The DNAWORKS' production of The Real James Bond...Was Dominican (Copy)

Photo Credit: Laura Bustillos Jáquez

Written and Performed by Christopher Rivas
Developed with and Directed by Daniel Banks

January 18 - February 16, 2025

City Theatre, Lillie Theatre, 1300 Bingham Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

What happens when a James Bond-obsessed Dominican boy (who won’t go anywhere without his Nerf gun) finds out that the real James Bond was Dominican? Learning that Bond creator Ian Fleming drew upon the life of Porfirio Rubirosa—a Dominican diplomat, international polo champion, race-car driver, and spy—as the inspiration for 007 shook actor Christopher Rivas’ very foundation. Set to a live percussion score and immersive projections, The Real James Bond…Was Dominican is a young man’s guide to love, color, code-switching, white-washing, fake-it-til-you-make-it, and the roller coaster of finding one’s true self.

Get 25% off up to 8 tickets when you book through this link! The promo code CityAEE may also be used when calling the box office at 412-431-2489 to book.

KST Presents... Rev. Dr. King: An MLK Day Celebration Through Art & Advocacy

Artwork by Mingsi Ma

Kelly Strayhorn Theater honors the lasting legacies of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an afternoon of community activities and performances.

Monday, January 20, 2025
1:00pm – 4:00pm Community Partner Activities
2:00pm – 3:00pm Performance Program

KST | 5941 Penn Ave
Pay What Moves You: $0 – $25
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The Return of Benjamin Lay

Quantum Theatre is proud to stage the American premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay at the Braddock Carnegie Library

The Return of Benjamin Lay is the story of a radical abolitionist written by esteemed playwright Naomi Wallace and the University of Pittsburgh’s award-winning historian Marcus Rediker. Told through the talents of acclaimed director Ron Daniels and nationally renowned actor Mark Povinelli, the play brings to light the true story of a fiery revolutionary fighting the injustice of slavery.

SHOWTIMES
January 31 - February 23, 2025
Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2pm
Location: Braddock Carnegie Library: 419 Library Road, Braddock, PA

A gift for you: Please use code AEE10 for 10% off your ticket price!

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Free Exhibition Opening: Eugene Macki, REIFICATION - November 15th

Join Mattress Factory for the opening of REIFICATION - a new solo exhibition from artist Eugene Macki.

Opening Dialogue 2019-2020 
Logs, rope, sand 2 x 9 x 9 meters Film still

Macki was selected for exhibition by a panel of Mattress Factory alumni artists through the International Open Call. Artists who have worked in residency with Mattress Factory offer perspective unlike any other, one that is deeply familiar with the museum, engaged in many aspects of the contemporary art field, and invested in pushing our exhibitions in new directions. The artist alumni panelists for the 2021 International Open Call were Vanessa German, Sohrab Kashani, Christopher Meerdo and Sarah Oppenheimer.

Open Reception Date/Time: November 15, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Mattress Factory Main Building, 500 Sampsonia Way, PIttsburgh, PA
Register for this free event here.