Vintage Grand Prix Car Show on Walnut Street; Balcony Big Band at Jergel’s (Mon., 7/13/15)

1) It’s Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix week with events going on through July 19. Tonight is the Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street. Here you’ll see a really cool collection of hot and historic cars. Walnut Street will be closed, so you can get a good gander as you stroll past these vintage automobiles. While there, enjoy dinner in one of the neighborhood’s fine establishments. 5 – 9 p.m. Shadyside.

2) The Balcony Big Band with a special guest are hitting only high notes in a Monday night performance at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. The 18 member group makes a big, beautiful sound. 8 p.m. No cover. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

3) Minions — It’s not, as you might think, the next sequel in the Despicable Me franchise. No, that would be Despicable Me 3, which is due out in 2017. This is a prequel, of sorts, in which we discover the history of Minions in general (those cute little yellow things from the first two movies) and the back story of Kevin, Bob, and Stuart, Minions who stole the show in the previous outings. We meet up with them again in the swinging 1960’s, when they pledge themselves into the service of the evil Scarlett Overkill and her plan to take over the world. It will be interesting to see if three lead characters who only speak gibberish can actually carry a film. Supporting voice talents include Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Geoffrey Rush, and the glorious Jennifer Saunders. Check Fandango for screens and times.

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