Get Out: Pasta Dinner, Pancake Breakfast and Sewickley Series

Patch takes a look at local events happening ahead of the big game.

It’s Friday, and you have no plans for the weekend except for watching the Super Bowl on Sunday. Well, take a look at our five ideas and enjoy some fun ahead of the big game.   Fifth Annual Pasta Dinner When/Where: 5 p.m-9 p.m. Friday at St. Stephen's Church, 405 Frederick Ave., Sewickley.  Why Go: Take a night off from cooking and bring the family to support the Quaker Valley Band. Marching and concert band members will perform in various ensembles throughout the evening. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, bread, salad, beverages and dessert. All proceeds support the QVHS Band.  Admission: $8 for adults, $6 for students and $5 for senior citizens in advance. Tickets are $1 extra at the door. Free for children 4 and under. Call 412-741-7708…

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5 Things to Know This Week: Gala Concert, Sweet Jazz and Catholic Schools Week

Patch gives you a rundown of what's going on around the community.

St. James School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2013 beginning Monday, Jan. 28 and concluding with a Mass on Sunday, Feb. 3. This year marks the 100th anniversary for St. James School, and many special activities are planned for the week, which promotes the faith-based education private Catholic schools provide to students. All are invited to the Catholic Schools Week Mass at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, followed by the annual Donut Social in honor of St. James School's 100th anniversary this year. On Monday, Jan. 28 more than 200 Quaker Valley Middle School students in sixth through eighth grades will formally debut the school's new 500-seat auditorium.  The Grand Opening Gala concert begins at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Celebrating …

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Get Out: Cabaret, Sweet Jazz or Brave American 5K

Patch takes a look ahead at local events this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. No worries. Check out our 10 ideas for the weekend and let us know about your plans.   Sweet Jazz with Kenia When/Where: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. Why Go: Here's your last chance this month to enjoy sweet jazz in an intimate setting featuring Kenia. The internationally known, Pittsburgh-based Brazilian vocalist combines jazz, samba and bossa nova. Admission: $10 advance/$12 day of event for members and $15 advance/$18 day of for nonmembers.    Quaker Valley Cabaret When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday in the auditorium at Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale. Why Go: Join the cast of the high school musical for a family-friendly evening of entertainment …

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Sweet Jazz Music Series Returns in February

Performers will include Jessica Lee, Craig Davis and Friends, Boilermaker Jazz Band and Kenia.

  Sweetwater's popular "Sweet Jazz Music Series" will return for the eighth year in a row. What better way to spend your Fridays in February than enjoying jazz music with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres in Sweetwater's intimate night club setting.  Each week will bring amazing talent in a different jazz style. All performances will be 7-9 p.m. Fridays in February at Sweetwater Center for the Arts. If you get your tickets early, you'll save. Tickets are $10 in advance/$12 day of event for members and $15 in advance/$18 day of event for non-members.   Featured Performances: Feb. 3 - Jessica Lee A unique fusion of Jazz, Blues and Rhythm and Blues. www.jessicaleesong.com Feb. 10 - Craig Davis and Friends "A Return to Romance," featuring …

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