Thursday 23
Book Signing
Nicolette Steele presents a Book Signing for her new book, “Elite Deception-Let The Games Begin!” from 5-8 p.m. at Crystal on Penn, 1211 Penn Ave., Strip District. This is the story of two elite African-Americans and the twists and turns they experience. For more information, email NicoletteSteele3@gmail.com.
RACE Exhibition
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents “RACE: Are We So Different?’ at 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This exhibition looks at the ways science and human-history has intersected to form our understanding and beliefs about race. It explores the history of the idea of race, the changing role of science in that history and so much more. The exhibit will be displayed through Oct. 27. For more information, call 412-622-3131 or visit www.carnegiemnh.org.
Friday 24
Haunted Museum
Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents “Haunted Museum…After Dark” from 6-10 p.m. at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. This event is for adults over 21 and offers them a chance to explore the spooky and strange at the museum with paranormal experts, unusual and creepy specimens and artifacts, and more. There will be beverages and food available. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-622-3131 or visit www.afterdark.carnegiemnh.org.
Girls Night Out
Entertainment Events Inc. presents “Girls Night: The Musical” at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre Center for the Performing Arts, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. This off-Broadway musical follows five friends as they re-live the past, celebrate the present and look to the future on a wild and hilarious karaoke night out. For more information, visit www.entertainmentevents.com.
Saturday 25
Step Afrika!
The Center for Organ Recovery & Education along with the University of Pittsburgh’s Office of Health Sciences Diversity present Step Afrika! At 7:30 p.m. at the University of Pittsburgh’s Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Enjoy the fast-paced dance steps and energetic sounds of Step Afrika! As they perform African step dancing to commemorate the upcoming National Donor Sabbath. Brenda Waters of KDKA-TV will be the mistress of ceremonies. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.core.org
Last performance
The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company presents “The Book of Ezra” at 3 p.m. at 937 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. The one-man play, written and starring poet Leslie Ezra Smith, and directed by Mark Clayton Southers, chronicles Smith’s coming of age and consciousness of growing up as a Black in America. For more information, visit www.pghplaywrights.com/ezra
Sunday 26
Queens of the Blues
New Horizon Theater Inc. presents “Queens of the Blues” at 3 p.m. at Maker Theater, 5950 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. “Queens of the Blues” is written by Sanetta Gipson and Joe Plummer, and directed by Plummer. This production will run through Nov. 2. For more information, call 412-431- 0773 or email newhorizontheater@yahoo.com.
Monday 27
Pitt Jazz Seminar
The University of Pittsburgh Jazz Studies Program presents the 44th Annual Pitt Jazz Seminar and Concert. This weeklong event, which will run through Nov. 1, includes free on-campus seminars by jazz greats, performances and more. Featured jazz artists include Clifton Anderson, Tia Fuller, Esperanza Spalding, the Afro Blue Ensemble and many more. There will be a special concert on Nov. 1 at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. For more information, visit ww.pitt.edu.
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