The Space Upstairs

The Space Upstairs is a loft space above Construction Junction that is home to the (post)modern jazz dance company The Pillow Project. The door is next to Creative Reuse's on N Lexington Avenue. On the second Saturday of every month, the Pillow Project invites people to come and enjoy a lounge atmosphere of dance, live jazz music, and performances involving mixed-media. Alongside that, the space is used for many other events as well, each group giving it its own special charm. I've seen classes, clothing drives, photoshoots, and many other types of events use the loft.The space itself is gorgeous, with the modern coolness you'd expect from a loft belonging to a performance art troupe, combined with the history of Pittsburgh - since it is attached to Construction Junction, you can be sure that just about everything up here has been repurposed. The large windows let tons of natural light in, and the hardwood floors are gorgeous. Scattered over the space there are a few extremely unique pieces of art including a busted up mattress hanging on the wall and a laptop with a tree growing out of it. There is a large bar off to one side infront of two small openings that look down over Construction Junction. Old couches and tables are scattered throughout the space for seating and a small raised platform, infront of the multimedia control center, is also sometimes used for seating.The only problem with the space is that it is somewhat of a weather permitting space - You really feel it in here when it's hot or cold outside. There are huge heaters on the ceiling for the winter but they're very uneven, so beneath them it's burning, and not too far away it's cold again. But that's what you get when you're in such an old building, it's a really minor complaint.There is also a small waiting area downstairs right inside the door. So if you're looking to catch a cool performance, come on the second Saturday of any month and check it out. If you're looking for a neat event space, be sure to ask the Pillow Project for details.And now I can finally check in to the right place

Very cool glimpse into the Pittsburgh art scene. I went on a whim, on a solo visit, looking for live music on a Saturday night. What I got was some music, and a lot of interpretive dance in an old warehouse. That's not at all my thing, but, it was still really neat to take in. There were a lot of seemingly young artists hanging out, a donation based entry and a very affordable bar. I will say that parking is not great, and the place looks a little sketch from the outside, but keep your mind open, it's worth it!

The space upstairs is a unique venue for music, art, and dance. I have been coming to the Second Saturdays events for years and have never been disappointed. The people at the events are the welcoming and creative. I love being there and highly recommend any event that happens there.

went here last minute for second saturdays, wasn't sure what to expect. SO AWESOME. gorgeous space, tons of cool places to sit (couches, cushions, floor, anything goes), byob or get (cheap) wine there. donate if you want when you come in or don't. at about 9pm a performance art-esque dance thing started with live music, and at the end everyone danced. i don't even dance and i danced. so so so much fun. everyone was super nice, i would 100% go again!it's really quiet outside. initially i thought i was in the wrong place, so don't worry if it seems like you're in the wrong place at first.