Thursday 26
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 25 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 27
Gallery Crawl
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Department of Education and Community Engagement presents its Gallery Crawl from 5:30-9 p.m. This is a lively arts open house showcasing various artists and activities at various locations throughout the Cultural District. The crawl mixes visual art, dance, music and more. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org.
Funky Turns 40
ToonSeum presents “Funky Turns 40: The Black Character Revolution” at 945 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This is an exhibit celebrating the legacy of the first wave of positive Black animated characters of the 1970s. Some of the featured characters are Fat Albert, the Jackson Five, the Harlem Globetrotters and more. The exhibit will run through March 10. Also after the Gallery Crawl, there will be a ‘70s party, which will include a screening of the classic cartoons, the best and worst dressed ‘70s outfit and classic funk music from DJ Orlando BusCrates Marshall. This is a 21 and over event and tickets are available. For more information, call 412-232-0199 or visit www.funky40.eventbrite.com.
Saturday 28
Class Pictures
Silver Eye Center for Photography presents “Class Pictures: Photographs by Dawoud Bey” from 12-6 p.m. at 1015 E. Carson St., South Side. Bey has been creating striking, large-scale portraits of students at high schools throughout the country and brings 27 of those images depicting youths from a wide economic, social and ethnic spectrum. This is a diverse group portrait of a generation that challenges popular stereotypes. The exhibit will run through March 10. For more information, call 412-431-1810.
Jazz at Andys
Fairmont Pittsburgh presents the Jazz at Andys Music Series from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Andys Wine Bar, 510 Market St., Downtown. Andys offers live jazz and world music performances every Tuesday through Saturday from Pittsburgh’s finest vocalists and musicians. For more information, call 412-773-8884 or visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Monday 29
Savoy Jazz
Savoy Restaurant presents Savoy Jazz from 5-9 p.m. at 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. Every Monday guests can enjoy live jazz in a sophisticated atmosphere. For more information, call 412-281-0600 or visit www.savoypgh.org.
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.
Friday 3
Sweet Jazz
Sweetwater Center for the Arts Center presents the 8th annual Sweet Jazz series from 7-9 p.m. at 200 Broad St., Sewickley. The featured guest is Jessica Lee with her unique fusion of Jazz, Blues and R&B. Tickets are $10-$18. For more information, call 412-741-4405 or visit www.sweetwaterartcenter.org.
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