Cool jazz, 1980s stars at the Manship and ‘225’ party on tap

The LSU School of Music presents its ever-popular “Hot Summer Nights, Cool Jazz” series at the School of Music Recital Hall, starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight. The series features the LSU Faculty Jazz Trio, with Brian Shaw on trumpet, Bill Grimes on bass and local drummer Troy Davis. Special guests will visit the stage through the series, from vocalist Phillip Manuel to saxophonist Dave Glasser. The series goes through July 22, and tickets for each show are $20. To buy tickets or for more information, click here. … Monday night, catch one of the best postpunk bands of the 1980s as the Psychedelic Furs visit the Manship Theatre. The group scored major hits with “Love My Way,” “Heaven” and “Heartbreak Beat”; and it provided the name for a classic Molly Ringwald movie with “Pretty in Pink.” Tickets are $40 to $50. Visit manshiptheatre.org to buy seats. … Wednesday is your first chance to see the 225 magazine “Best of …” issue is at the Hot Off the Press party, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Mugshots Grill & Bar in Towne Center. The Michael Foster Project will perform live while you sample beer from Tin Roof Brewery, tasty drinks from Patron Tequila and Ultimat Vodka, and treats served by Mugshots. To RSVP, e-mail rsvp@225batonrouge.com. And for more events to liven up your week, visit 225 Select here.