Thu., Feb. 18
THEATER • VIRTUAL
Wherefore artwork thou Romeo? He is on-line, alongside along with his star-crossed lover, Juliet, as a part of the Pittsburgh Public Theater Playtime collection Classics N’at, a number of digital programming that makes previous performs new once more. PPT resident director Justin Emeka presents Romeo N Juliet, a reimagined Shakespeare adaptation that focuses on African-American and Black immigrant communities for the well-tread story of two very younger, very lovestruck, very ill-fated teenagers from feuding households. The PPT web site describes it as a “delicate, lean retelling that facilities Black tradition and characters.” 7 p.m. Continues by Solar., Feb. 21. Donation required for entry. $10 minimal. ppt.org
Fri., Feb. 19
COMEDY • VIRTUAL
In continuance of its Black Historical past Month celebration, Arcade Comedy Theater brings us one other night time of Black-focused leisure. For the following occasion within the collection, they’re internet hosting An American Roast, a recreation present the place comedians take turns roasting figures and occasions of American historical past. This night time options Deric Brown, Miles Miller, Christina McNeese, and extra. The efficiency will happen on Arcade’s YouTube channel. 9 p.m. Free. arcadecomedytheater.com
Sat., Feb. 20
TALK • VIRTUAL
There was a time when penguins dominated common tradition, from March of the Penguins to Completely happy Toes. Whereas the tuxedoed birds have largely receded from the highlight — except, in fact, you’re a Pittsburgh hockey fan — there’s nonetheless lots to study and love about them, which you are able to do throughout Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium‘s occasion Each Penguin within the World. Hear from researcher Charles Bergman, who has traveled the world to see and {photograph} each species of penguin. 1 p.m. $15-21. pittsburghzoo.org
ART • VIRTUAL
The blazing sizzling dumpster fireplace that was 2020 did not dampen the spirits of Enjoyable-A-Day Pittsburgh. The group artwork undertaking nonetheless kicked off 2021 by doing what it does greatest, encouraging individuals to flex their artistic muscle tissues every single day all through the month of January. Now you may view what taking part artists produced, which incorporates every thing from music to hand-carved wood spoons, by visiting the Digital Artwork Present, up now by the tip of February. Continues by Solar., Feb. 28. Free. funadaypgh.com/artshow2021
Solar., Feb. 21
FILM • VIRTUAL
February is Carnival season, so be part of Metropolis of Asylum for an installment of their movie collection Mout’ Open, Story Bounce Out! Offered in partnership with the Sabira Cole Movie Competition and the JouvayFest Collective, this installment will function three quick movies that spotlight and have a good time the historical past and tradition of Carnival within the Carribean. The digital screenings can be adopted by a panel dialogue entitled World Caribbean Tradition: Resistance and Non secular Fusion. 6 p.m. Free. alphabetcity.org
Mon., Feb. 22
LIT • VIRTUAL
Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures is internet hosting the eighth of its Ten Evenings lecture collection. Ten Evenings: Karen Russell will function Russell’s most up-to-date ebook, Orange World, a group of quick tales that leap throughout time and place with outlandish conditions and tender slices of odd life. The Pulitzer Prize finalist, New York Occasions bestseller, and 2013 MacArthur Genius can even reply questions that have been submitted upfront. 7:30 p.m. (Obtainable on-line for one week.) $15. $10 for college students. pittsburghlectures.org
Tue., Feb. 23
TALK • VIRTUAL
All through Black Historical past Month, Carnegie Science Middle is highlighting the “wonderful and groundbreaking influences” of Black scientists. Throughout a Fb Reside Profession Connections Chat, friends will meet Afua Bruce, the Chief Program Officer at DataKind, a “world nonprofit that harnesses the facility of information science and AI within the service of humanity.” Bruce, who beforehand served because the Government Director of the White Home’s Nationwide Science and Know-how Council, has used expertise to enhance outcomes in legal justice reform, immigration, and extra. 7 p.m. Free. facebook.com/carnegiesciencecenter
Wed., Feb. 24
TALK • VIRTUAL
Spring is nearer than you would possibly suppose, and nothing signifies the beginning of the season just like the return of migrating birds to Pittsburgh. And with that avian inflow comes potential issues for our feathered buddies. Study extra about methods to maintain native and migrating birds protected this spring with the panel dialogue Spring Migration and the Security of Our Native Birds. The digital speak is hosted by the Frick Pittsburgh and contains an ornithologist, conservationist, and others. 7-8 p.m. Free with superior registration. thefrickpittsburgh.org
