This event will be taking place on Saturday, April 26, from 11am to 2pm, on the lower level of the mall. Authors who are inserted in participating can reach out to me at the contact info below. The fee to participate is $75 and each author will receive a six foot covered table and two
Penguin Bookshop Writers Series Presents: An Evening with Rachel Ekstrom Courage Saturday, April 26th, 2025 5:00 PM ABOUT THE EVENT "Local author Rachel Ekstrom Courage will be joining us at the shop for an evening celebrating the launch of her latest book Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery. Rachel will chat with us about the
"RICHARD WEISBERG's forthcoming book, FATEFUL RENDEZ-VOUS: LAW, LITERATURE AND HISTORY MEET THE SHOAH, will be discussed on April 27th at 10 a.m.at the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Ambridge. Interest in this event should be signaled to CantorRenaBSJC@comcast.net."
"Come meet local middle grade mystery authors Cristina Rouvalis and Lydia Wayman at our special author reading and discussion April 27th at 2pm. Snoopers & Sneakers is a fast-paced middle grade mystery filled with girl power and friendship which puts the voices of neurodiverse people into the spotlight. (Middle Grade means great for ages 8
SEMINAR | Bearing Witness: Writing About Place with Tamara Dean LIVE ON ZOOM | April 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT As our planet faces mounting threats, readers crave work that deepens their connection to nature. Learn how to move them as you honor a landscape you cherish. $75 | All registrants receive a
"Sundays 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18 - 6-730pm Age Group: 18+ Level: All Facilitator: Dr. La Juan Hines-Rome This engaging two-hour session builds on your journaling practice. It introduces you to the process of transforming personal reflections and ideas from your journal into the foundation of a novel. You'll take the first step toward crafting your unique story
"Monday, April 28, 2025 - 7:00pm Mystery Lovers Bookshop & The Oakmont Carnegie Library are excited to announce the book launch of The Vanished Kingdom - The War of the Maps, by Jonathan Auxier!" More info: https://www.mysterylovers.com/event/vanished-kingdom-book-launch
"White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Bestselling sensation Juniper Song is not who she says she is, she didn’t write the book she claims she wrote, and she is most certainly not Asian American–in this chilling and hilariously cutting novel from R.F. Kuang. Authors June Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising
Writers Bridge | Based On: Adapting True Stories to Screenplays LIVE ON ZOOM | April 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT How do true stories get made into movies, and is your memoir ready for the screen? FREE To learn more, visit: https://writingcraft.com/event/the-writers-bridge-based-on/
"Tuesday April 29th, 2025 @ 5:00PM - 6:00PM The perfect after-school weeknight activity? Bringing the kids to meet the creator of the books they're obsessed with! That would be Max Brallier, author of The Last Kids on Earth series, who is coming to the 'Burgh to chat about his newest, The Last Comics on Earth: A Song
"The Steel City Slam is bringing the city’s top 15 poets together to battle it out at City Of Asylum in Pittsburgh’s historic Northside. This is the poetry show we wait ALL year for! The title, the trophy, THE CHAPBOOK!!!! Steel City Slam poets BRING THE HEAT! This is your chance to see first-hand the
"Tuesdays from April 22 - May 13 from 7-8:30pm. No one writes a perfect draft the first time. Well, almost no one. There are whispered legends, but the evidence is scant. Most of us need to take our writing through multiple rounds of editing before it’s done. And for those first few rounds, we serve
WEBINAR | Smarter Than You Think: Trusting Readers with Subtlety, Nuance, and the Pleasures of Uncertainty with Dinty W. Moore LIVE ON ZOOM | April 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT Readers love putting two and two together for themselves, but too often—out of insecurity—writers forget to provide readers the space to discern
You're invited to join the Public Forum on a Just Transition hosted by the Pittsburgh 2050 Comprehensive Plan Team! Come be a part of the conversation on how we can transition to an economy that is fairer, healthier, and inclusive for all. The event will take place on April 30th from 5:00–8:00 PM at the
"JFilm, Pittsburgh’s premiere Jewish cultural event, will screen the best independent Jewish films in area theaters from April 24 - May 4, 2025. We’ll also host visiting filmmakers, vibrant conversations, fun parties, and more. JFilm helps Jewish and non-Jewish viewers alike understand and appreciate Jewish culture more deeply. This year, we are featuring a terrific
"We are happy to welcome local author Jonathan Auxier back to our store to talk about the third installment in his Vanished Kingdom series, The War of the Maps. This is a popular middle grade series, but people of all ages are welcome! Please RSVP one ticket for each person in attendance. Following the author
SEMINAR | Exactly What Publishers Want From Authors: The Key Steps to Landing a Book Deal with Amy Collins LIVE ON ZOOM | May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT Master the steps to getting your book deal and stand out in a competitive market $50 (early bird)| All registrants receive a replay! Advance registration is required.
THE POETRY ATELIER FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 6p-8p (no late entry please) $5 suggested donation THE POETRY ATELIER is a series of sharing writings and writing processes, with writers invited to read their work and workshop their shared submissions in a robust informal discussion! THE POETRY ATELIER is an open and inclusive experience
