Thursday 15
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents its Pittsburgh Improv Jam at 10 p.m. at Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Every Thursday patrons can enjoy a night of spontaneous, comedic scenes inspired by audience suggestions and performed by experienced improvisers. This is a 21 and older event. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Friday 16
Jazz at Andys
Andys Wine Bar at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel presents Jazz at Andys from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at 510 Market St., Downtown. Every Tuesday through Saturday, local musicians will perform live. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Saturday 17
Nationality Rooms Holiday Tour
The University of Pittsburgh presents its 2014 Nationality Rooms Holiday Tour from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Through Jan. 17, Pitt’s 29 Nationality Classrooms will be decked in holiday décor and feature daily tours. Each room will include a detailed explanation of the various holiday traditions celebrated by its room’s ethnic culture. This event is open to the public. For more information, call 412-624-6000 or visit www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu.
Sunday 18
Travlin’
James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy presents Travlin’ from 6-9 p.m. at the James Street Gastropub & Speakeasy, 422 Foreland St., North Side. This diverse band offers a fresh, new interpretation of timeless classics and originals. For more information, call 412-904-3335.
Kevin Hart
Live Nation presents Kevin Hart Live at 7 p.m. at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Kevin Hart is the foremost comedians and entertainers in the industry today. He has starred in movies such as “Think Like A Man,” “Ride Along,” and his newest comedy “The Wedding Ringer”; he can be seen on his hit BET television show, “Real Husbands of Hollywood”; and has kept people laughing with his stand-up specials, “Laugh at My Pain” and “Let Me Explain,” to name a few. There will be a show at 10 p.m. and on Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.trustarts.org.
Monday 19
MLK Celebration
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents the 6th annual East Liberty Celebrates MLK Day! at 12 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This event, which is held to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., includes a day of family-friendly activities and performances that underscore the value and strength youth share as community mobilizers and innovative performers. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Tuesday 20
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 celebrate a decade of jazz in the Cultural District and enjoy hot jazz from some of the most talented musicians. Tom Wendt will be the performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 21
Hump Day Jam Session
Creamy Creations and More presents its Hump Day Jazz Jam Session with Rodney McCoy from 6-9 p.m. at Creamy Creations and More, 5943 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Every Wednesday in January, guests are invited to enjoy live jazz music from Rodney McCoy and other musical artists. Guests are also encouraged to bring their instruments and vocals to join in the session. This is a BYOB event and appetizers are available. For more information, call 412-799-3359.
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