Kwanzaa Celebration
Kente Arts Alliance, UJAMAA Collective and the Hill House Association present a Kwanzaa Celebration from 7-10 p.m. at the Hill House Kaufman Center, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. The guest speaker is Dr. Maulana Karenga, creator of Kwanzaa and the Nguzo Saba. The theme for his address will be “Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles: Sustaining & Sharing the World.” There will also be a children’s program at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-322-0292 or visit www.kentearts.org.
Friday 30
Cedric the Entertainer
Savoy Restaurant and WAMO 100.1 FM presents Cedric the Entertainer and Friends New Year’s Weekend Comedy Jam at 8 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. This is a great way to start the New Year off. Cedric the Entertainer has appeared and starred in several movies, hosted various comedy showcases and has been featured in several comedy tours and DVDs, including “The Original Kings of Comedy” and more. Along with Cedric, other featured comedians include, J.J. Williamson and Malik S. For more information, visit www.grooveproductionsinc.com.
Saturday 31
MEMPHIS
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh presents MEMPHIS the Musical at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Cultural District. This 2010 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical takes place in the clubs of the segregated 50s, where a White DJ named Huey Calhoun falls in love with a Black singer. This production is filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising music. The show will run through Jan. 1. For more information, visit www.TrustArts.org.
Sunday 1
Happy New Year!!!
Tuesday 3
Harris Exhibition
The Carnegie Museum of Art presents “Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story” at the museum’s Heinz Galleries, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This is an exhibit about famous photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris and features thousands of his classic and historic photos. There will also be life size projections combined with a newly commissioned jazz soundtrack. The exhibit will run through April 7, 2012. For more information, visit www.cmoa.org.
Holiday show
Fein Art Gallery presents its Fourth Annual Holiday Art Show at 519 E. Ohio St., North Side. There will be a group show featuring some of Pittsburgh’s finest artists. The show will run through Jan. 20. For more information, call 412-321-5816 or visit www.feinartgallery.com
Wednesday 4
Affrilachia
The August Wilson Center for African American Culture presents the “Common Ground: Affrilachia Where I’m From!” exhibition at 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This exhibition features 50 works of art from western Pennsylvania artist who are emerging or established. This is a collaboration between the Center and the Affrilachian Art Project, and will run through March 17, 2012. For more information, call 412-258-2700 or visit www.AugustWilsonCenter.org.
Saturday 14
Motown Legends
concert
The Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy presents a Concert featuring Motown Legends The Platters and The Marvelettes at 7:30 p.m. at Shady Side Academy Senior School Campus, 423 Fox Chapel Rd., Fox Chapel. This is part of the 2011-2012 Hillman Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $25-$35. For more information, call 412-968-3040 or visit www.thehillman.org.
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