Thursday 26
City Black History Month Exhibit
Citiparks presents “Pittsburgh Legacy of Leaders: Laying the Groundwork for Our Future Leaders” City of Pittsburgh Black History Month Exhibit from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the City-County Building, 414 Grant St., Downtown. Throughout the month of February, the exhibit will showcase the accomplishments of four outstanding African Americans. They are, James Brown, director of the YMCA Lighthouse Project; Tamasia Johnson, founding director of The Pearl Club; Alichia Parker, president and founder of A PAR Educational LLC; and Ryan Scott, co-director of the Black Male Leadership Development Institute. The exhibit will be shown through Feb. 27. For more information, call 412-255-2391 or visit www.citiparks.net.
Exhibit closing
Concept Art Gallery presents “Vanessa German: The Ordinary Sacred” at the Concept Art Gallery, 1031 S. Braddock Ave., Edgewood. Vanessa German balances poetry and subject matter to create works that explores African American history, the current state of race relations, and the power of art for transformation and healing. There will be a closing reception from 6-8 p.m. that will include a gallery performance, a Q&A session and a poetry booklet signing. For more information, call 412-242-9200 or visit www.conceptgallery.com.
Friday 27
Malpaso Dance Company
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater and The Joyce Theater in NYC present Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This is the company’s U.S. premier and the show will include two original works featuring choreography by Trey McIntyre and artistic director Osnel Delgado. Malpaso will ignite the stage with Cuban contemporary dance. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Saturday 28
James Carter Organ Trio/Trombone Choir
MCG Jazz presents the James Carter Organ Trio and Trombone Choir at 6 p.m. at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan St., Manchester. Hear the sounds of the James Carter Trio featuring Carter, Gerard Gibbs and Alex White, along with the Trombone Choir featuring Andy Martin, Jay Ashby, Jeff Bush and Michael Davis. There will also be a performance at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 412-323-1773 or visit www.mcgjazz.org.
MARCH
Sunday 1
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
The Pittsburgh International Children’s Theater presents “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” at 2 p.m. at Seneca Valley High School. 128 Seneca School Rd., Harmony, Pa. This is the story of Lilly the mouse whose life gets turned upside down after her favorite teacher takes her purple purse that plays music and she learns she has to share the spotlight with her new baby brother. Find out if Lilly gets her purse back and if she can learn to live with her brother. This performance is for ages 4-9. For more information,
Monday 2
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. The evening’s musicians will be The Roger Humphries Trio featuring guitarist Mark Lucas. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
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