Thursday 25
Story Quilts Exhibition
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “Fragments, Fractals: Write It, Print It, Sew It” Exhibition of Story Quilts from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the 709 Penn Gallery, 709 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Artist Tina Williams Brewer displays 10 quilts that tell stories of the natural movement of migration. The exhibit will run through Nov. 16. For more information, visit www.trustarts.org.
Friday 26
Gallery Crawl
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts presents 10th Anniversary Gallery Crawl from 5:30-10 p.m. in the Cultural District, Downtown. For ten years, The Gallery Crawl has been showcasing art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. It’s free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Saturday 27
Mo’Nique Live
The Improv presents Mo’Nique Live At the Pittsburgh Improv at 8 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Improv, 166 E. Bridge St., Homestead. Mo’Nique, the Queen of Comedy, has starred in many comedy stand-up specials, including “The Queens of Comedy;” as Nikki Parker in the television series “The Parkers;” and even in the film “Precious.” She is a powerhouse that continues to captivate the audience. She can be seen Sept. 26-27. This is a 21 and over event. For more information, call 412-462-0594 or visit www.pittsburgh.improv.com.
Sunday 28
Afronaut(a) 2.0
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents afronaut(a) 2.0: 2-Day Media Festival at various locations. afronaut(a) 2.0, which runs Sept. 27-28, closes out the series with two-days of screenings, performances and special events. Events will include the Black Radical Imagination series curated by Amir George; a panel discussion led by Christine D; performances by Pearlann Porter, Autumn Knight and others; and an after party with Tracksploitation. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Monday 29
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’s performers will be The Roger Humphries Trio featuring vocalist Shawnee Lake. The attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 30
JazzLive
BNY Mellon/Jazz presents JazzLive at 5 p.m. at the Backstage Bar/Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Cultural District. Every Tuesday guests can celebrate and enjoy hot jazz from some of the region’s most talented musicians. Dwayne Dolphin will be the featured performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 1
Conversation on Race
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents “Eavesdropping on America’s Conversation on Race with Michele Norris” at 7 p.m. at the Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. Award winning journalist, author, host and correspondent Michele Norris will lead a thought provoking discussion on race in America. This is a complement to the Museum’s exhibit, “RACE: Are We So Different?” Seating is limited. For more information, call 412-622-3131 or visit www.carnegiemnh.org.
