Cultural Event

Talk Time

Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 12:30 to 13:30
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

Talk Time

Thursday, September 14, 2023 - 12:30 to 13:30
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

Talk Time

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 12:30 to 13:30
Event Location: 
Global Hub

Come meet international students, make friends, practice conversational English, and have fun together during these weekly discussion groups coordinated by the English Language Institute. Feel free to bring your lunch :)

Holiday Open House 2023

Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 12:00 to 16:00
Event Location: 
Cathedral Commons Room

In the spirit of an open house tradition and to foster connections among neighbors, members of the Nationality and Heritage Room Committees will welcome guests into the Cathedral of Learning for an afternoon of exploration and engagement. Guests will be invited into the Nationality and Heritage Rooms which will be decorated for the holiday season. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in traditional crafts and cultural demonstrations to learn about the rooms and the Nationality and Heritage Room Committees and their ethnic communities and traditions.

PolishFest 2023

Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 12:00 to 17:00
Event Location: 
Cathedral Commons Room

The 41st Annual Polishfest is designed to give the festival guests, families, and students an opportunity to experience the living cultures of the Polish, Lithuanian and Carpatho-Rusyn Peoples that throughout history were joined, separated and independently are connected. A living legacy presented to teach, to experience, to taste, to try and to have fun.

India Day 2023

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 12:00 to 16:00
Event Location: 
Cathedral of Learning Commons

*ALL GUESTS SHOULD ENTER THE FIFTH AVENUE ENTRANCE OR THE S. BELLEFIELD AVENUE SIDE (ACCESSIBLE) TO THE CATHEDRAL OF LEARNING* OTHER ENTRANCES WILL BE CLOSED.

Join the Indian Nationality Room Committee for the 21st commemoration of India Independence Day. This year’s theme is the Music of India. The event will showcase an exciting array of music and dance performances from all corners of India. Enjoy connecting with members of the Indian community, great food, and wonderful music and fun.

World Refugee Day

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - 16:00 to 20:00
Event Location: 
Schenley Plaza

Join us on Tuesday June 20, 2023, 4pm-8pm in Schenley Plaza in Oakland for the return of Pittsburgh’s World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month Celebration!

The event will feature performances, speakers, music and dancing. Support local refugee and immigrant owned restaurants and craft vendors. Engage with a variety of community organizations to learn about services in our city. We’re excited to celebrate together!

African Heritage Room Committee - Juneteenth Poetry Celebration

Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 13:00 to 15:00
Event Location: 
CL 332

Join the African Heritage Room Committee as we celebrate Juneteenth through featuring poets, musicians, playwrights, authors actors who will share their creativity. A reception will be held following the event.

Please register to attend at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/african-heritage-room-committee-juneteenth-...

Lithuanian folksong concert/workshop

Monday, May 8, 2023 - 19:30 to 21:00
Event Location: 
English Nationality Room 144, Cathedral of Learning

Skaidra Jančaitė is a graduate of J Gruodis Conservatory and Lithuanian Music Academy with degrees in Choir Directing, Vocals and Instruments. She has taught music at all levels and performed as a soloist and as a member of the ensemble “Suburtynė“. Skaidra brings her wonderful soprano voice to Pittsburgh for an evening of performing and teaching Lithuanian folk songs with a focus on sutartinės, the most ancient style of Lithuanian folk songs.