Thursday 29
Good People
Pittsburgh Public Theater presents “Good People” at 8 p.m. at the O’Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave., Cultural District. This play, which is part of the MADE IN AMERICA season, is a 2011 Tony-nominated production by David Lindsay-Abaire. The play is set in Boston and is about a single mother who has lost her job, while rent is due. She attends the party of an ex-boyfriend and his wife, looking for help with finding a job. This a hilarious yet heart wrenching play about what contemporary Americans will do to survive. The show will run through Dec. 9. For more information, call 412-316-1600 or visit www.ppt.org.
Friday 30
African Film Festival
SembÉne: The Film & Art Festival presents its African Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. at Ava Lounge, 126 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. The festival will include a diverse selection of stunning, award-winning controversial films from a variety of genres. The featured film will be Ousmane Sembène’s Moodlaad. This will be the close of the festival. Seating is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ sembenefilmfestival.
Saturday 1
Saturday Jazz Jam
CJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents the Saturday Jazz Jam Session from 5:30-8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. Patrons will enjoy an evening of good jazz music. This is a 30 and older event and athletic gear is prohibited. For more information, call 412-642-2377.
Live Nativity
Eastminster Presbyterian Church presents a Light-Up Night and Live Nativity from 6-9 p.m. at 250 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty. This Christmas season celebration will feature The Pittsburgh Gospel Choir, El Coro Latinamericano, 1NE and the Eastminster Praise Team under the direction of Nikki Porter and Ken McGeary. The evening will also include a nativity with live camels, sheep and donkeys; carriage rides and more. This is a free family-friendly event. For more information, call 412-361-7788 or visit www.eastminsterchurch.net.
Sunday 2
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 Jimmy Ponder and Tony Mowod will be the host. For more information, call 412-343-9555 or visit www.pittsburghjazz.org.
Monday 3
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 with the Roger Humphries Trio and a special guest each week. This week’s guests will be legendary jazz guitarist Jimmy Ponder. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 4
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. Roger Humphries and Tim Stevens will be this week’s performers. For more information, visit www.trustarts.org.
Saturday 8
FashionAFRICANA
FashionAFRICANA presents GLAMZONIA by Mario Epanya at 6:30 p.m. at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. GLAMZONIA is a photography exhibit paying tribute to African beauty and hairstyles by photographer Mario Epanya. He celebrates African ancestry and customs by highlighting his interpretation of the aesthetics and shapes used by African ancestors for ceremonial and special occasion dress. There will be a FashionAFRICANA show and special musical performance, followed by a dance party. For more information, visit www.FashionAfricana.com.
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