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There’s still room to reserve a seat for Dr. Sketchy’s Pies, Pirates and Piraro event so hurry up and reserve one now! Here’s all the information you’ll need on the event and about Dr. Sketchy’s school in general.

According to Dr. Sketchy’s site:

On March 14th, 8;00 PM, Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School Pittsburgh will celebrate Pi Day (3.14) with nationally acclaimed creator of the comic Bizarro, and Pie aficionado, Dan Piraro.
Dan will be emceeing the lively burlesque life drawing session with his own unique brand of comedy and cartoons. Dr. Sketchy will pay tribute to Dan’s iconic use of pies in his comic by celebrating “Pi Day” with Pies, Pirates and Piraro! This is his first time hosting a Dr. Sketchy event anywhere!

When many artists think “life drawing,” they think of sterile rooms, bad lighting, and bored, silent, models with nary a hint of personality. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School has changed all that. Dr. Sketchy’s models will don pirate garb, as cartoonists, illustrators, painters and artist of all kinds sketch, drink, and play outrageous games befitting Dr. Sketchy’s irreverent atmosphere.

For those of you unfamiliar with Dr. Sketchy’s, it’s a ’school’ with themed sketch nights ranging from Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves to their Valentine’s Day themed night, Love and Hate. Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art School was started by Molly Crabapple in New York in 2005 and has spread nationwide since then.

For a small donation, you can sketch exotic models, play games and eat vegan snacks and drink (if you’re 21 of course). The money goes towards supporting the ToonSeum Gallery, a show place for cartoon art. Dr. Sketchy’s is one of the many projects supported in part by the Sprout Fund, who are doing wonderful things for Pittsburgh every year.

To attend you must be 18 and you should also bring paper and any other art supplies you may need. The event is being held at the Brew House in the South Side at 2100 Mary Street and starts at 8pm.

For more information, visit Dr. Sketchy in Pittsburgh’s Myspace here, where you can also reserve your seat. Dr. Sketchy’s is a regularly occurring event, so even if you miss this one, make sure you attend another session!

Also, don’t forget to check out the PCA art shows that are closing this weekend. Refer here for more information.

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