Club Cafe Hosts Kinky Friedman; Pittsburgh Symphony in Concert at Hartwood Acres (Sun., 7/1/18)

1) Richard “Kinky” Friedman has always been a renaissance man. After two years with the Peace Corps in Borneo, Indonesia, the Kinkster returned to his native Texas and became a country and western singer. He released his debut album, Sold American, in 1973, and in 1975 and 1976, he toured with Bob Dylan. His songs combine social commentary with satire; their titles are too outrageous to mention here. He started writing detective novels in the 1980s. In 2006, he ran for governor of Texas, placing fourth in a six-person race. He counts both President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush as friends. His home, Echo Hill Ranch, doubles as a shelter for abused, aging, and stray animals. He returned to music in 2015 with The Loneliest Man I Ever Met, his first proper studio album in nearly 40 years. The album is mostly covers. Willie Nelson joins Friedman on Nelson’s “Bloody Mary Morning.” Friedman’s most recent album is 2016’s Resurrected. Catch Kinky at Club Cafe. Brian Molnar opens. 8 p.m. 56-58 S. 12th St., South Side. (CM)

2) The world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will dazzle the crowd tonight with an outdoor show at Hartwood Acres as part of the Allegheny County Summer Concert Series. This free concert will include orchestral and patriotic music. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy a night of classical music under the stars. 8:15 p.m. 4070 Middle Rd., Allison Park.

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