Thursday 11
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.
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the Pittsburgh Improv Jam at 10 p.m. at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District. This is an evening of spontaneous, comedic scenes inspired by audience suggestions and performed by experienced improvisers. This is a 21 and over aged event. For more information, call 412-456-6666.
Friday 12
Exhibition Opening/Reception
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Fragments, Fractals: Write It, Print It, Sew It” Exhibition of Story Quilts from at the 709 Penn Gallery, 709 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Artist Tina Williams Brewer displays 10 quilts that tell stories of the natural movement of migration. From 5:30-9 p.m. there will be an opening reception featuring an artistic discussion led by Brewer. The exhibit will run through Nov. 16. For more information, visit www.trustarts.org.
Saturday 13
Carmen de Lavallade
Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents “Carmen de Lavallade: As I Remember It” at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This is the kickoff to the fall 2014 season. Legendary dancer, choreographer and actress Carmen de Lavallade will reflect on her history, which spans more than six decades, by blending dance, film and story telling. The show will run Sept. 12-13. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Sunday 14
Afronaut(a) 2.0
The Kelly Strayhorn presents afronaut(a) 2.0: An Exploration of Film-“Bloody Sunday” from 7-10 p.m. at Healcrest Urban Farms, 5200 Hillcrest St., Garfield. Alisha Wormsley’s film focused salon series returns for a night dedicated to horror and the greatness of gore. The evening will feature the horror movie, “Bloody Sunday,” and guest gory makeup artist Jazmin Navarro. For more information, visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Second Sunday Series
Andys Wine Bar presents its Second Sunday Music Series from 7-10 p.m. at Andys Wine Bar, Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. The evening will feature classic pop with Hewlett, Anderson and Waslousky. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Monday 15
Savoy Jazz
Savoy Restaurant presents Savoy Jazz Mondays from 5-9 p.m. at 2623 Penn Ave., Strip District. Every Monday guests can enjoy live jazz in a sophisticated atmosphere. The featured performers will be Tony Campbell’s Jazz Surgery featuring vocalist Fred Pugh. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 16
JazzLive
BNY Mellon, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and others present JazzLive at 5 p.m. at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square, Penn Ave., Cultural District. Every Tuesday guests can celebrate a decade of jazz in the Cultural District and enjoy hot jazz from some of the most talented musicians. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 17
Live Jazz
The Rivers Club presents Wednesday Night Live Jazz from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Rivers Club, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Downtown. Every Wednesday night local artists, many from the Pittsburgh Jazz Society’s Hall of Fame, will perform. There will be a Jimmy G’s jazz buffet and more. This event is free and open to the public. Upscale casual attire, no jeans, is required. For more information, call 412-391-5227.
