Your February Enjoyable Information for Pittsburgh-area households is right here!

While it might be the shortest month of the yr, this February is filled with family-friendly methods to take action a lot: have a good time Black History Month, get exterior and discover nature in winter, uncover a brand new sport or be taught one thing at one among our metropolis’s libraries or museums. Check out this information that’s loaded with Pittsburgh-area occasions for February to maintain the month shifting alongside.

Grab your calendar and mark off a few of these can’t-miss occasions:

Feb. 1: Pittsburgh Anime-Fest, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Cranberry

The occasion consists of voice actors, distributors, points of interest and an enormous cosplay contest. Tickets are $20 for grownups, $10 for ages 10 and youthful. Each child accompanied by an grownup ticket holder is free.

Feb. 4: Langston Hughes collages at Carnegie Library in Brookline

Langston Hughes, generally known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. “A Party for Langston,” by Jason Reynolds, highlights the facility of group to create change. Kids and their caregivers are welcome to this free occasion, from 3:30 p.m. till 4:30 p.m. Find extra information here.

Feb. 6: Learn to Curl with Pittsburgh Curling Club

Join the Pittsburgh Curling Club to be taught what curling is all about. This occasion is open to all ages, however children below 10 are unlikely to have the power for curling. No prior expertise is required. Curling lessons are run by skilled members of the membership, who can offer you an important introduction to the game. Find information about periods and pricing here.

Feb. 6-8: Monster Jam, PPG Paints Arena

Watch as 12,000-pound vehicles stand on two wheels and fly by way of the air. See the world’s hottest vehicles, together with Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and extra, solely at Monster Jam. Tickets begin at $29.

Feb. 7: Cookies and Cats at Kitty Queen Cat Rescue

From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., come out to fulfill some lovely kitties and adorn some candy treats. It’s the proper method to have a good time Meow-entine’s Day. This occasion is kid-friendly. Tickets are $18.

Feb. 8: I Heart Art on the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with hands-on artwork and inventive enjoyable for all ages. Guests can create personalised valentines, adorn memento crafts, and revel in reside performances all through the Museum. Registration is free.

Feb. 8: Valentine’s Candles and Perfume at PSquare Scents

This two-hour workshop is open to visitors of all ages who can sit for a guided craft exercise. The occasion is bring-your-own snacks and drinks, as effectively. Create a customized perfume to your house and your self or for somebody particular. In this class, you’ll create your personal 8 oz. candle in a heart-themed refillable vessel. Choose from a number of high-quality fragrances to mix into your excellent candle, or they can assist you select as much as three completely different scents to create your personal distinctive mix. The ticket worth of $30 consists of one candle, one fragrance or cologne, and 10 % off all purchases for the night. Find extra information here.

Feb. 13: Tween Galentine’s Party at Vintage Max

From 6 p.m. to eight p.m., visitors ages 9-12 will take pleasure in a Girl Dinner, make paper flowers, create e book bundles, and extra. Tickets are $45 every, with a reduction for buying two tickets (so convey a bestie!) Sign up proper here.

Feb. 13: Step Afrika! on the Byham Theater

“Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence” charts the story of African Americans shifting from the agricultural South to the economic North. Learn Black historical past by way of the lens of music and dance. Tickets begin at $23.

Feb. 13-15: Akeelah and the Bee” at Alumni Theater Company

Based on the 2006 movie, this electrifying stage adaptation follows Akeelah Anderson as she claims her voice one unforgettable phrase at a time. Battling concern, doubt and private loss, Akeelah and her village rise collectively to win in a world constructed to depend them out. Alumni Theater Company brings this highly effective story to life with coronary heart, pleasure and group at its core, that includes a particular visitor efficiency by WTAE’s Sheldon Ingram because the unforgettable Dr. Larabee — a reminder that mentorship, braveness and perception can change every little thing. Tickets start at $15.

Feb. 14: Black History Month workshop with Cue Perry at CLP West End

Join Local Artist Cue Perry for a Black History Month-themed artwork workshop for kids in grades kindergarten by way of fifth. This occasion will likely be from 2 p.m. to three p.m. and is without charge. No registration is required; discover extra particulars here.

Feb. 19-22: Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures at PPG Paints Arena

Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey Mouse and his Disney buddies embark on a wild journey to your favourite Disney locations. This skating present is nice for younger children, however has numerous laughs and pleasure for older children, too. Tickets begin at $27.

Feb. 21: Pop! Snow People on the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

Create a Pop-style portray of Pop-style folks in a severely snowy state of affairs. This class is designed for teenagers ages 7-10 and provides them an opportunity to specific their inventive facet and get messy. Registration is $25.

Feb. 24: Storytime Spotlight on the August Wilson African American Cultural Center

Looking for a method to be taught throughout Black History Month proper from house? Storytime Spotlight is an academic sequence offered by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces younger kids to books that characteristic tales, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. This sequence highlights Black and Brown kids’s e book authors, that includes conversations and reside readings with authors. Storytime Spotlight Series is moderated by Cathryn Calhoun, director of schooling and group engagement at AWAACC. Episodes are live-streamed on Facebook and AWAACC’s YouTube channel.

Feb. 28: American Tunes at Heinz Hall

Pittsburgh Symphony’s Fiddlesticks is able to cruise throughout America searching for the nation’s most toe-tapping, sing-out-loud music, from folksongs to Motown, blues to jazz, gospel and past. The live performance begins at 11:15 a.m. so there’s no have to miss bedtime. Tickets begin at $24.

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Image at prime of information. courtesy of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, which may have Black History Month programming all month lengthy!