Mr Smalls

Upcoming Other Venue Events

91.3 WYEP + Straub Brewing Presents

AcoustiCafe Open Stage (SANCTUARY!)
Acousticafe hosted by DRU Badger featuring YOU!!!

Monday, April 13, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
The Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls
MONDAY APR 13, 2026

WYEP 91.3 and Straub Brewing Presents:

AcoustiCafe Open Stage 10th Anniversary Party with host DRU Badger featuring YOU!!!

Theme: SANCTUARY!!

WoOWOoW!! We are going to be RECORDING LIVE in the SANCTUARY AT MR SMALLS to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of AcoustiCafe moving to Mr Smalls and Millvale. The mad wizards who run Mr Smalls Recording Studio will be rolling tape, or empaneling databits or whatever wizards do, with the hope that we will be able to put out a LIVE COMPILATION ALBUM (hope hope hope!)

Host DRU Badger WILL BE SPIFFY (see photo)! This night WILL BE BUSY! Please get in contact with us, we will give some reserved 1-song slots to people who team up for a special song because a) awesome one of a kind performance, b) gets more performers on stage!!

No other feature acts to maximize available time slots!!


Acousticafe Show Details:

Doors open in Mr Smalls Café at 5pm for check-in.
Time-slots are chosen at 6:30pm.
Open stage begins at 7pm and runs until 11pm.
Full sound and light system with backline (drums, keys, guitar + bass amp) available, and a house band to back you up if you want!

(ps sometimes the drums are set up lefty, try to give us warning when you need to flip 'em!)

Follow AcoustiCafe on Facebook here: acousticafepgh
Follow AcoustiCafe on Instagram here: @acousticafe
Visit our website here: acousticafe.org

This Event Is All Ages


Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Acousticafe Songwriter Series
ft. Brian Junker, Caleb Pogyor, Dan Petrich

Friday, April 17, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe

Brian Junker - Fingerstyle acoustic guitar, old-time Appalachian banjo, a little mandolin here and there, and a gentle tenor voice… Brian Junker writes and sings folk/pop songs rendered on traditional instruments, vignettes of the lives all around us. Brian writes and plays his own music as well as the music of many great but often not well-known singer/songwriters. He also enjoys old-time jams, choirs, and anyplace else where community gathers around music.  You can find his music on Soundcloud, Bandcamp, and social media.

Caleb Pogyor - Caleb Pogyor has moved away from Pittsburgh a few times over the years, but the magnetic pull of the city that shaped and nurtured his roots always calls him home. Growing up among its rolling hills, deep valleys, and the mystical mystery of the “fourth hidden river,” Caleb draws inspiration from the landscape as much as from the deep-rooted friendships that define it.

His sound reflects that journey. Once immersed in the nu-metal grooves of KoRn and Primer 55, Caleb eventually found his voice through the introspective songwriting of Sufjan Stevens and Elliott Smith, as well as the expansive textures of Radiohead. Listeners may hear echoes reminiscent of Fleet Foxes and Wilco.

Dan Petrich - Dan Petrich is a singer-songwriter who has been creating and sharing original music in Pittsburgh for many years. His music is informed by traditional folk, American Primitive guitar, ambient, and even field recordings. He has three full length records to his credit. In the spring of 2026, he will release his first all instrumental record, Soundings. You can find his music on Bandcamp, Spotify, Instagram, and occasionally WYEP.

This Event Is All Ages


Mr. Smalls Presents

Heavy Metal Band Members Needed
* Calling all metal musicians *

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Doors: 4:00 pm / Show: 4:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Attn Metalheads - are you looking for new people to play music with?

- Tired of shredding alone?
- Need a drummer for your weekly power trio jam?
- Does your band need the right singer to start world domination?


Then come to Smalls Cafe on 4/18 4-6pm we're hosting a meetup for all & any metal musicians looking for new people to ROCK with!


Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership + Mr. Smalls Present

Big Jus & Steeltown Horns X NASH.V.ILL
DJ Arie Cole

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Doors: 3:30 pm / Show: 3:30 pm
Offsite
Millvale, PA

OFFSITE EVENT: This event will take place at Market Square, Downtown.

Big Jus & Steeltown Horns bring a powerful blend of hip-hop, soul, and live brass energy straight out of the Pittsburgh area. Fronted by rapper Big Jus, the group delivers high-energy performances backed by the rich sound of live horns and a stellar band led by world-renowned trombonist Reggie Watkins of Steeltown Horns. Together they create a powerful fusion of street storytelling and classic live band arrangements. Known for engaging crowds and bringing real-life experiences into their music, Big Jus & Steeltown Horns represent the spirit, resilience, and culture of the Steel City. Whether performing at festivals, nightclubs, or live events, their unique sound bridges hip-hop and live band performance, leaving audiences energized and inspired.

NASH.V.ILL is one of the most sought-after live acts in the Pittsburgh region — and for good reason. Known for their high-energy, explosive performances, this Pittsburgh-based band delivers a singular musical experience that fuses funk, rock, soul, blues, alternative, and gospel into something entirely their own. What makes NASH.V.ILL truly special is their rare ability to connect with everyone in the room. Whether the crowd is filled with young kids, die-hard rock fans, families, or seniors, NASH.V.ILL commands the stage and brings every generation along for the ride. In 2025, the band released their debut EP, It Takes a Village: Vol. 1 — a collection of emotionally rich, heartfelt songs deeply rooted in soul. The project announced NASH.V.ILL as a serious creative force with something meaningful to say. Their momentum continues to build. Pittsburgh's own 91.3 WYEP recently selected NASH.V.ILL as Local Artist of the Month, a testament to their growing impact on the city's cultural landscape. Now, they bring that energy to one of the biggest stages the city has ever seen — the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. NASH.V.ILL doesn't just perform. They make you feel something.

This Event Is All Ages


White Rabbit + Mr. Smalls Present

Nino Albanese Trio with Liz Berlin
Acoustic performances by Gibson Musisko & Vanessa Prentiss, Danny Rectenwald, Chet Vincent

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Doors: 3:30 pm / Show: 3:30 pm
Offsite
Millvale, PA

OFFSITE EVENT: This event will take place at One Oxford Center, Grant St., Downtown.

Nino Albanese leads a blues driven trio that blends elements of funk, rock n' roll, and fusion with improvisation to create a unique experience for every live performance. The trio features Mars on bass guitar and Clarence Grant II on drums.

Liz Berlin is a founding member of the multi platinum Pittsburgh band Rusted Root and has spent more than three decades performing across the United States. She is co owner of Mr. Smalls Theatre, founder of We Rock Workshopwhich provides free music education for current and former foster youth, and teaches Live Music Touring and Revenue Streams at Carnegie Mellon University. Her solo performances are powerful, hypnotic, and deeply personal, blending folk, rock, and global influences into an intimate and dynamic live experience.

Danny is integrally rooted in the Pittsburgh music scene playing guitar and mandolin in various groups in the area. He maintains a busy performance calendar, playing solo and in-collaboration at the local and national levels. Danny’s music has been heard across the entire dial of local radio, including WRCT, WQED, WYEP, WDVE, and WXDX. His music has also been utilized commercially, most notably his composition, "Road Song,” which was used for a nationally-televised Scott's Lawn Care commercial.

Gibson Musisko and Vanessa Prentiss of PosterChild, a Pittsburgh-based indie rock band.

Chet Vincent is a singer songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. He recently released an album, "Static On The Radio" with his band Chet Vincent & The Music Industry.

This Event Is All Ages


Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

The Yeggs Monthly Surf Night
EVERY LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH!

Friday, April 24, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Surf Nite with The Yeggs
Every Last Friday in the Cafe at Mr. Smalls
Music from 7pm-10pm
Tiki Drinks, Beach Vibes, Snacks, and more!
FREE!

This Event Is All Ages


Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Love Letters and Labyrinths – A Fundraiser Recital for the Millvale Festival Orchestra
ft. The Millvale Festival Orchestra, Kate Manuel, Robert Frankenberry, and more!

Friday, May 01, 2026

Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
The Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls
Join us for a night of intimate classical music. Jordan Berlin Speranzo will be presenting a recital of recent compositions, including settings of the love poetry of Robert Graves, and their string quartet no. 2, " Mazes". To close the evening, The Millvale Festival Orchestra and soloist Kate Manuel will be performing Gustav Mahler's Rückert Lieder. All proceeds go to support the MFO's performance at the Millvale Music Festival's CutTime Classical Stage.

This Event Is All Ages


All Sales Are Final.

Mr. Smalls Presents

Sun King Warriors
Special Guest: Dizzier

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm
The Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls
Jim Donovan and The Sun King Warriors are best described as a blend of rhythm heavy roots rock, with a strong dose of big barreling drums. Think bluesy Zeppelin-esqe bombast, Santana style percussion with wild Avett Brothers energy.

At a Sun King show, you can expect to dance, sweat and have the time of your life.

The band's music has garnered radio airplay throughout the US and Canada, and has appeared on Billboard’s Americana chart multiple times.

The band plays regionally at festivals and clubs throughout the mid-atlantic and have opened for 10,000 Maniacs, Donovan's former band Rusted Root and many others.

Jim Donovan, the band’s founder and writer brings almost three decades of experience to the Sun King Warriors. As a member of the popular 90’s band Rusted Root, he helped shaped the group’s sound and toured with legendary including The Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin, Carlos Santana and the Allman Brothers.

He also co-authored the band’s biggest hit, “Send Me on My Way,” which has been streamed over 100 million times on Spotify and used as the wakeup music for NASA’s Mars rover.

This Event Is All Ages


All Sales Are Final.

Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Big Laughs Comedy Open Mic
Hosted by Zach Funk

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome all comedians to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly comedy open mic!

Every Tuesday when there is not a Theatre show!

Sign ups start at 7PM. Open mic from 7:30PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Smallsgrass Bluegrass Jam
Wednesday Night Bluegrass Jam

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 7:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
We welcome everyone to join us in the Mr. Smalls Café for our weekly bluegrass jam!

Every Wednesday when there is not a Theatre show! Bring an instrument, or just hang out!

Doors at 7PM. Bluegrass jam from 7PM to 10PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Mr. Smalls Presents

Greggy_oke Karaoke
Pittsburgh City Paper (🪦) Best of 2025 "Best Karaoke" Winner! 🏆

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Doors: 8:00 pm / Show: 8:00 pm
Mr. Smalls Cafe
Karaoke every Thursday when there is not a Theatre show!

8PM to 11PM

FREE!

This Event Is All Ages

Directions

Parking

Street parking is available along Lincoln Ave and on the surrounding streets. Valet parking will be available for select shows in the future. Check back for more info.

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