Travel Reference
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AVA Bar & Lounge
CLUB
(
www.avapgh.net
; 126 S Highland Ave; 7pm-2am Mon-Sat, to midnight Sun)
One of the coolest
and most cutting-edge clubs in the city is ironically located in a generic strip in the East
Liberty neighborhood (near Shadyside). The same owner and vibe from the recently
closed Shadow Lounge, AVA has DJs and live hip-hop, jazz and other music.
Rex Theater
LIVE MUSIC
( 412-381-6811;
www.rextheatre.com
; 1602 E Carson St)
A favorite South Side venue, a con-
verted movie theater, for touring jazz, rock and indie bands, as well as a venue for the
Moth Storyslam.
MCG Jazz
LIVE MUSIC
( 412-323-4000;
www.mcgjazz.org
;
1815 Metropolitan St)
Live concerts/recordings of top
jazz musicians are held at this venue on the north side of the city.
Club Café
LIVE MUSIC
( 412-431-4950;
www.clubcafelive.com
;
56-58 S 12th St)
Live music nightly, mostly of the
singer-songwriter type.
Theater & Culture
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
PERFORMING ARTS
( 412-471-6070;
www.pgharts.org
; 803 Liberty Ave)
Promotes all downtown arts, from the
Pittsburgh Dance Council and PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh to visual art and opera. Go to
the website for tickets to the Benedum Center, Byham Theater, Theater Square, Heinz
Hall and other venues.
Gist Street Readings
PERFORMING ARTS
(
www.giststreet.org
; 305 Gist St, 3rd fl; readings $10)
Holds monthly readings from local and
well-known national literary figures. Best to get there when doors open at 7:15pm, since
turnout is typically large. Bring your own refreshments.
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