Thursday 5
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 6
FashionAfricana
The FashionAfricana Foundation presents the 14th Annual FashionAfricana at 8 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Hall of Sculpture, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the No Limit Foundation and the FashionAfricana Foundation. For more information, visit www.fashionafricana.com
Mint Condition Live
CeCee presents the First Friday Grown and Sexy Cabaret at 10 p.m. at the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The evening will feature R&B sensation Mint Condition; they will perform hits such as “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)” as well as music from their latest album “Music @ The Speed of Life.” There will also be performances from Pittsburgh’s own Artistree and music by DJ Nick Nice. This is a BYOB event. For more information, visit www.grooveproductionsinc.com.
Saturday 7
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. The evening’s artist will be Maria Beycoates-Bey. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Sunday 8
Second Sunday
Andys Wine Bar will host its Second Sunday Session from 7-10 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Fairmont Hotel, 510 Market St., Downtown. The evening will feature an “Open Mic” session where guests can sing and play songs with the Andys Jazz Trio. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Monday 9
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 Spanky Wilson. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 10
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. Mark Lucas will be the featured musician. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 11
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.
Thursday 12
Wine in the Wilderness
Demaskus Theater Collective and the Community Engagement Department of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust present “Wine in the Wilderness” at 7 p.m. at the Trust Arts Education Center, Pierce Studio, The James E. Rohr Building at 805-807 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. “Wine in the Wilderness,” written by Alice Childress, is part of the SHE SAID 2015 production and takes place during the Harlem race riots in 1964. It explores the perceptions of the Black community from within the community. For more information, visit www.demaskus.com.
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