The address: 305 Gist Street, Pittsburgh, PA (Google Maps)
If you're lost, you can call 412-434-5629 the day of the event for directions.
Gist Street is a right turn off of Forbes (if you’re heading from Downtown toward Oakland) or a left turn off of 5th Avenue (heading from Oakland toward Downtown).
If you’re taking the Parkway toward Downtown, take the Blvd. of the Allies exit and take a quick right onto Gist (just after the Sun King building).
There’s on-street parking along Fifth Avenue, Gist Street, and the surrounding streets. Take care not to park in anyone’s driveway.
The studio building is three story brick with an ugly plastic, yellow fence running along the side. The inside of the building is quite cozy.
There’s a giant baby King Kong.
Bus routes: 61abc; 71abc; 500
Photos this page: James Simon
“I have raved about the Gist Street reading series since returning home to Dayton. What a wonderful experience. What makes Gist Street special: an art studio setting that puts everyone in a creative mood, great food donated by staff and friends, soulful music, an appreciative and aware audience, and, of course, the generous and inspirational folks who put it all together for love of literature.”
The address: 305 Gist Street, Pittsburgh, PA (
There’s a giant baby King Kong.
