Jake Barney (They/Them) known by their stage name: Senseishun – is a Queer, Non-Binary, Filipino artist, activist, and DJ hailing from Pittsburgh, PA. They started spinning records in 2009 after being heavily influenced by the local rave and renegade scene. Over the years, they have evolved their style to be more Open Format. They pride […]
Arts and culture will feature prominently on Riverlife’s Shore Thing this summer, including live jazz every third Saturday morning of the month. It’s jazzjAM, in partnership with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. This event is part of the Shore Thing Performing Arts Series presented by The Charity Randall Foundation. jazzjAM is supported by […]
True T PGH is a pioneering Pittsburgh organization rooted in ballroom and vogue culture, sitting at the intersection of health and wellness, social activism, and arts presentation. Founded in 2010 by Duane Binion and John Easter III, True T has grown from a celebration of queer creative expression into a cornerstone community institution for LGBTQIA+ people of color. […]
Join Yayas Haus for a guided Singing Circle: Sound + Scent + Reflection, a creative wellness workshop designed to foster connection, relaxation, and self-expression. This immersive experience blends gentle vocal practices, live musical guidance, and hands-on creation as participants craft their own custom salt scrub using natural ingredients and essential oils. No singing or artistic […]
Clara Kent is an Afro-Indigenous (Oglala Lakota & Ojibwe) multidisciplinary artist, entrepreneur, and community leader from Pittsburgh, Pa’s Homewood community. Clara is best known for her music and dynamic performances, but also utilizes various forms of expression within visual art and media. She focuses her artistry on uplifting the creative community and reclaiming indigenous roots, […]
Venture Outdoors and Riverlife have both been dedicated to riverfront activation for over two decades! Join representatives from both organizations on this paddle around the Three Rivers. Together we will see the landmarks of Pittsburgh’s riverfront spaces. Following the paddle, participants will land at the 6th Street Public Boat ramp (across the river from the […]
Celebrate the joy of active learning with us during this exciting global event! Bring your kids, or just your inner child for a fun-filled day featuring: Kamin Science Center: Energy Stack Challenge 12-4pm Use a giant Jenga tower to simulate our energy grid. Be careful balancing the grid – if it falls, you will cause a blackout! […]
Step into the dual role of artist and muse in this beginner-friendly immersive embodiment workshop. Combining figure drawing and yoga, participants will move through a guided yoga flow while others observe and capture gestures and postures on paper. Roles are then reversed, allowing everyone to experience the transformative connection between movement, observation, and creative expression. […]
Chet Vincent & Tim Good are members of “Chet Vincent & The Music Industry” — a rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For fans of George Harrison’s soul, Neil Young’s dirt, Gram Parsons’ country, and Tom Petty’s jangle. Their new album “Static On The Radio” is streaming now everywhere!
On Saturday, October 3rd Riverlife will partner with the Three Rivers Rowing Association to open early (9 am) for the Head of the Ohio regatta so that spectators can watch the races from Shore Thing. Come watch and cheer from this unique and scenic location! Concessions will be available.
Arts and culture will feature prominently on Riverlife’s Shore Thing this summer, including this event in partnership with the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. This event is part of the Shore Thing Performing Arts Series presented by The Charity Randall Foundation. Opera on the Allegheny Seven of Pittsburgh’s highly regarded opera singers—Marianne Cornetti, Kevin Glavin, Isabella Zallo, […]
Join artist Cheryl Capezzuti for a community puppet-making workshop on Shore Thing, where participants will create approximately ten backpack-style puppets inspired by river creatures and other things that live in and around Pittsburgh’s waterways. These puppets will become part of the collection available for participants to wear during the River Revel at Riverlife’s annual Last […]