Thursday 11
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. It is open to the public. For more information, visit www.andyswinebar.com
Friday 12
Christmas Star
The Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre presents “Christmas Star” at the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre, 937 Liberty Ave., Cultural District. This presentation, written by Ray Werner and directed by Monteze Freeland, tells the story of an Iraq war veteran, his Vietnam-veteran father and bewildered mother gathering for a Christmas Eve celebration. Patriotism, post-traumatic stress disorder and the meaning of family all jostle for attention in this through provoking holiday themed play. The production will run through Dec. 28. For more information, call 412-687-4686 or visit www.pghplaywrights.com.
Saturday 13
Family Dance Party
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater presents the Let’s Move! Winter Family Dance Party from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This kid friendly event will include music by DJ SMI and Ricardo Iamuuri; a global marketplace by the Ujamaa Collective; performances by Sankofa Village Drum and Dance Ensemble along with warm cider, stocking stuffers and more. Reservations are required. For more information, call 412-363-3000 or visit www.kelly-strayhorn.org.
Christmas Jazz Gala
The Children of Promise After School Program presents a Christmas Jazz Gala Supper from 5-8 p.m. at the East End Cooperative Ministry, 6140 Station St., East Liberty. The evening will feature Pastor E. Keith Moncrief & Friends. Reservations are required. For more information, call Elder Sharon Myers at 412-849-0875.
Alto Madness
Kente Arts Alliance presents Alto Madness with The Kenny Garrett Quintet at 8 p.m. at the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, North Side. The Grammy Award-winning saxophonist has had a career that spans more than 30 years. This is the second performance of the two-part concert series. For more information, visit www.kentearts.org.
Sunday 14
Patriotic Holiday Concert
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust Inc. presents a Patriotic Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. The free concert will feature performances from ensemble-in-residence, The Brass Roots, along with the Bethel Park High School Marching Band Drum Line and the Mt. Lebanon High School Brass Ensemble. For more information, call 412-621-4253 or visit www.soldiersandsailorshall.org.
Monday 15
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 and the evening will feature The Tim Stevens/Leonard Johnson Project. For more information, call 412-281-0660 or visit www.savoypgh.com.
Tuesday 16
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. Anton DeFade will be the featured performer. For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.trustarts.org.
Wednesday 17
Hump Day Jazz Jam
Creamy Creations and More presents its Hump Day Jazz Jam from 6-9 p.m. at Creamy Creations and More, 5943 Penn Ave., East Liberty. The event, which will be held Dec. 17 and every Wednesday in January, will feature the musical stylings of jazz great Rodney McCoy and other musical artists. This is a BYOB event with appetizer available for purchase. For more information, call 412-799-3359.
