This week I visited the Black Beauty Lounge in the Hill District, The Sheraton Hotel in Station Square, Calvary Baptist Church in the Hill District, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Oakland and the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty.

My first stop was the Black Beauty Lounge in the Hill District where the late Glenn Campbell was honored with a birthday celebration in his honor by family and friends. Everyone came out to honor the one and only Glenn Campbell. He is gone but not forgotten. I have to shout out Ronetta and Linda and everyone who came out to celebrate and have a great time.

The models held it down at the Outrageous In Red event in Station Square at the Sheraton Hotel.

Philadelphia native Kevin Hart’s recent show was a sellout. He has sold out shows all over the globe which included the one he just performed at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Oakland, presented by Savvy Marketing, Inc.

KEVIN HART

“You have to have originality and find a lane that suits you. Being a comedian, there are so many of us that are funny. What keeps me relevant is honesty and I tell the truth and my jokes reach people in a different way. They can relate to what I’m saying and they laugh and they say to themselves that ‘I know this guy.’ Not only are they laughing, but they are relating at the same time. I think I will be around for a while,” Hart said.

Jazz at Andy’s

Fairmont Pittsburgh presents Jazz at Andy’s from 6-10 p.m. at 510 Market St., Downtown. Every weekend, guests will be treated to live jazz performances by some of the city’s finest musicians. The featured artist will be Tania Grubbs. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 412-773-8884 or visit www.andyswinebar.com.

Friday 1

Gallery crawl

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and its Department of Education and Community Engagement present their Gallery Crawl and Festival from 5:30-9 p.m. As a part of the 10-day celebration of the Allegheny Regional Asset District’s RADical Days, several venues throughout the Cultural District will showcase an array of activities with an eclectic mix of visual art, dance, music and more. The event is free and open to the public. For the more information, call 412-456-666 or www.pgharts.org.

Saturday 2

Dance Africa

The Legacy Arts Project Inc. presents “Dance Africa Pittsburgh 2010: Universal Fruit from African Roots” at 1 p.m. at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Dance Africa showcases not only African continental talent, but has invited all who have been touched by the African Diaspora. It was founded for more than 30-years ago. There will also be a 7 p.m. performance. For more information, call 412-363-3000.

Jazz fest

Royal Tribe presents “Stand Up Now Champions of Peace Jazz Fest” from 3 p.m.-12 a.m. at Melange Bistro and Lounge, 136 Sixth St., Cultural District. The first segment of this social benefit concert series will be on behalf of the Young Men and Women African Heritage Association. There will also be segments on behalf of the West Penn Minority Jr. Golf Association and the Children’s Home. For more information, call Kent Bey at 412-657-3327.

Keepers of the flame

The Legacy Arts Project Inc. presents the 5th Annual Keepers of the Flame Awards at 7 p.m. at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., East Liberty. This is also the introduction of Dance Africa: Pittsburgh 2010. Jazz legend Roger Humphries will be honored along with muralist and visual artist George Gist and photographer Frank Hightower. For more information, call 412-682-2565 or visit www.legacyyartsproject.org.

Wednesday 6

MAVUNO festival

Sweetwater Arts Center presents “Fruit First XIV: Come Celebrate with Me; a celebration of life, triumph, soul and creativity! exhibit” reception from 6-9 p.m. at 200 Broad St., Sewickley. This is part of the 14th Annual MAVUNO Festival of African American Art & Culture. The reception will include live music from DJ Soy Sos. The exhibit features artwork created by emerging and accomplished African- American artists and artists whose work celebrates African- American culture. The exhibit will run through Oct. 9. For more information, 412-741-4405 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

It’s official!

On Oct. 9, Pittsburgh rap duo Kipp-E & Klyental will add another milestone to their resume when they open for the legendary Bone Thugs-n-Harmony at the Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, Pa. While they have performed many times throughout Pittsburgh, opening the opportunity to open for their idols will make this a special night.

KIPP-E & KLYENTAL

“We have always been their (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) greatest fans ever since we started doing music,” says Kipp-E, “for us this is a manifestation of our dreams becoming a reality, and we are very grateful for this opportunity to show our idols how the Kingz can hold it down.”