Thursday 9
Are You Still There?
Attack Theatre presents “Are You Still There?” at 8 p.m. at The Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The show features original choreography by Peter Kope and Michele de la Reza, and is performed by five dancers. Original and recorded music by Ian Green, Hutch and saxophonist Derek Bendel will accompany the dancers. There will be performances through Oct. 10. For more information, call 1-888-71-TICKETS or visit www.attacktheatre.com.
Friday 10
Identity
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents “Identity” at 8 p.m. at the Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Ave., East Liberty. In “Identity,” Hind Benali, a Moroccan-based choreographer and dancer, explores her past and African roots while addressing Moroccan culture, history and gender politics. It pushes the boundaries between Morocco’s traditional and contemporary culture and creates an ultimate space to examine her identity. Other collaborating artists include Soufiane Karim, Yacine Fadhil and Mohcine Imrham. Following the performance there will be a discussion. This is the second presentation in the KSTmove series. For more information, call 412-363-3000.
Saturday 11
The Book of Ezra
The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company presents “The Book of Ezra” at 3 p.m. at 937 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The one-man play, written and starring poet Leslie Ezra Smith, and directed by Mark Clayton Southers, chronicles Smith’s coming of age and consciousness of growing up as a Black in America. The play runs through Oct. 25. For more information, visit www.pghplaywrights.com/ezra
Bob Mintzer
MCG Jazz presents Bob Mintzer R&B Big Band at 8 p.m. at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Manchester. The evening will feature music of Sly Stone, the Isley Brothers, Sam and Dave, and James Brown. For more information, call 412-322-1773.
Sunday 12
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 blues group Billy Price and the Lost Minds. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Monday 13
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 attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 14
JazzLive
BNY Mellon/Jazz presents JazzLive at 5 p.m. at the Backstage Bar/Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 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. Eric Johnson will be the featured performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 15
RACE Exhibition
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents “RACE: Are We So Different?’ at 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This exhibition looks at the ways science and human-history has intersected to form our understanding and beliefs about race. It explores the history of the idea of race, the changing role of science in that history and so much more. The exhibit will be displayed through Oct. 27. For more information, visit www.carnegiemnh.org.
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. The featured performer will be Jessica Lee. This event is free and open to the public. Upscale casual attire, no jeans, is required. For more information, call 412-391-5227.
