Thursday 17
Dignity: Renditions and Inspiration
The Kaufmann Center presents “Dignity: Renditions and Inspirations” at the Hill House Association Kaufmann Gallery, 1825 Centre Ave., Hill District. The exhibit by artists Tina Williams Brewer and Bill Double features photos by Double and Brewer. The exhibit can be viewed based upon appointments. For more information, call 412-281-1026 or visit www.hillhouse.com.
Friday 18
TITLE TOWN “Dance & Show”
TITLE TOWN presents the TITLE TOWN “Dance & Show” from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at Thunderbird Café, 4023 Butler St., Lawrenceville. The featured performer will be musician Spanky Wilson & The All Stars. He has assembled an A-list group of Pittsburgh-based musicians, which are keyboardist Max Leake, bassist Paul Thompson, drummer Thomas Wendt and saxophonist Lou Stellute. Also, DJs J. Malls and Gordy G will be spinning soul & funk records throughout the night. This is a 21 and over event. For more information, call 412-682-0177.
Saturday 19
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Live
Kente Arts Alliance presents the Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio Live at 8 p.m. at The New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. Dr. Lonnie Smith is an unparalleled musician, composer, performer and recording artist. As an authentic master and guru of the Hammond B-3 organ for five decades and has been featured on more than 70 albums. For more information, call 412-322-0292 and visit www.kentearts.org.
Sunday 20
Soul Sessions
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the Soul Sessions Series at 8 p.m. at the August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The series will begin with internationally renowned, award winning vocalist Gregory Porter. He is a winner of the BBC’s International Artist of the Year Award. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Monday 21
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 featured performer will be Charlie G. with the Harry Cardilli Trio. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 22
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. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 23
Isabel Wilkerson
The Neighborhood Academy presents author Isabel Wilkerson at 5:30 p.m. at The Neighborhood Academy. 709 N. Aiken Ave., Garfield. Pulitzer Prize winning author Isabel Wilkerson will be on hand to discuss her New York Times Best Selling book, “The Warmth of Other Suns.” For more information, call Rachael Dittmar at 412-362-2001 ext. 134.
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