Thursday 4
Jazz Jam
CJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents “The Roger Humphries & RH Factor Jazz Jam Session” at 8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. There will be live jazz and fun every Thursday night. Must be 30-years or older and there is a dress code that will be enforced. No tennis shoes, sweats, or athletic gear. For more information, call 412-642-2377.
Friday 5
New First Fridays
Champion Enterprises presents The New First Fridays at 8 p.m. at The Restaurant at the Club Health & Fitness Center, One Racquet Lane, Monroeville. This is an old school par-tay: the way it’s meant to be and an over 30 event. There will be a fashion show, line dancing and more. The attire is dress to impress, no athletic gear. The proceeds benefit the Champions Safe Summer Youth Program. For more information, call 412-628-4856 or 412-609-3888.
Club Galaxy
Jay G & Big D present Club Galaxy from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Galaxy Lounge and Entertainment, 7246 Kelly St., Homewood. The evening will be hosted by Tracey Lee and DJ Matt G on the 1’s and 2’s. Ladies are free from 9-10 p.m. For more information, call 412-727-1395.
Saturday 6
Wiz Khalifa
Trib Total Media Amphitheatre at Station Square presents Wiz Khalifa at 7 p.m. at 125 W. Station Square Dr., Station Square. Hometown rapper Wiz Khalifa has won several awards for his debut album “Rolling Papers” and singles “Black and Yellow” and “Roll Up.” For more information, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Sunday 7
Sunday Night Jazz
The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents The Sunday Night Jazz Concerts from 6-9 p.m. at The Grand View Buffet Restaurant at The Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Dr., North Shore. The featured entertainment will be Salsamba Latin Jazz and DUQ’s Tony Mowod will be the host. For more information, call 412-343-9555 or visit www.pittsburghjazz.org.
Monday 8
Interval
AVA Lounge presents Live Jazz with The Interval Trio & Friends at 8:30 p.m. at 126 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Every Monday DJ J. Malls will be spinning jazz vinyls, followed by an open jam session. Also from 5:30-8:30 p.m. there will be a pre-Interval happy hour featuring the sounds of DJ Stephan. Must be 21 years or older. There is no cover. For more information, visit www.shadowlounge.net.
Tuesday 9
JazzLive
BNY Mellon Jazz and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust present JazzLive from 5-7 p.m. at Katz Plaza, Penn Avenue, Cultural District. Every Tuesday some of the most talented jazz musicians will perform. This week’s entertainer will be Gerald Haymon. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org.
Saturday 13
Arts in the Park
Umoja African Arts Company presents the 2011 7th Annual African Arts in the Park from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Point State Park, Downtown. The theme is “Africa’s Impact on Diverse Cultures.” The event is dedicated to the demonstration and promotion of African and African Diaspora Arts in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. For more information, call 412-224-4086 or visit www.africanartsinthepark.org.
Benefit Concert
Kid Nation and Lee Davis Productions present a Benefit Concert at 8 p.m. at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The theme is “You got to see it to believe it” and will feature the Undalrds and other special guests. All proceeds will benefit the Kid Nation “Honor Roll Tour.” For more information, call 412-456-6666 or www.culturaldistrict.org/pgharts.
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