Lucky’s House of Tilden (H.O.T.) was an after-hours queer disco in East Liberty from 1970 to 1981. H.O.T. was a key site of subcultural politics and pleasure during the neighborhood’s mid-century upheaval.

Four blocks away and 50 years apart from KST, Curator Harrison Apple showcases H.O.T. and the Pittsburgh Queer History Project’s photo archive, which includes documentation of early queer, trans, and performers of color who dominated the disco era. While the building has long been demolished, Calendar Girls in the House of Tilden celebrates the celebrity at work behind the guarded door on Penn Avenue.

Kelly Strayhorn Theater | 5941 Penn Ave.

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Opening Reception: Friday, September 26, 5:30pm-7:30 pm

Gallery Hours with KST Presents Performances: Friday, September 26, 2025-Saturday, January 10, 2026