Ajamu X, FIERCE: Pittsburgh

Ajamu X, Michael Tikili, 2025. Courtesy of the artist

Ajamu X, Bekezela Mguni, 2025. Courtesy of the artist

Ajamu X, Devan Shimoyamai, 2025. Courtesy of the artist

Ajamu X’s first U.S. solo exhibition, FIERCE: Pittsburgh, presented in collaboration with Rainbow Serpent, celebrates the vitality of the city’s Black queer community, forming the latest chapter in an evolving global archive.

March 5 – May 2 2026

Silver Eye Center for Photography
4808 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA

Opening Reception
March 5
6-9pm

Artist talk with Ajamu X
March 7
11am-12:30pm

Ajamu X, Mo Marshall, 2025. Courtesy of the artist

Ajamu X, Mikael Owunna, 2025. Courtesy of the artist

Ajamu X, A Sensual Chorus of Gestures I, 2024. Courtesy of the artist

KST presents Marvin Gaye: A Tribute to the Prince of Soul

Photo Credit: Collage by Kiearra Williams; Photo by Jim Britt (Public Domain) and Randall Coleman

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: VIP Reception
VIP Reception + Early Seating: Pay What Moves You: $65 – $85
7:30pm – 9:00pm: Concert
General Admission: Pay What Moves You: $35 – $45

Marvin Gaye: A Tribute to the Prince of Soul features vocalists Lyndsey Smith, Twan Moore, Cam Chambers, and Kenny Stockard. The band includes Dennis Garner, Jr., Chuck Anderson, Gary Howard, and Jerome O. Kirkland, Jr., who is also the music director.

Jerome shared that, “When I think of Marvin, the first word that comes to mind is ‘Soul.’ With these artists, there is nobody that I know of who is more soulful than the ones selected. I trust them to do Marvin Gaye the justice he deserves.”

Brew House Arts Exhibitions

There is still time to catch Brew House Arts’ current exhibition Our Appalachia before it closes on February 14th!

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Art of Pittsburgh’s South Side
Opens February 26, 2026

Brew House Arts presents Art of Pittsburgh’s South Side, an exhibition of artwork by artists living and working in Pittsburgh’s South Side communities. This exhibition will aim to highlight the broad spectrum of visual culture of the South Side and to foster local connections with artists based in the Brew House Lofts & surrounding neighborhood.

Quantum Theatre presents…

Only 66 tickets available for each night to
Quantum Theatre’s Love Potion No. 13!

Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7-10pm
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 7-10pm

Quantum Theatre’s Warehouse,
1025 Beaver Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Alumni Theater Company presents...

Based on the 2006 film, this electrifying stage adaptation follows Akeelah Anderson as she claims her voice one unforgettable word at a time.

Showtimes:
Friday, February 13 | 7PM
Saturday, February 14 | 2PM & 7PM
Sunday, February 15 | 2PM