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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Sept. 17-19

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop
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At the March 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a member of Pittsburgh Steeline Drumline performs.
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“Pistons in the Park, ” is a cruise-in style car show from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 18.
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Carnegie Science Center on the North Side is hosting “18+ Night: Rock and Roll” from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 17
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Dean & Britta will peform on Aug. 18 at the “Sound Series: Block Party” at the Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side.

Hello, it’s the weekend. Here are some ways to spend it.

Jazz it up with Chaka Khan

The 11th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival is Sept. 17-19 at the Benedum Center, Downtown, and Highmark Stadium on the South Side.

Grammy-award winning singer Chaka Khan will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Benedum Center. An afterparty — “Through the Fire” – will be held for Khan ticket holders at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, host of the event.

Attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination.

Masks are strongly encouraged, regardless of vaccination status, and required for all indoor events.

Other performers include Dianne Reeves, Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, Patrice Rushen & Friends, Branford Marsalis, Gregory Porter, Jazzmeia Horn and Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah.

Details: pittsburghjazzfest.org

St. Patrick’s in September

Pittsburgh’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday. The event usually held in March was postponed because of the pandemic.

Spectators and participants are urged to take precautions. The parade features Irish bands, groups and dance organizations, as well as first responders. This date will celebrate what’s known as “halfway to St. Patrick’s Day.”

The day will begin with a Catholic Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in the Strip District. Masks are required at Mass.

The parade route begins at Liberty Avenue and travels down Grant Street to the Boulevard of the Allies to Stanwix Street.

There will be dancers in Market Square from the Shovlin School of Irish Dance and music from The Low Kings.

Details: pittsburghstpatricksdayparade.com

Car cruise

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events is hosting “Pistons in the Park, ” a cruise-in style car show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

There will be classic and tuner cars, trucks and street rods and automotive vendors parked along West Ohio Street in Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side. Food trucks will be on site.

The event is free.

Details: pittsburghpa.gov

Around the block

The Andy Warhol Museum on the North Side is having “Sound Series: Block Party” from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.

The in-person event will feature live music, food and beverages.

Artists who will perform include Pastor Deryck Tines & the Lemington Chorale, Tomberlin and Andy Shauf. “13 Most Beautiful … Songs for Andy Warhol’s Screen Tests” will be performed by Dean & Britta. Dean Wareham, a founder of Galaxie 500, will play the band’s 1989 album “On Fire.”

Details: warhol.org

Rock and roll

Carnegie Science Center on the North Shore is hosting “18+ Night: Rock and Roll” from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday. The adults-only evening features live music, electric guitar demos and themed shows.

There will be a “Sounds Like Science” live show – featuring a Rubens Tube, a device that visualizes sound waves in flames. Barnacle Feet will play a variety of rock hits.

For an extra charge, guests can attend a Pink Floyd laser show in Buhl Planetarium.

Tickets start at $20.

The science center requires visitors and staff to wear masks.

Details: carnegiesciencecenter.org

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop is a TribLive reporter covering the region’s diverse culinary scene and unique homes. She writes features about interesting people and a weekly column about things to do in Pittsburgh. The Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist began her career as a sports reporter. She has been with the Trib for 26 years and is the author of “A Daughter’s Promise.” She can be reached at jharrop@triblive.com.

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