Poetry Lounge

Don Bistarkey Bash w/ music by A.T.S. w/ Melissa Ippolito & Jen Saffron, and Josh Arnson & Sam Matthews
2026-05-02 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York)

CineSunday Funday
2026-05-03 19:00 - 22:00

Monday Karaoke w/ DJ Paris Not France
2026-05-04 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-11 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-18 21:00 - 23:30

Open Mic Tuesday w/ Pgh Poetry Collective
2026-05-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 22:00

Diamonds & Dust w/ DJ Jeremy
2026-05-05 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-12 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-19 22:00 - 23:30

Fuckin' Nothin' // Crisp Lake // Iris Adam
2026-05-06 19:00 - 22:00

Punk Rock N Roll Wednesday w/ DJ Todd Cheat
2026-05-06 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-13 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-20 22:00 - 23:30

Thursday Thrill w/ DJ Stony Stone
2026-05-07 22:00 - 23:30

Poet_L.S // Damian Rucci // Psych Ward Grips // Else/where
2026-05-08 20:00 - 23:00
Damian Rucci (poetry)
Poet_L.S (poetry)
Else//where (Metalcore)
and headlining is Pittsburgh local Psych Ward Grips

Cassette Confidential // Oh Bother // Jack and the Cadavers
2026-05-09 20:00 - 23:00

Christy Costello & The CC Club Band // Cancel The Prom // Dumplings
2026-05-10 19:00 - 22:00
$10 advance (from Humanitix, and from the locals) and $12 door
Tickets on sale starting March 13 at Humanitix online
and directly from the local opening bands!
https://events.humanitix.com/christy-costello-dumplings-cancel-the-prom-at-poetry-lounge
Minnesota rock ‘n rolla (ex-Pink Mink, Von Bondies)
CHRISTY COSTELLO and the CC Club Band
https://www.christycostellomusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/christylynncostello/
https://christycostello.bandcamp.com/music
[Recommended if you like: Blondie, Epoxies, Amyl & Sniffers!]
with special guests
Dumplings https://dumplings.bandcamp.com/music
Cancel the Prom https://www.instagram.com/canceltheprom/
Christy Costello is a mover and a shaker in the Twin Cities music scene. She’s a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, disc jockey, talent buyer, promoter, mother and yogi. Hailing from the Iron Range of Northern Minnesota, she is no stranger to the great outdoors.
Her music blends the ferocity and rawness of nature’s elements, the new and exciting energy of a house show, mixed with the adrenaline rush of an all-night downtown disco. Her first-rate songwriting has been showcased in previous bands like Pink Mink and Ouija Radio, as well as her raw and unforgettable stage performances in Monica LaPlante, Butchers Union, The Von Bondies and Extraterrestrials. This is Christy’s turn to step to the front.

Workshop! Poetry Slam 101 w/ LB
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00
Are you newish to poetry slam? LB has been working this show for (cough-cough) years and is here to go over the rules, some history, and the intricacies of our favorite bar game. Remember, if it’s not a competition, it’s not a poetry slam, and come out for the 101, the 411, the skinny, the scoop, la lowdown with a person who has several-ish answers about this thing we love and love to hate.

Steel City Slam & Open Mic Night w/ Pgh Poetry Collective
2026-05-12 19:00 - 22:00

Stop the Presses // The Write Ups // The Book Club
2026-05-13 19:00 - 22:00
Stop the Presses is reggae, steady, ska from Brooklyn, NY.
Originally formed in 2010 by Ali Culotta and Danny Portilla, Stop the Presses blends traditional ska and reggae with new wave, pop, and punk influences. The band, which has a strong East Coast ska/reggae sound, is known for its 60s girl group influences and 4-part vocal harmonies.
They gained international attention with their 2019 album, “Money in the Bank” produced by Agent Jay of The Slackers, and has since released their follow-up album ” Got It” in 2022 through Jump Up Records, once again produced by Agent Jay.
They are delighted to have contributed to benefit albums such as “SKA CARES”, and performed internationally at the Supernova Ska Festival, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Freedom Sounds Festival, Pouzza Fest, and Manchester Punk Festival.
For more info on their touring schedule, please visit stopthepressesmusic.com.

Thin Lear // Reliable Child // Tucker Muetzel // Horace Whisper & The Empty Hand
2026-05-14 19:00 - 22:00

Midnight Stereo w/ DJs Cryptid Yinzer & Dodgeball Danny
2026-05-14 22:00 - 23:30

Millvale Music Festival
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Poetry Lounge, 313 North Ave.

MMF FRIDAY 2026
2026-05-15 18:30 - 23:00

MMF Saturday Spoken Word Stage 2026
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00
Featuring: HARLY, Orion, Kayla Eloise, J. Ale Hakala, Roberta Thatcher, Fred Shaw, Kendall Snee

MMF SATURDAY 2026
2026-05-16 17:00 - 23:30

CLOSED
2026-05-17

Sick Nasty Ho // Nolan Jae and The Saints
2026-05-20 19:00 - 22:00
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Sisters // Beinn // The Long Hunt
2026-05-21 19:00 - 22:00
Sisters is Mario Quintero’s other band (besides Spotlights) with members from both Spotlight & Molly McGuire… and Beinn are a Brooklyn post-hardcore band (which Mario produced) and featuring members of Errortype:11 and Orange 9mm.
https://sistersrock.bandcamp.com/album/wings-of-deliverance
https://beinn.bandcamp.com/track/we-are-not-alone

Pre-Order Tickets HERE only $12
