A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham at Byham Theater; Spirit Hosts Ultra Sunn (Sat., 5/9/26)

A.I.M. BY KYLE ABRAHAM  (dance)  National touring company. Pittsburgh Dance Council. May 9.

1) “Post-modern gumbo” is how this New York City dance company best describes its eclectic, savory and insightful stew of signature dance movements. Not only has A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham appeared on stages coast to coast, but the company has been featured in magazines like Vogue, Essence, and Harper’s Bazaar in its short twenty years at the forefront of contemporary dance. Nevertheless, the company, hailed by the New York Times as “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today,” is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an after-show party featuring DJ Nate Da Barber. In turn, Pittsburgh devotees of modern dance will celebrate Kyle Abraham’s home coming. Once a student of Civic Light Opera Academy as well as CAPA, Abraham was born in Lincoln-Larimer. Byham Theater. 7:30 p.m. 101 6th St. Cultural District. (C.P.O.)

2) Ultra Sunn, a very popular underground band from Belgium will be performing at Spirit. The group recently dropped their new single, “Flirt With Death,” a reminder to see battling hardship as a sign of resilience and immense strength rather than a sign of failure, Also new from the band is a live video for their crowd pleaser, “Keep Your Eyes Peeled.” The post punk, electrobeat duo is composed of frontman Sam Huge and keyboardist Gaelle Souflet. The Beast in You is the latest LP from this darkwave band. Ultra Sunn’s shows combine great beats, vocals, synthesizers, strobes, and contemporary design to form a welcoming community for club kids, punks, ravers, and romantics. Also on the bill are Traitrs, and Hemlock for Socrates. 8 p.m. 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. (R.H)

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