Sembène Film Festival: The Last of the Blue Devils
Join us for a screening of The Last of the Blue Devils presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the first program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. Nick-named The Kansas City Jazz Story, this legendary 1979 documentary was made at two musical gatherings […]
Join us for a screening of Yardie presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the second program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. Idris Elba directorial debut, Yardie, is based on the 1992 Victor Headley cult-novel of the same name. Yardie explores the story of […]
Sembène Film Festival: The Battle of Algiers
Join us for a screening of The Battle of Algiers presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the third program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. One of the most influential political films in history, The Battle of Algiers, by Gillo Pontecorvo, vividly re-creates a key […]
Claudio Cojaniz: Balkan Blues Piano
One of our favorite Italian pianists returns to City of Asylum for an evening of blues music exploring ancient Balkan culture. This program is part of our new World Music Series. Claudio will lead the audience on an excursion into the vast world of the Balkans. Featuring songs and dances, prayers and sacred songs, and […]
Sembène Film Festival: If Beale Street Could Talk
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CONTACT US AT 412-435-1110 TO ASK ABOUT OF WAITLIST POLICY Join us for a matinee screening of If Beale Street Could Talk presented by Sembène – The Film & Arts Festival. This is the fourth and final program of a four night festival held downstairs in our intimate Word […]
Join us for an evening of reading and discussion celebrating Maaza Mengiste’s new novel The Shadow King. In The Shadow King, nothing true can remain hidden. No matter how intently characters try to suppress them, memories and past deeds fight for life. The dead and unheeded frequently find ways to “insist on resurrection.” Reality may be […]
Do you want to maintain or perfect your French? Do you like lively conversation? Well, come join us for conversation in a welcoming environment where we’ll speak 100% in French. Proficiency in the language is required. (This event will be held downstairs in our Word Cellar.) Vous voulez maintenir ou perfectionner vos compétences en français […]
Join us for an evening honoring the release of The Heart of a Stranger: An Anthology of Exiled Literature. Editor André Naffis-Sahely, translator and poet Sholeh Wolpé, and contributor Fred D’Aguiar will read and recount their experiences bringing this anthology, a global treasury, to life. (This event will be held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar […]
ReelQ: Small Talk (Ri Chang Dui Hua)
Join us for a screening of Small Talk, hosted by ReelQ. A searing portrait of complicated mother-daughter relationships and the underground LGBTQ culture in Taiwan, Small Talk paints a picture of the changing lives and conditions for three generations of women. This program will be held downstairs in our intimate Word Cellar. Runtime: 88 minutes. Language: […]
Off Minor Jazz Series:John Coltrane's The Avant-Garde
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CONTACT US AT 412-435-1110 TO ASK ABOUT OF WAITLIST POLICY This Off Minor Jazz program honors the music of John Coltrane’s legendary album The Avant-Garde. The Off Minor Jazz Series highlights the music of legendary jazz composers and players. The series has been curated by drummer Thomas Wendt, who puts together specialized musicians for each concert. […]