Jazz Jam
CJ’s Restaurant & Lounge presents “The Roger Humphries & RH Factor Jazz Jam Session” at 8 p.m. at 2901-2911 Penn Ave., Strip District. There will be live jazz and fun every Thursday night. Must be 30 years or older and there is a dress code that will be enforced. No tennis shoes, sweats, or athletic gear. For more information, call 412-642-2377.
Jazz+Hip Hop
MCG Jazz presents Jazz+Hip Hop at 6 p.m. at James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, 422 Foreland St., North Side. The evening filled with Jazz and hip-hop will feature musicians MaVe Sami, Mark Jackovic, William Macirowski and Julian Powell. Hip-hop artists will perform to live jazz accompaniment, and musicians, poets and hip-hop artists will come together to share a brief history of how the links of Jazz and hip-hop are tightly woven. For more information, call 412-323-4000.
Friday 15
Jazz at Andys
Andys Wine Bar at the Fairmont Pittsburgh Hotel presents Jazz at Andys at 510 Market St., Downtown. Every Tuesday through Saturday, local musicians will perform live. This evening’s artist will be vocalist Tania Grubbs. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com.
Saturday 16
Loni Love
The Pittsburgh Improv presents Loni Love Live at 7 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Improv, 166 E. Bridge St., Homestead. Comedian Loni Love has appeared in numerous comedy specials on channels like VH1, Comedy Central, FOX and talk shows such as “Ellen” and “Chelsea Lately.” Shows will run through Aug. 15-17. For more information, call 412-462-5233 or visit www.pittsburgh.improv.com.
Nine on Nine
Nine on Nine Restaurant presents its Saturday Night Music Series from 8:30-11 p.m. at 900 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Each Saturday Nine on Nine will showcase music from some of the area’s most talented musicians. This evening’s performers are vocalist Charlie G. Sanders and guitarist Ron Wilson. For more information, visit www.nineonninepgh.com.
Sunday 17
R&B Mental Health Fundraiser
The 10.08 Club presents “R&B Will Set You Free-Lose the Stigma” at 4 p.m. at Jergel’s Rhythm Grill, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. The concert will feature many of Pittsburgh’s finest R&B musicians including Kenny Blake, Sputzy, Shari Richards, Ublai Bey and more. It will educate and inform the community about the various organizations that provide advocacy and services for people facing mental illness. All proceeds will benefit Mental Health America Allegheny County. For more information, visit www.the1008club.com.
Reservoir of Jazz
Citiparks, BNY Mellon, ARAD and the Highland Park Community Council present its “Reservoir of Jazz” Concert Series from 5-7 p.m. at the Highland Park Fountain, Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh. Every Sunday in August, jazz performances by some of the city’s finest musicians will take place. The featured musician will be Dr. Alton Merrell & Impact: A Gospel Jazz Experience. For more information, visit www.citiparks.net.
Monday 18
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 with the Roger Humphries Trio and a special guest. This week’s guest will be Elevations. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 19
JazzLive
BNY Mellon, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and others present JazzLive at 5 p.m. at the Agnes Katz Plaza at Theater Square, 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 featured artist will be Mark Lucas. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 20
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.