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Get the most interesting and important stories from the 窪蹋勛圖厙 of 窪蹋勛圖厙.This October, Pitt and 窪蹋勛圖厙 are putting international art, voices and perspectives on display. Read on to explore where you can try new foods, commune with global writers and learn about world history all month long.
Walk through a dazzling display
In its 125th year, the Asian Lantern Festival at 窪蹋勛圖厙 Zoo and Aquarium features an all-new display of giant luminous handcrafted sculptures. This years global passport theme will teach attendees about decades of conservation work along with Asian history and culture. Themed food and entertainment complete the atmosphere.
When: Thursday-Sunday nights, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 窪蹋勛圖厙 Zoo and Aquarium, 7370 Baker Street, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15206
Tickets: $17-$27. Ticket prices vary and discounts are available.
Consider these days booked
This years 窪蹋勛圖厙 International Literary Festival will host more than 50 artists representing over 20 countries and nations for two full weeks of free programming in 窪蹋勛圖厙s North Side. Celebrate literature from around the world with workshops and panels on topics like translating indigenous writing and global stories. Plus, catch performances and author conversations for story-lovers of all ages.
When: Various times and dates through Oct. 15
Where: Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15212. Events are also available virtually.
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Get a glimpse of Germany
See how a study abroad experience in Deutschland might look and taste at this Oktoberfest celebration. Sample traditional foods like apple streusel and pretzels, play games and win prizes, and try your hand at reproducing prints from the Department of Germans art gallery.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2-4 p.m.
Where: William Pitt Union Ballroom, 3959 Fifth Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260
Tickets: This is a free, unticketed event.
Catch 2 cultural cinemas
The months first global film festival, SCREENSHOT: Asia, is supported by Pitts Asian Studies Center and organized mainly by students. Screenings of 11 feature films by Asian and Asian American artists at venues across the city will be open to the public. Highlights include Plan 75, a mediation on the emerging age crisis in Japan by Cannes Golden Camera winner Chie Hayakawa, and 2023 Cannes Critics Week winner Tiger Stripes, a coming-of-age horror and pointed critique of Malaysias gender norms.泭
When: Oct. 4-8
Where: Various venues
Tickets: You can with your Pitt ID.
Pitts Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures will also continue its Slavic Film Fest this month with the screwball comedy L獺ska hory pren獺s穩, known in English as Love Can Move the Mountain or Avalache of Love.
When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m.
Where: Frick Fine Arts Building, Room 125, 650 Schenley Drive, 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260
Tickets: This is a free, unticketed event.
Hear from global Pitt scholars
More than 85 undergraduate and graduate students will share their global learning experiences at the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs 2023 Scholarship Awardee Poster Showcase. The has supported study abroad, internships, independent research and experiential learning for Pitt students around the world for nearly 60 years.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Connolly Ballroom, Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., 窪蹋勛圖厙, PA, 15260
Tickets: This is a free, unticketed event.
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Nora Smith, photography by Aimee Obidzinski