Thursday 16
Thursday Night Icon Series
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents the Thursday Night Icon Series: Johnny Mathis at 7:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Music legend Johnny Mathis will be in the ’Burgh for one-night only to perform favorites such as “Wonderful, Wonderful,” “Chances Are,” “Misty” and more. He celebrates his 59th year in the music industry and Columbia Records’ longest-running artist. Mathis is the second artist to take part in the four-show series. For more information, visit www.pittsburghsymphony.org.
Friday 17
Jazz at Andys
Andys Wine Bar at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel presents Jazz at Andys from 5-7:30 p.m. at 510 Market St., Downtown. Every Friday night in May, DJ Malls will be spinning the vinyl. There will also be a musical performance by Kelly Connor. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Saturday 18
Dance Africa Pittsburgh
The Legacy Arts Project and the Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents Dance Africa Pittsburgh 2015 at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. The two-day event, which runs through July 17-18, will feature performances from the Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble along with youth and adults of the Balafon West African Dance Ensemble and the Legacy Arts Project’s Dance Ensemble. There will also be an African marketplace and Afro-Cuban workshops. Reservations are required. For more information, visit www.legacyartsproject.org.
Riverview Jazz
Citiparks presents the Riverview Jazz Series from 7-8:30 p.m. at Riverview Park, North Side. Each Saturday, guests can beat the summer heat with the cool sounds of some of Pittsburgh’s best jazz musicians. The featured musician will be Thomas Wendt. The concerts are free. For more information, call 412-255-2493 or visit www.citiparks.net.
Sunday 19
Black Arts Festival
Harambee Ujima Arts and Culture Association presents the Black Arts Festival from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Kelly Street, Homewood. The two-day festival, which runs July 18-19, will include performances by OneHood, the Flow Band, CUE and more. There will also be a film festival, dance workshops, a parade, art gallery, children’s village and more. For more information, call 412-244-0465 or email harambee@harambeeujima.org.
Monday 20
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 evening will feature Charlie G. with the Ron Wilson Quartet. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 21
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. The musician will be Roger Humphries. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 22
Jazz Wednesdays
City of Asylum presents “Jazz Wednesdays: Summer on Sampsonia” from 7-9 p.m. at the Alphabet City Tent, 318 Sampsonia Way, North Side. Every Wednesday, through Sept. 16, a series of free jazz concerts will be held featuring icon Roger Humphries and his band, RH Factor. Performances are free, open to the public and BYOB. Reservations are not required, but strongly encouraged. For more information, visit www.cityofasylum.org/events
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