MONDAY
The Trust Cabaret Series welcomes Tony nominee Carmen Cusack (Broadway’s “Bright Star”; “Wicked’s” Elphaba) for two shows, 7 and 9:30 p.m., at the Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. Tickets are $55-$65 at trustarts.org or 412-456-6666.
TUESDAY
JazzLive presents jazz drummer James Johnson III at the Backstage Bar at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown, at 5 p.m. This free music series showcases some of the region’s finest jazz musicians each week. Information: trustarts.org or 412-456-6666.
THURSDAY
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra presents “Inspiration and Tenacity” at City of Asylum @ Alphabet City, 40 W. North Ave., North Side, at 8 p.m. In honor of Women’s History Month, join the musicians of the PSO led by conductor Christine Hestwood for a program celebrating women artists. The program will honor Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon in anticipation of the world premier of her Tuba Concerto at Heinz Hall on Friday and next Sunday. The program, featuring PSO clarinetist Victoria Luperi and trombonist Rebecca Cherian, will showcase the talent and musicianship of these women soloists. ARThouse’s Vanessa German and PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize-winner Adriana E. Ramírez will complement the evening with readings responding to the issues of the day.Admission is free, but registration is required at www.alphabetcity.org.
THURSDAY
Comedian Chonda Pierce brings her “Getting Back to Funny” spring tour to The Bible Chapel, 300 Gallery Drive, McMurray, at 7 p.m. Ms. Pierce, the Recording Industry Association of America’s best-selling female comedian, brings her fierce wit, Southern charm and clean comedy to the stage. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. For tickets, $27 general admission, $49.50 VIP with early 5:15 p.m. entry, www.itickets.com.
THURSDAY through SATURDAY
Comedian Craig Shoemaker performs at the Pittsburgh Improv, 166 E. Bridge St., at The Waterfront, Homestead. Mr. Shoemaker, a successful actor and stand-up comic, wrote the best-selling book, “LoveMaster’d - A Digital Journey to Love & Happiness.” Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday; 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. For tickets, $22, $45 VIP, www.improv.com or 412-462-5233.
SATURDAY
The University of Pittsburgh’s contemporary music series, Music on the Edge, continues with a performance by the performance collective counter)induction at The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side beginning at 8 p.m. The New York City-based ensemble performs Elena Medoza’s “Nebelsplitter,” Douglas Boyce’s “Etude,” Kyle Bartlett’s “Twitch,” Mario Davidovsky’s “Quartetto #3” and Gabriel Erkoreka’s “Rondo.” Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and $10 for students and seniors. music.pitt.edu/tickets or 412-624-7529.
First Published: March 11, 2018, 5:30 a.m.
