Free performances and lunch, from noon to 1pm at Nordy’s Place in the Lower Level of the William Pitt Union. The entire Pitt community is welcome. Lunch is for Pitt students with a valid student ID. Celebrate the beauty and diversity of the performing arts happening in our city at Artful Wednesdays!
Did you miss any of our virtual noontime performances in the past Fall and Spring? Artful Wednesdays are now streaming on the Pitt Arts YouTube Channel.
Fall 2025 Schedule
- October 22: Radiant Strings
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This group of classically trained musicians is the ideal blend of classical refinement, modern edge, and infectious energy. The musicians are hand-picked based on their excellent musical skills, incredible personalities, and harmonious chemistry when they play together.
- October 29: Turtle Park
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Turtle Park is a Grunge Pop band from Pittsburgh, PA. The nucleus of the band, Adam Peters, Desmond Rucker, and Kaden Thompson have been in bands together in the Pittsburgh scene since the age of 14. They blend early 2000s rock sonics with memorable and heartfelt pop melodies.
- November 5: Hip Hop Orchestra
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Hip Hop Orchestra merges traditional hip hop beats with acoustic instruments—singers and rappers in tandem with musicians to come together to create a unique sound. The diverse creative and performing ensemble utilize conscious lyrics to highlight social issues. Hip Hop Orchestra is THE experience to experience.
- November 12: Voices Across Genres with Anqwenique Kinsel
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Pittsburgh native Anqwenique is an extremely versatile vocalist and educator specializing in opera, classical music, jazz and soul. Her performance with Voices Across Genres is presented by Mary Caldwell Dawson Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians.
- November 19: Jose and Latin Jazz Experience
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Jose’ Rivera is a Puertorriquena percussionist and Pitt grad (‘84), who has assembled an elite group of Pittsburgh musicians that will entertain all with a variety of up-tempo Latin Jazz, smooth Bossa Nova, and a touch of spicy “salsa”.