Weekly Rundown – Feb. 27
February 26, 2014
Thursday, Feb. 27
Soweto Gospel Choir
Byham Theater
101 Sixth St., Downtown
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $20-45
This South African choral group not only brings traditional African gospel, but also a blend of Jamaican reggae and American pop to Pittsburgh this Thursday.
Friday, Feb. 28
Jim Norton
Carnegie Library Music Hall
510 E. 10th Ave., Munhall
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $25-45
Jim Norton has been featured on virtually every outlet of late-night comedy. From guest spots on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to his own weekly advice show, Norton has taken self-debasing comedy to new heights.
Saturday, March 1
Carnival of the Animals
Heinz Hall
600 Penn Ave.
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Admission: $9.60
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals,” in which each movement represents a different animal. To visualize the images created by the music, Toonseum artist Joe Wos will illustrate each animal.
Sunday, March 2
Gary Clark Jr.
Mr. Small’s Theatre
400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: Tickets sold out, but some are available on Stubhub
Grammy-award-winning guitarist Gary Clark Jr. makes his way to Mr. Small’s Theatre in Millvale, Pa., Clark recently played the national anthem on his guitar at the NBA All-Star Game and is just beginning his tour, which runs through June.
Monday, March 3
July Talk
The Smiling Moose
1306 E. Carson St., South Side
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: $10
While July Talk’s instrumentation is unadorned modern rock at its finest, it’s the jarring vocals that make the Toronto-based rockers stand out. Featuring a duet of lullaby vocals from Leah Fay and the growling, Tom Waits-inspired sound of Peter Dreimanis, the show seems like a can’t-miss.
Tuesday, March 4
Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang
Mr. Small’s Theatre
400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, Pa.
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $23
The legendary bass guitarist and founding member of prog-rock legend Primus brings his newest act to Mr. Small’s. Fans of the delightfully weird should definitely check out this modern virtuoso in action.
Wednesday, March 5
The Secret Life of Robots
SPACE
812 Liberty Ave., Cultural District
Time: Hours vary
Admission: Free
Toby Atticus Fraley’s robot craze is given a surprisingly domestic take in this latest exhibit from the artist. By taking robot sculptures and putting them in everyday situations, the artist adds a slightly silly dimension to our technophobia.