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 21
Hot Pink Pittsburgh
Adagio Health presents Hot Pink Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This is an evening of music and dance for a great cause. Adagio Health provides a full spectrum of high quality women’s services. The masters of ceremonies will be Andrew Stockey and Sally Wiggin, of WTAE-TV. Entertainers for the fundraiser will be the August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble, The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir and Dane Vannetter and Quartet. There will also be a reception at 6:30 p.m. featuring Jessica Lee and Max Leake, along with a live auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Adagio Health. For more information, call 412-253-8165 or visit www.adagiohealth.org.
Saturday 22
Jazz Royalty Series
Kente Arts Alliance presents its Jazz Royalty Series featuring the Roy Haynes Fountain of Youth Band at 8 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East, North Side. The NEA Jazz Master Haynes is a legendary, innovative jazz artist who will kick off the series. He has been wowing audiences for 60 years. For more information, call 412-322-0292 or visit www.kentearts.org.
#Ignite2012
The League of Young Voters Education Fund presents the national #Ignite2012 Tour from 2-6 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. The tour brings activism and hip-hop to the center stage. With the presidential election around the corner, the tour will address critical issues affecting youth between the ages of 18-35 and provide a platform for local and national leaders to discuss what it will take for Pittsburgh to move forward and strategies to engage urban youth in the democratic process. There will be a panel discussion featuring BET’S 106 & Park’s Rocsi Diaz, MSNBC commentator James Patterson, Jasiri X, Paradise Gray and many more. There will also be a concert at 10 p.m. at the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty. Registration is requested and space is limited. For more information, text 69866 or visit www.youngvoter.org.
Sunday 23
Sunday Night Concert
The Pittsburgh Jazz Society presents its Sunday Night Concerts from 6-9 p.m. at the James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, 422 Foreland St, North Side. The featured entertainment will be the Betty Douglas Quartet and Tony Mowod will be the host. For more information, call 412-343-9555 or visit www.pittsburghjazz.org.
Monday 24
Interval
AVA Lounge presents Interval: Live Jazz & Jam Session with The Interval Trio & DJ Malls from 8:30 a.m.-2 a.m. at 126 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. Every Monday DJ J. Malls will be spinning jazz vinyls, followed by an open jam session. Must be 21 years or older. There is no cover. For more information, visit www.shadowlounge.net.
Tuesday 25
JazzLive
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents JazzLive at 5 p.m. at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Every Tuesday guests can enjoy hot jazz from some of the most talented jazz musicians, cool drinks and great people. This week’s entertainer will be Kevin Howard. There will also be a performance by Kenia at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.trustarts.org.
Saturday 29
Stanley Clarke Trio
MCG Jazz and BNY Mellon presents the Stanley Clarke Trio at 7 p.m. at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Manchester. Recording artist, performer, composer and more, Clarke is one of the most celebrated jazz bass players in the world. There will also be a 9 p.m. performance. For more information, call 412-323-4000.
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