Saturday 29
Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents the 7th Annual Suite Life: A Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash at 8 p.m. at Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This is a celebration of the 99th birthday of jazz legend, composer and KST namesake Billy Strayhorn. The evening will include a VIP cocktail reception and tribute concert with jazz drummer Roger Humphries, vocalist Spanky Wilson and the youth brass quintet C Street Brass. There will also be the presentation of the Strayhorn Legacy Award to a deserving youth jazz player. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org
All Black Cabaret
Cecee presents the All Black Everything Old School Cabaret from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum, 7310 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The evening will feature Ginuwine and DJ Spinderella from Salt-N-Pepa, along with Pittsburgh’s own DJ Nick Nice. This is a grown and sexy, BYOB event. For more information, visit www.grooveproductionsinc.com.
Sunday 30
Festival of Voices
Family Hospice and Palliative Care presents its “Festival of Voices” Concert at 6 p.m. at Wesley Center AMEZ Church, 2701 Centre Ave., Hill District. Special guest mistress of ceremonies and gospel recording artist Bishop Yvette Flaunder of California will host the evening. There will also be performances from Rev. Deryck Tines and the Lemington Chorale, the Afro American Institute, the Victory Community Outreach Choir and more. The event will support the ongoing work of local charities including Family Hospice. For more information, call Rev. Deryck Tines at 412-983-8895.
Monday 1
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 attire is business casual. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 2
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 a decade of jazz in the Cultural District and enjoy hot jazz from some of the most talented musicians. Kevin Howard will be the featured performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 3
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.
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