Thursday 4
Night of Lights
The Duquesne University Student Government Association presents its annual Nights of Lights event “A Christmas Carol” at 4:30 p.m. at Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave., Uptown. There will be Christmas carols, carriage rides, Santa’s workshop with craft booths, an official lighting of the campus and more. There will also be several holiday performances throughout the evening. Donations from the event will benefit the organization Autism Speaks. For more information, visit www.duq.edu.
Friday 5
O Holy Night
Key 88 Productions and J’Aira Pryor present its “O Holy Night” Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Classically trained pianist, singer and songwriter J’Aira Pryor will display her diversity and passion for the fine arts and spirit of Christmas. The evening will also include hosts Brian Cook and comedienne Deidre Lesesne along with performances from Melissa Curry, Praise Worship & Deliverance, Spirit Mime Ministry of St. Paul Baptist Church in Oakmont, and more. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the East End Cooperative Ministry Food Pantry. For more information call Pryor at 412-371-3412.
Saturday 6
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 performer will be Spanky Wilson. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com
Sunday 7
First Sundays
Tori Walker, Eric Blackwell and Grubz Restaurant present the First Sundays Gospel Jazz Jam Session & Brunch from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Cabaret Hall, 7928 Frankstown Ave., Homewood. The first Sunday of every month, attendees will enjoy gospel, jazz, spoken word, anything that plants a positive seed. For more information, call 412-952-9491 or 412-247-2932.
Monday 8
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. The evening will feature the Roger Humphries Trio with vocalist Etta Cox. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 9
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. Stacie Abbott will be the featured performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 10
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.
