Thursday 13
Jewelry in the Space Age
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents “Out of This World! Jewelry in the Space Age” at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Wertz Gallery, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. The fine jewelry exhibit brings together scientific fact and pop culture in a showcase of wearable and decorative arts related to outer space, space travel, the space age and the powerful influence these topics have had on human civilization. This exhibit runs through Jan. 4, 2016. For more information, call 412-622-3131 or visit www.carnegiemnh.org.
Friday 14
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. Special guest DJ Malls will be spinning the vinyl as part of the VINYL Happy Hour. There will also be a musical performance by Jessica Zamiska. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Saturday 15
REED DANCE Showcase
REED DANCE and the Kelly Strayhorn Theater present The REED DANCE Intensive Showcase at 2 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This event gives dancers the opportunity to explore a well-rounded professional dance experience in a non-competitive environment. This is a showcase of works from dancers around the region, ages 12-25, who participated in a two-week intensive artistic program under the direction of Greer Reed. For more information, visit www.kelly-strayhorn.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 Kevin Howard. The concerts are free. For more information, call 412-255-2493 or visit www.citiparks.net.
Sunday 16
Fashion Show/ Brunch
Style Week Pittsburgh presents the “Brunch En Blanc” Hat Fashion Show & Brunch from 12-3 p.m. at Fieldwork Contemporary Gallery, 4925 Penn Ave., Garfield. Hat lovers will unite for a fashion show by Gina Mazzotta Millinery, while savoring a delectable lunch. This is just one of the several events taking place throughout Pittsburgh Fashion Week, Aug. 12-16. For more information, call 412-519-0812 or visit www.styleweekpittsburgh.com.
Monday 17
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 by some of the city’s most talented jazz performers. The evening will feature The G3 Quartet featuring George Heid III on the drums. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 18
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 enjoy a free live jazz series that showcases some of the region’s finest jazz musicians. The evening’s musician will be Noel Quintana & the Latin Jazz Crew. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 19
From Slavery to Freedom
The Senator John Heinz History Center and the Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh present the “From Slavery to Freedom” 2015 Film Series from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Homewood Library Auditorium, 7101 Hamilton Ave., Homewood. The series will feature the film, “Against the Odds: The Artists of the Harlem Renaissance.” It examines the outpouring of creativity in the visual arts by African Americans during the 1920s and 1930s, the period known as the Harlem Renaissance. It also presents items from the 1990 exhibition, “Against the Odds,” curated by the Newark Museum. This is a free event that is open to the public. For more information, call Nate Rodda at 412-454-6433 or email nrrodda@heinzhistorycenter.org.
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