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Cool Picks, Wednesday July 18, 2012

1) CLO’s Fiddler on the Roof is in it’s last week at the Benedum Center. This award-winning musical chronicles the life of a Russian-Jewish family set against the backdrop of a changing world. Enjoy popular “Fiddler” songs: If I Were a Rich Man; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; Sunrise, Sunset. 8 p.m. Downtown. 2) Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Week continues with it’s…

Cool Picks Tuesday July 17, 2012

1) Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Week continues with the Waterfront Car Cruise with 500 cars of all marques (brand names). 5-9 p.m. $5 donation is requested. Waterfront Shopping Center, Homestead. 2) Jazz Keyboardist, Kevin Howard, plays the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s BNY Mellon JazzLive concert series outdoors at Agnes Katz Plaza. 5-7 p.m. Penn & Seventh Avenues,…

Cool Picks Monday July 16, 2012

1) It’s Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race Week in Pittsburgh with events going on all week. Tonight is the Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street. Here you’ll see a really cool collection of historic and hot cars and some hot historic cars. 5-9 p.m.. Walnut Street, Shadyside. 2) Neko Case, folk/pop rocker with beautiful red…

Cool Picks Sunday July 15, 2012

1) Classic rock superstar, consummate eccentric showman (and avid golfer) Alice Cooper brings his hits, including: School’s Out, I’m Eighteen, No More Mr. Nice Guy, to Stage AE.  Opening artist is Blue Coupe. All ages, outdoor show, 6:30 p.m. North Shore. 2) First Niagara Pavilion keeps their busy weekend rockin’ with the Grammy Award winning, Zac…

Cool Picks Saturday July 14, 2012

1) Crystal voiced pop singer Feist (of “1, 2, 3, 4” song fame) performs an outdoor show at Stae AE, Gates open 7 p.m. North Shore. 2) Dave Matthews Band plays the First Niagara Pavilion again tonight in a double shot weekend that started last night. 7p.m. Burgettstown. 3) If you missed Squonk Opera’s latest production,…

Cool Picks Friday July 13, 2012

1) Dave Matthews Band rolls into First Niagara Pavilion, still riding a wave of popularity and hits that started in the ’90’s. DMB is touring in advance of their new studio album, Away From the World, which will be released on September 11th. Start time 7 p.m. DMB will also play First Niagara again tomorrow.…

Cool Picks Thursday July 12, 2012

1) The Vans Warped Tour of bands is making a stop at First Niagara Pavilion today in Burgettstown starting at noon. Featured band is Pierce The Veil. 2) Club Cafe has acoustic guitarist Caleb Lovely and South East Ohio native, Dom Liberati, who ivers bass driven rock with great hos; and special guest Jason Myles Goss in concert,…

Cool Picks Wednesday July 11, 2012

1) Alternative rock band Sublime plays Stage AE with supporting acts Rome, Cypress Hill, Pepper, HB Surround Sound. Gates open 5 p.m. North Shore. 2) Indy radio darlin’ Maia Sharp is in concert at Club Cafe with special guest Garrison Starr. Sharp is touring in support of her latest recordings, “Echo.” Show time 8 p.m.…

Cool Picks Tuesday July 10, 2012

1) Should be another great weather day for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trusts BNY Mellon “JazzLive” Tuesdays outside at Agnes Katz Plaza. This weeks featured performer is jazz bassist Tony DePis.  5 p.m. start. Penn & 7th Street Downtown. 2) Round up the neighborhood kids and walk them (or pack them safely in the minivan) to the Elliott…

Cool Picks Monday July 9, 2012

1) The Roger Humphries (a Pittsburgh institution if you’re a jazz aficionado) Trio  plays Savoy Restaurant in the Strip every Monday, featuring  a special guest each week. This weeks special guest is Eric Johnson, jazz guitarist. Savoy Jazz Mondays go from 6 – 10 p.m. 2623 Penn Ave. Strip District. 2) Craig King hosts the Thunderbird Cafe’s “Open…

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