Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Pittsburgh this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a murder mystery dinner centered around vampires to a poetry writing workshop.
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'Fresh Blood' — murder mystery dinner
From the event description:
Newbie reporter Ben Sterling has a big scoop. There are vampires on the loose.The senior reporters Wyatt and Lane are more then a little skeptical until Sterling brings in a vampire victim. Suddenly everyone wants to be on the case.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Gaetano's Banquet Center & Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road
Price: $37.50
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'Don Giovanni'
From the event description:
Charming nobleman. Serial womanizer. Sexual predator. Don Giovanni is all these and more. An irresistible classic, Mozart’s "Don Giovanni" seamlessly combines comedy and tragedy with one of the great musical scores of all time to create one of the world’s favorite operas.
When: Saturday, Oct. 12, 8 p.m.
Where: Benedum Center, 237 Seventh St.
Price: $20-$80.50
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The Yung Mulatto Project
From the event description:
The Yung Mulatto Project is a free event to commemorate the work of the late Pittsburgh artist, Miles Saal, also known as Yung Mulatto. This event will also showcase live performances by local African American artists with whom he collaborated, while also promoting advocacy for mental health awareness in the Pittsburgh African American arts community.
When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 1-5 p.m.
Where: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave.
Price: Free
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Sunday Stanza: Play, Bucket, & Wish
From the event description:
We'll explore list poems and experiment with different approaches to writing one in this informal workshop. Our emphasis will be on play and discovery: No previous writing experience is necessary.
When: Sunday, Oct. 13, 4-6 p.m.
Where: Center for Creativity at Pitt, 4000 Fifth Ave.
Price: Free
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