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FEATURED ARTIST
Midnight Expresso Series
Sat July 19th
@ Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

SAUCE Friday nights...
@ Ray's Marlin Bar
& Beach Grill
MONDAY Talk-Talk
@ Lava Lounge

Rock Against Racism Fest
Sat Aug 23rd
along the Penn Ave Arts
Corridor

 

July 16th, 2003 Update Summer Happenings in the City of Bridges! That's what our all-volunteer crew is dedicated to - spreading the word about underground happenings. Our event picks of the week are listed below. For comprehensive event listings & happenings, dig through the Culture sections of this website. In addition, Bridgespotters , Ground Zero , emayhem, splashmax, The Penn Avenue Arts Initiative, Pitt Arts and MAP maintain regular email lists of events in the Steel City.  Our collective works hard to bring you updated local cultural information. Your feedback is most important to us as we undertake a massive update of our website. Please feel free to drop us a line anytime - element5ive@yahoo.com  

 

 

Some community messages:

 

·       [July 15th  2003] -  THE WARHOL:  Andy Warhol's 75th Birthday

·       [July 15th  2003] -  DANCE ALLOY - Updates

·       [July 15th  2003] -  ART OF NEWS - Premiere

·       [July 14th  2003] -  BRIDGESPOTTERS - PGH event e-list

·       [July 14th  2003] -  7TH MOVEMENT / SHADOW LOUNGE - Updates

·       [July 12th  2003] -  PROJECT 1877 - Clean Up Days

·       [July 11th  2003] -  EDITORIAL - Civil Rights The Sequel

·       [July 10th  2003] -  PAAI - Artist Studio/Living Rental Spaces

·       [July 10th  2003] -  CLEAN BRADDOCK INITIATIVE

·       [July 10th  2003] -  INNERVENUS - Maryland Band needs help for tour

·       [July 10th  2003] -  MATTRESS FACTORY - Updates + Happening

·       [July 9th  2003] -  GROUND ZERO - Happenings List pt.2

·       [July 9th  2003] -  GROUND ZERO - Happenings List pt.1

·       [July 9th  2003] -  PENN AVENUE ARTS INITIATIVE - PAAI e-list

·       [July 9th  2003] -  SALVO - Call for salvage artists

·       [July 6th  2003] -  EMAYHEM - Weekly Listings

·       [July 5th  2003] -  PROJECT 1877 - Calendar of Events

·       [July 4th  2003] -  INNERVENUS - news + updates

·       [July 4th  2003] -  PROJECT 1877 - Clean Up

·       [July 2nd  2003] - PITT ARTS - e-list

·       [July 1st  2003] - UNION PROJECT - Volunteer Request

·       [July 1st  2003] - CMU NEW PLAY FESTIVAL - Announcement

·       [Jun 28th  2003] - RADIO FREE PITTSBURGH - XM Satellite Music Festival

·       [Jun 26th  2003] - PGH ELECTRONIC - Website back on

·       [Jun 26th  2003] - CURB MAGAZINE - Voices from the Street

·       [Jun 26th  2003] - PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS - New Workshop Registration

·       [Jun 25th  2003] - PITT ARTS - event list

·       [Jun 25th  2003] - GZ - Happenings list

·       [Jun 25th  2003] - BEAM - Updates

·       [Jun 25th  2003] - KHAFIF - Class changes + updates

·       [Jun 24th  2003] -  THE UNION PROJECT - Workshop on Stained Glass Repair

·       [Jun 23rd  2003] - PITTSBURGH PUBLIC THEATER - Volunteer Request

·       [Jun 23rd  2003] - PGH MUSIC WORKS - Workshop on live music recording

 

·       PAST COMMUNITY MESSAGES

 

 

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element 5 picks of the week
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Thurs July 16th  Wed July 23rd, 2003]:

 

 

 

 

Wed July 16th 

 

Wed Jun 16th - Capacity Building Forum #4:  Parental and Political Engagement II. *Presentations/Workshops. This will be part two of a two-part series addressing the critical role parents and voters play in supporting public education. Presentations by Nance Hornsby of the Pittsburgh Public School's Parent Education Resource Center and members of the Pittsburgh School Board. *Spoken Word and music by DJ SMI. *Refreshments and Childcare provided. 6:30pm-8:30pm @ Hill House. 1835 Centre Avenue [Hill District]. www.hillhouse.org

 

Wed Jun 16th - Live Jazz.  Good Food. Libations. 8pm. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com

 

Wed Jun 16th - Open Jam Session hosted by Gene Stovall. 9pm-1am @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty].  412-363-8277.

 

Wed Jun 16th - Spoken Word Wednesdays - All open mic. Musicians Jamming. Think the movie Love Jones.  @ The New Crawford Grill .  2141 Wylie Avenue [Hill District]. 412-471-1565

 

Wed Jun 16th - "Salsa". Salsa Lessons & DJs spinning salsa music @ Club Havana. 5744 Ellsworth Ave [Shadyside]. 10pm. 412-661-2025.visit the Pittsburgh Salsa Web

 

Wed Jun 16th - Nostalgia. Every Wednesday, DJs SMI and Nate Da Phat Barber spin the most Classic Hip hop, R&B, and Reggae with a new school vibe. 21+. $8.  10pm-2am. @ Kayla's Place. 4923 Penn Ave [Garfield]. Info:  www.soulgardenlive.com

 

 

 

Thurs July 17th 

 

Thurs July 17th - Live Poetry:   Autumn House Visiting Poets Series welcomes poet Tim Seibles to two local venues: Thursday Tim Seibles is the author of five collections of poetry: Hammerlock, Body Moves, Hurdy-Gurdy, Kerosene and Ten Miles an Hour. He is a former NEA fellow and received the Open Voice Award from the 63rd Street Y in New York City. Most recently, he was a finalist for the Library of Virginia Book Award for Poetry. Seibles has led workshops for Cave Canem—a retreat for African American Writers—and for the Hurston-Wright Foundation. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia where he teaches in Old Dominion University’s English Department and MFA programs. 6:30 PM @ the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. 1047 Shady Ave. [Shadyside]. www.pittsburgharts.org

 

Thurs July 17th - Live Poetry:  Bohemian Thursdays - Multilingual Open Poetry Readings. Every Thursday with live poetry in English and other languages. Hosted by Ceci W. 6:30pm-10:00pm @ Tango Cafe. 5806 Forward Ave [Squirrel Hill]. Info: 412-421-1390 or sesilea@libcom.com

 

Thurs July 17th - New Economy Night at Pittsburgh Public Theater Enjoy a free pre-show happy hour, network with young professionals and stay to see Pittsburgh Public Theater's Young Company in The Servant of Two Masters, a madcap adventure that pits the loyal servant, Truffaldino, against masters, mistresses, lovers, lawyers and 27 plates of meatballs! This New Economy Night is sponsored by FreeMarkets ( www.freemarkets.com ). 6-7:30 PM; performance at 8 PM @ O'Reilly Theater. 621 Penn Avenue, [Downtown]. Happy hour is located in the rehearsal hall on the 3rd floor. Info: www.ppt.org/special.htm  or ccraig@ppt.org

 

Thurs July 17th - Come and experience the Bull Seal! order of chaos. We will perform our miasma of nonsense as well as give the audience an oppertunity to use the microphone to their own purposes as we back them up with our weird oozing improv. A 3 hour show ! 8pm @ The Rex Theater. 1602 East Carson Street [South Side]. www.rextheatre.com

 

Thurs July 17th - The New Yinzer presents... Pros Only. A series featuring local writers reading fiction and nonfiction prose. This month's reading features New Yinzer editor David Madden and Matt Stroud. Free cookies and beer. 8pm.  @ Modern Formations Gallery. 4919 Penn Ave [Friendship/Garfield]. www.modernformations.com and www.newyinzer.com
 

Thurs July 17th - Live Music: Atoosa (Acoustic and Jazzy Drum 'n' Bass). w/ Gene Stovall and Deep Field south. $7. 9pm.  @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277 or www.7thmovement.net 

 

Thurs July 17th - Weekly Deep House night and other groovy soulful music courtesy of resident DJ DC Space and your host Jason C. Weekly guest DJs representing the best in soulful dance music with a touch of class and a down to earth vibe. $2 Yuengling / $3 well drink special. FREE! 10pm-2am. @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside].   email:  jasonc_clubhavana@hotmail.com

 

 

 

Fri July 18th

 

Fri July 18th -  Spirit of a Community: Photographs of Charles "Teenie" Harris. Preview Reception for African American Cultural Center Exhibitions. Presented by the African American Cultural Center of Greater Pittsburgh, this exhibition organized by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art presents 83 images that celebrate the vibrancy of Pittsburgh's African American communities between the 1930s through the 1970s. 5:30 - 7:30 pm. @ 937 Liberty Avenue [Downtown]
 

Fri July 18th -  Monsterburgh USA! A Horror Film and Classic Television Convention. Featuring an assortment of classic underground horror and monster terror films. An action packed 3 day affair. $15 per day | $30 for the weekend. @ The Airport Hyatt Regency. For more info, visit www.monsterburghusa.com

 

Fri July 18th -  Good Fridays: Indoor Drive-In Movies:  7 p.m.  Pot, Parents and Police (USA, 1972) 85 min., directed and written by Phillip Pine, starring Johnny Legend, Robert Mantell and others. A “shockumentary” about a boy who stumbles down the path to ruin with the help of a marijuana cigarette. 8:30 p.m. Simon, King of the Witches (USA, 1971) 91 min., directed by Bruce Kessler, starring Andrew Prine, Brenda Scott, Ultra Violet and others. A psychedelic film about a modern warlock living in a Los Angeles storm sewer with his diabolical magic mirror. $5 | 6pm. @ The Andy Warhol Museum. 117 Sandusky Street [Nortthside]. 412.237.8300 or www.warhol.org

 

Fri July 18th -  ELECTRONIC LISTENING MUSIC IN THE GARDEN. Electronic music performances with Colongib from Kracfive Records plus a special guest. $5. 8pm. @ Mattress Factory. 500 Sampsonia Way [North Side]. www.mattress.org

 

Fri July 18th -  The Art of News PRIMIERE!!!! World Premiere of episode #4 (the January Episode). FREE! 8-11pm.  @ Garfield Artworks. 4931 Penn Ave [Garfield].   412-361-2262 or mancusoart@cs.com  or www.garfieldartworks.com or theartofnews@hotmail.com 

 

Fri July 18th -  Ha Ha Comedy night. Weekly late night comedy cabaret w/ open mic that's taking the city up in  a storm of laughter. @ Club Cafe. 56-58 S. 12th St (corner of East Carson) [Southside]. www.clubcafelive.com

 

Fri July 18th -  SAUCE!  Check out one of the funkiest, hip shaking nights to hit the city in a while.  Soulful. Funky. Warm vibes all around. w/ element 5 favorite DJ Ed Umm.  Hosted by Christina & Kelly from Milk Records. FREE! Good Food + Drinks! @ Ray's Marlin Beach Grill & Lounge.  5121 Butler Street [Lawrenceville].  Info:  www.milkrecords.net/sauce


Fri July 18th -  OUVE, live funky-jazz-rock. Opening the show will be a smokin' quartet of recent high school grads called Alphabet Stink (they opened for Opek at their last show) Check it out! $5. 8pm @ The Quiet Storm.
5430 Penn Ave [Garfield].  www.quietstormcoffee.com  | 412-661-9355

 

Fri July 18th -  Hip Hop Cafe Series. Live poetry, spoken word, music and beatz. 9pm-1am | $5 @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277. www.7thmovement.net
 

Fri July 18th -  Funk, Soul & Rare grooves.  Spun by E-Dan from local favs Strict Flow FREE! 10pm-2am. @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside].  

 

Fri July 18th -  Hip Hop - with your residents Hank D & Big John Stud. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com

 

Fri July 18th -  Reggae, Dub, and DancehallFeat. The Reggae Bus Crew. DJs spinning the Deepest Dub and the Roots Reggae. Chill atmosphere. Every Friday @ Pub. I.G. 328 Atwood St [Below India Garden in Oakland].  412-682-1900

 

 

 

 

Sat July 19th

 

Sat July 19th -  Artist Talk: Photographers of the Black Photographers Group discuss their work. Presented by the African American Cultural Center of Greater Pittsburgh, this exhibition organized by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art presents 83 images that celebrate the vibrancy of Pittsburgh's African American communities between the 1930s through the 1970s. With a performance by the Kuntu Repertory Theater. 12:30-3:30 pm. @ 937 Liberty Avenue [Downtown]

 

Sat July 19th -  Autumn House Visiting Poets Series welcomes poet Tim Seibles. Tim Seibles is the author of five collections of poetry: Hammerlock, Body Moves, Hurdy-Gurdy, Kerosene and Ten Miles an Hour. He is a former NEA fellow and received the Open Voice Award from the 63rd Street Y in New York City. Most recently, he was a finalist for the Library of Virginia Book Award for Poetry. Seibles has led workshops for Cave Canem—a retreat for African American Writers—and for the Hurston-Wright Foundation. He lives in Norfolk, Virginia where he teaches in Old Dominion University’s English Department and MFA programs. 6:00 PM @ the Silver Eye Center for Photography. 1015 E. Carson St. [South Side]. www.silvereye.org


Sat July 19th -
 The BridgeSpotters Collective present... The Midnight Espresso Series “…a synergy of the arts and nightlife…”. Vibe: Hip Hop Hazelnut. Feature: Open Mic. DJ: Nate da Phat Barber The buzz is growing, Bridge City - MES on the Patio! This is going to be a wonderful vibe. Hip Hop Hazelnut is back in it's original form - for the ladies and to keep the fellas recognizing the lady mc's contribution to soul, r&b, hip hop, and beyond. This will be a sho nuff classic! See you on the patio... 8:09pm to 12:09am $4 before 10pm | $8 after ladies in free of charge until 10:04am @ Pittsburgh Center for the Arts | Patio 6300 Fifth Ave at the corner of Shady [Shadyside]. www.bridgespotters.com

 

Sat July 19th -  Monsterburgh USA! A Horror Film and Classic Television Convention. Featuring an assortment of classic underground horror and monster terror films. An action packed 3 day affair. $15 per day | $30 for the weekend. @ The Airport Hyatt Regency. For more info, visit www.monsterburghusa.com

 

Sat July 19th -  Live Music: 3 up and coming artists:  Shelby Star (acoustic folk trip hop roots), the Silent Groove (hip-hop jazz-funk), and Missing Pilots (ethereal indie rock a la radiohead). @ Quiet Storm Coffeehouse. 5430 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh. 412.661.9355. www.quietstormcoffee.com  

 

Sat July 19th -  FILM: To Kill a Mockingbird. Recently recognized by the American Film Institute as the number one movie hero of all time, the late Gregory Peck earned a well-deserved Oscar as Atticus Finch. He plays a principled lawyer in a small Southern town who defends a black man accused of rape. (Directed by Robert Mulligan; USA; 1962; 129 min). @ Regent Square Theater. 1035 South Braddock Avenue [Edgewood]. www.pghfilmmakers.org

 

Sat July 19th -  Live Music: HutchSimon Project w/ Gene Stovall & Davu. Live poetry, soul-jazz. $7. 9pm @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412-363-8277. www.7thmovement.net

 

Sat July 19th -   Pittsburgh Black Theater Dance Ensemble...presents: Recapturing the Dream. A diverse repertoire of exhilarating contemporary, and tradition ballets reflective of the African Diaspora. Recapturing the dream is a dance concert showcasing choreographic works by guest artist from PHILDANCO, BALLET DE GUINEA, URBAN DANCE COLLECTIVE, DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY(DCDC), and D UNDERBELLY AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY . PBTDE was founded in 1970, by the late Bob Johnson and under the artistic direction of Greer Reed, is being reintroduced to the community by way of two debut performances. $12. 8pm. @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theater.  5941 Penn Ave [East Liberty]. www.kelly-strayhorn.org

 

Sat July 19th -   720 Records Night @ Tangos.  Deep dishes of soulful funky dance vibes courtesy of DJs Eric Justin and J Roberts of 720 Records.  10pm-onwards. FREE. @ Tango's Martnin Bar.  Corner of Sandusky & E. General Robinson [across from the Warhol Museum, North Side]. 412-325-2600.
 

Sat July 19th -  Pulse, Live cutting edge electronic music & DJs. All ages. FREE. 10pm @ Kiva Han. Forbes and Craig Streets [Oakland] - 412.687.6355,

 

Sat July 19th -  Jazz in the House. Let your resident DC space take you on a jazz oddessy in nu dance music. Soulful. @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside]. 

 

Sat July 19th -   "Salsa". Shake your hips to the sounds of Tropa Orchestral.  @ Cozumel. 5505 Walnut St. [Shadyside]. Info:  Pittsburgh Salsa Web

 

Sat July 19th -  CRASH! The ever popular afterhours featuring free waffle buffet with all the fixings Waffles made fresh on the spot by the one and only DJ SMI, spinning some straight up soulful and downtempo. BYOB. $5. @ Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd. [corner of Baum & S.Highland in East Liberty]. 412-363-8277

 

 

 

 

Sun July 20th 

 

 

Sun July 20th - Utopia Model Agency presents....3rd Annual Fashion Africana: an evening of design, dance & traditional music.  Fashion Africana highlights African-inspired style, clothes and textiles from the various regions of the continent. This fashion show features designs ranging from festive and ceremonial to chic contemporary. Created and produced by Utopia Model Agency, Inc., Fashion Africana is designed to celebrate the beauty and diversity within the African Diaspora and provide a platform for fashion designers and artists to promote and showcase their work. 6:30pm. $40 (a portion of the proceeds will go benefit action against hunger) @ Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Music Hall Foyer. 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh [Oakland].

 

Sun July 20th - Film: To Kill A Mockingbird. Recently recognized by the American Film Institute as the number one movie hero of all time, the late Gregory Peck earned a well-deserved Oscar as Atticus Finch. He plays a principled lawyer in a small Southern town who defends a black man accused of rape. (Directed by Robert Mulligan; USA; 1962; 129 min) @ Regent Square Theater. 1035 South Braddock Avenue [Edgewood]. www.pghfilmmakers.org
 

Sun July 20th - Sunday Services. Sermons of deep house, jazz, funk, and soul. Divine brunch and lunch services; congregations on our outdoor patio. Offerings of bloody mary's, white russians, and mimosas, and of course ... the word according to brother Black Mike. 1pm-6pm, 21+. @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside]. 

 

Sun July 20th - Pittsburgh Black Theater Dance Ensemble...presents: Recapturing the Dream. A diverse repertoire of exhilarating contemporary, and tradition ballets reflective of the African Diaspora. Recapturing the dream is a dance concert showcasing choreographic works by guest artist from PHILDANCO, BALLET DE GUINEA, URBAN DANCE COLLECTIVE, DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY(DCDC), and D UNDERBELLY AFRICAN ARTS COMPANY . PBTDE was founded in 1970, by the late Bob Johnson and under the artistic direction of Greer Reed, is being reintroduced to the community by way of two debut performances. $12. 4pm. @ @ Kelly-Strayhorn Theater.  5941 Penn Ave [East Liberty]. www.kelly-strayhorn.org

 

Sun July 20th - Monsterburgh USA! A Horror Film and Classic Television Convention. Featuring an assortment of classic underground horror and monster terror films. An action packed 3 day affair. $15 per day | $30 for the weekend. @ The Airport Hyatt Regency. For more info, visit www.monsterburghusa.com 

 

Sun July 20th -  THE ALL STAR GAME. This night brings out the best of the best DJs spinning deep house, old soul, disco, afro beat and anything else with a vibe. An element 5 favorite! Drink special: 1/2 off all Martins until midnight. No Cover. 10pm-2am @ PUB I.G on the lower level of India Garden, 328 Atwood St [Oakland]. (412)682-1900 or The All Star Game Website

 

Sun July 20th - Bros. Peck Jazz Satellite. Live Jazz. Good Coffee. ‘nuff said. @ Shadow Lounge.  5972 Baum Blvd [corner of Baum & S.Highland]. 9:30pm-1am. 412.363-8277

 

Sun July 20th - Spoken Word Sundays (open mic). 8pm @ Quiet Storm Coffeehouse. 5430 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh. 412.661.9355. www.quietstormcoffee.com  

 

 

 

Mon July 21st 

 

 

Mon July 21st - Monday TALK-TALK: Presented by emayhem.com .  Featuring Shelly Danko+Day from 3 Rivers:One Future, Filmmaker Olivia Ciummo and Music by the Red Bobs  $4 | 10pm. @ The Lava Lounge. 2204 E.Carson St. [Southside]. Info: 412-431-0850 or taco@emayhem.com

 

Mon July 21st - SOUL: New Monday Night Dance & Chill Spot. SMI Resident DJ w/ weekly Guests. Spinning Afro-Brazilian Beat, Deep& Jazzy House, Reggae, Hip-Hop, and Soul. 21 & Over. Dress: Urban Chic. Smoke-Free Venue. 2-Floors. Kitchen open ‘til 10pm. $5 Cover after 10pm. 8p-12a.  @ The Mezzanotte Café. 4621 Liberty Ave [Bloomfield]. www.7thmovement.net and www.mezzanottecafe.com

 

Mon July 21st - Indie Rock Showcase: featuring Elementary Thought Process. $5. 8pm @ Shadow Lounge.  5972 Baum Blvd [corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412.363-8277 or www.7thmovement.net

 

Mon July 21st - Revolve w/ Resident DJs Kerem & Kaleo.. @ Zythos. 2108 E.Carson St. [South Side]. 412.481.2234.

 

Mon July 21st - The Crawford Grill IS OPEN every Monday night from 8-12.  NO COVER!!!   Live Jazz Feat: Kenny Blake - Sax. Jeff Grubbs   -  Bass. James T Johnson III - Drums. Howie Alexander – Piano. @ The Crawford Grill. 2141 Wylie Avenue. [Hill District]. 412-471-1565.

 

 

 

Tues July 22nd 

 

Tues July 22nd - Matt Ferrante Quartet. Live jazz for your after work release from these Momentum alumni..  Free. 5-7pm. @ Katz Plaza. Penn Ave @ 6th [Downtown]. www.pgharts.org/art/katz.cfm

 

Tues July 22nd - Hardgroove Project. Havana presents a unique weekly featuring live music + DJs in an Open Jam format. Dancing, drinks - bring your own instruments! FREE! 9pm-1am.  @ Club Havana - 5744 Ellesworth Ave. one block from Negley, behind the UniMart. [Shadyside]. 
 

Tues July 22nd - Solid State Soul. A new deep house night, hitting the Memphis Lounge (Zythos) on Tuesday nights. w/ resident DJ DC Space and guests. 10pm-2am. Free!!! 21+ @ Zythos. 2108 E.Carson St. [South Side]. 412.481.2234.

 

Tues July 22nd - Punk Show: Oscar's Down Fall w/ The Dozens. 9pm. @ Shadow Lounge.  5972 Baum Blvd [corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty]. 412.363-8277 or www.7thmovement.net

 

Tues July 22nd - Jazz in the Lounge featuring Steve Palko. Open Jam. Signups begin at 9pm. @ The Rex Theater. 1602 East Carson Street [South Side]. www.rextheatre.com

 

Tues July 22nd - Ya Dig?! 720 Soul night. Featuring rare grooves, jazz, and scratchy funk records of DJs Selecta and Bus Pass. 9pm-1am [kitchen open until midnight]. @ Kelly's Bar & Grill. 6012 Penn Circle South [East Liberty, just down the street from Shadow Lounge]. 412.363.6012

 

Tues July 22nd - Every Tuesday with rotating DJs drastik,bigjohnstud,nuke knocka,spaed, kerochad rapp, adolf theives, and more!! Spinning Hip hop, rare grooves, r&b, reggae, soul, etc.  10pm-2am @ Cozumel.  5505 Walnut St [Shadyside].  412.621.5100

 

 

 

Wed July 23rd 

 

Wed Jun 23rd - Live Jazz.  Good Food. Libations. 8pm. @ The PGH Deli Co. 728 Copeland St. [Shadyside]. 412-682-DELI or www.pghdeli.com

 

Wed Jun 23rd - Open Jam Session hosted by Gene Stovall. 9pm-1am @ The Shadow Lounge. 5972 Baum Blvd [Corner of Baum & S.Highland, East Liberty].  412-363-8277.

 

Wed Jun 23rd - Spoken Word Wednesdays - All open mic. Musicians Jamming. Think the movie Love Jones.  @ The New Crawford Grill .  2141 Wylie Avenue [Hill District]. 412-471-1565

 

Wed Jun 23rd - "Salsa". Salsa Lessons & DJs spinning salsa music @ Club Havana. 5744 Ellsworth Ave [Shadyside]. 10pm. 412-661-2025.visit the Pittsburgh Salsa Web

 

Wed Jun 23rd - Nostalgia. Every Wednesday, DJs SMI and Nate Da Phat Barber spin the most Classic Hip hop, R&B, and Reggae with a new school vibe. 21+. $8.  10pm-2am. @ Kayla's Place. 4923 Penn Ave [Garfield]. Info:  www.soulgardenlive.com

 

 

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