Free jazz The fourth annual jazz in the Parklet concert series continues the Eugene Ellington Organ Trio performing across the street from Standard Bank. The music plays 6:30-8:30 p.m. For additional details, call 412-242-4399.
Kenny Blake jazz jam Sax man Kenny Blake continues his Wednesday night jam session at Gullifty’s, 1922 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill. The joint starts jumping at 9 p.m., no cover. 412-521-8222.
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Art for August A project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this exhibition is inspired by August Wilson’s 10-play Pittsburgh Cycle and is on view through Aug. 31 at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture’s Gallery 209/9 at 209 Ninth St., Downtown. 412-258-2700.
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Carryin’ On A three-part exhibition of work, “Carryin’ On” examines gender identity and exploration during the era of family values. Charles “Teenie” Harris shots during the 1930s and ’40s are highlighted. The photographer’s vision of the Black queer experience in Pittsburgh’s Hill District during this period and similar themes are also observed with African photographer Samuel Fosso, and Andy Warhol’s 1975 series, Ladies and Gentleman. Continues through Sept. 2. The Andy Warhol Museum is located at 177 Sandusky St. down the block from PNC Park. Call 412-237-8300.
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Jazz at CJ’s Enjoy jazz under the stars with national recording artist Sean Jones at CJ’s on the Strip, 2901-2911 Penn Ave., beginning at 9 p.m. Call 412-642-2377.
Full night, free entertainment “Stars at Riverview” presents the Brother Joe Baione Quartet to perform Jazz at Riverview Park on Saturdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Finish the evening with a family-friendly movie at dusk. Call 412-255-8975.
sunday 19
Evolution of jazz Part 2: The Breakthrough continues S.O.L and Unity Music Inc.’s presentations of an upscale night of explosive and evolutionary jazz with some of Pittsburgh’s exclusive and legendary jazz musicians and singers—both young and old—all on stage! Both 4 and 8 p.m. shows take place at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., in East Liberty. For more information or to buy tickets, call 412.394.3353 or visit www.ProArtsTickets.org.
Jazz in Highland Park CITIPARK’s “Reservoir of Jazz” series continues when the Opek Big Band performs at 5 p.m. at the Highland Park Reservoir. This concert is free and open to the public.
Sunday Night Jazz This week features the Benny Benack Group to continue the Jazz Society’s free Sunday Night Jazz Concert series at the Rhythm House Cafe. WDUQ-FM’s Tony Mowod is the emcee from 7-10 p.m., no cover/no minimum purchase. The Pittsburgh Jazz Society hosts the weekly happening at the Rhythm House Cafe, Bridgeville. Call 412-343-9555.
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Beaded blessings The Manchester Craftsman Guild presents Beaded Prayers Project, a worldwide community art project on view through Sept. 2 at 1815 Metropolitan St., North Side. 412-322-1773.
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JazzLive The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents weekly free jazz series each Tuesday. This week features Lily Abreu on the Katz Plaza from 5-8 p.m. “JazzLive” continues from 8-11 p.m. with Gerald Haymon in the Backstage Bar at Theater Square with Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. Co-sponsored by your friends at the New Pittsburgh Courier. For details, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org
