95th Anniversary Soiree: World of Jazz
October 9 at 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sip your drink, tap your feet, and place some bids for a good cause
Come Meet the Brass
Join the World Affairs Council as we celebrate 95 years of creating a world with you, right here in Pittsburgh, where we have connected as a community, considered global perspectives, and inspired each other to make a local impact. As we near the century mark, you can support the future of that work while simultaneously enjoying an evening of live jazz, a live auction, and live wires from around town. In other words, the best, brightest, and grooviest from across the region will be there to clink glasses with you.
World of Jazz: A note to remember
Wynton Marsalis once referred to jazz as “the perfect metaphor for democracy.” Democracy has truly been at the heart of our work this year, so there can be no better soundtrack for the occasion than jazz.
The night’s hot licks, blue notes, and swing rhythms will also honor the pivotal place that Pittsburgh’s Hill District holds in jazz history. From the legacy of the Crawford Grill to Billy Strayhorn’s collaborations with Duke Ellington, “Little Harlem” played a huge role in the global ascension of jazz.
Finally, the Soiree will channel what Herbie Hancock described when he said, “We all want to live in a jazz world where we all work together, improvise together, are not afraid of taking chances and expressing ourselves.” Join us in that world for a night and celebrate everything we’ve accomplished so far, while at the same time, refilling our cups in preparation for the work still to be done.
When
Friday, October 9, 2026
5:30 PM | VIP Reception
6:30 PM | General Admission Reception
7:15 PM | Dinner, Entertainment, and Live Auction
8:45 PM | After Party
10:30 PM | That’s a Wrap!
Where
The Duquesne Club
325 Sixth Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
What to expect
- Jazz from around the world with cats from around the way
- Dinner and drinks to send you
- A high energy, live auction with lots to make your paddle twitch
- Photo moments that give heat, groove, and get down
- VIPs will enjoy an exclusive reception, valet parking, and more
Wondering what a Soiree with the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh is like? Watch our Radiating Rhythms Soiree recap video to find out.
Presented in partnership with: MCG Jazz and the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Brian@worldpittsburgh.org for questions or more information.