11 weekend occasions Jan. 16-19: Celebrations of MLK’s legacy, “Wicked” reside, yoga with bunnies and extra household enjoyable

This lengthy weekend is filled with occasions centered on training in regards to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in addition to different occasions starting from hikes to stage performances and hands-on museum occasions.

Before marking your weekend plans on the household calendar, take a look at this stellar lineup of Pittsburgh family-friendly enjoyable:

Through Feb. 22: Penguins on Parade, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Watch the waddling penguins parade from their aquarium house on Saturdays and Sundays, climate dependent. Please test the zoo web site, which is up to date recurrently. This occasion is included with admission.

Wednesday, Jan. 14: Opening Night of  “Wicked” on the Benedum Center

The Broadway sensation returns for a month-long run in Pittsburgh, with tickets obtainable for this weekend and for a lot of different reveals by the point Elphaba and Galinda go away city on Feb. 15. If you might have tickets, you’re certain to be pop-u-lar! Tickets begin at $58.

Friday, Jan. 16: Friday Crafternoon within the Fab Lab with CarnegieOne, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Kick off the weekend with creativity at Braddock’s maker area. Kids ages 3-12 with an grownup caregiver are invited to Fab Lab for a free, enjoyable, hands-on crafternoon each Friday. Explore completely different supplies, instruments, and easy maker tasks whereas constructing creativity, problem-solving expertise, and confidence. Each session incorporates a guided craft or open-ended making time in a supportive, playful surroundings. These periods are good for curious makers who like to create, experiment, and have enjoyable. Find extra data right here.

Friday, Jan. 16: Owl Prowl on the Audubon Greenway, 5 p.m. to six:30 p.m. 

Join an Allegheny Land Trust educator for an Owl Prowl at Audubon Greenway this weekend. Learn about a few of the fascinating biology and folklore of owls, and study why we’re searching for them within the useless of winter. While the workers can not assure you’ll see or hear an owl, they are going to do their greatest to name in some feathered buddies. No walk-ins will probably be permitted; you’ll want to register here. The value is $5.

Friday, Jan. 16: Bunny Yoga at Animal Friends, 6 p.m. 

This yoga class (with bunnies!) is for all talent ranges, and is out there to children 11 and up with an grownup current. The value is $15 and registration is required.

Saturday, Jan. 17: The Factory on the Andy Warhol Museum, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. 

Every weekend, company on the Warhol are welcome to go to The Factory, an all-ages hands-on artwork studio. Experiment with a altering array of actions impressed by our assortment and particular exhibitions, from portray to collage to sculpture. Visitors can work with skilled Arts Educators to create handmade silkscreen printed artworks and souvenirs, as nicely. Printing on paper is free, and different supplies like tote baggage, t-shirts, and bandanas can be found for buy with a bank card. The Factory is positioned on the Underground degree of the museum and is included with museum admission.

Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan.18: Winterfest at The Frick Pittsburgh

This annual celebration of the snowy season brings the magic of a brand new yr, with choices that embrace reside performances, art-making actions and historic house excursions. Admission is free, however some actions require a payment. Find extra particulars about Winterfest right here.

Saturday, Jan. 17 and Sunday, Jan. 18: Locomotion Weekend on the Kamin Science Center, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The building-wide prepare extravaganza features a railyard stuffed with visitor prepare shows, plus the possibility to rise up shut and private with a few of the area’s greatest mannequin prepare consultants. All activities are included with normal admission.

Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 a.m. to five p.m. 

Celebrate and honor the legacy of Dr. King with artwork actions, studying alternatives, and an area to share your goals for the long run. Activities embrace making a collaborative dreamscape within the Art Studio, making bookmarks impressed by Dr. King, and story occasions at 1 p.m. and a pair of p.m. by Bellevue Elementary Principal Qualisha Zyhier. Everyone who donates a nonperishable meals merchandise to the Children’s Museum’s January meals drive will get one free admission for that day’s go to, with a restrict of 1 free admission per go to. Find extra data here.

Monday, Jan. 19: “The Beloved Community: East Liberty’s Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” on the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

This annual celebration brings collectively artists, neighbors, and change-makers to uplift Dr. King’s dream of justice, compassion, and shared humanity. Tickets are priced at “Pay What Moves You” from free to $107.

Monday, Jan. 19: “Let Freedom Sing” on the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 7:30 p.m. 

This Nineteenth-annual live performance celebrates the social justice legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr via vocal and instrumental music and spoken phrase. Tickets are priced at “Pay What Moves You” from $2-$50.

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Image at high of story courtesy of Kelly Strayhorn Theater.