The Japanese House Comes to the Roxian; Historics at Pitt Race (Sun., 7/28/24)

British indie-pop musician Amber Bain brings her acclaimed project, The Japanese House, to the Roxian Theatre this evening for a concert. She plays plays guitar, synthesizer and keyboard; as well as singing. Just off touring with Maggie Rogers, Bain has recently released her country-influenced single “:)” aka Smiley Face. The moniker “The Japanese House” was inspired by a stay at a cottage in Cornwall, England, that she and her family had vacationed at for a week during her childhood. The property had been previously owned by Kate Winslet and was furnished in a Japanese style. Her latest EP is ITEIAD Sessions (In the End it Always Does) contains live versions of songs from her second album In the End It Always Does. It was released in 2023. The record “highlights heartbreak and love lost, emotional reflections on childhood trauma and identity, and the album finds the artist embracing her pop side like never before with help from Matty Healy and George Daniel (The 1975), Katie Gavin (MUNA), Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon and Charli XCX among others.” Special guest is Allison Ponthier. 7 p.m. 425 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks.

The vintage car race at Schenley Park is not the only race happening as part of the Pittsburgh vintage Grand Prix festivities. There’s also the Historics at Pitt Race continuing today at Pittsburgh International Race Complex in Wampum, PA. Fierce competition between the legends of the ’60s and early ’70s, including Mustangs, Corvettes, Jaguars, BMWs, Porsches and Alfa Romeos is the highlight. A special feature this year is the 60th GT40 Reunion. “The legendary GT40 turns 60 this year, and a grand reunion is planned in conjunction with the PVGP Historics. It seems not long ago that it was the first American car to win the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.” 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 201 Penndale Rd.

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