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Thursday, Feb. 1: Anera Benefit Show at Spirit
5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Musicians, tattoo artists and zine makers are rallying to support the nonprofit Anera, which aids refugees and vulnerable communities in Palestine. The night kicks into high gear with live performances by the Glamphibians, Phat Man Dee, May Day Marching Band, Mossmoth and DJ Ron Mist. Sliding scale admission is $10-$20, but no one will be turned away. Information.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Black History Month Opening Reception at the City-County Building
5:30-7:30 p.m.
The are many ways to commemorate Black History Month, and the City of Pittsburgh is celebrating by honoring the first emergency medical service in the U.S. Don’t miss tonight’s free opening reception in the Grand Lobby of the City-County Building on Grant Street. Photographs and memorabilia on display will explore the Freedom House Ambulance Service, founded in the Hill District in 1967. Staffed entirely by Black men and women, Freedom House created “the blueprint for modern-day EMS.” The project continues virtually through Feb. 29, with online interviews, photographs, memorabilia and exhibit highlights. Information.
Friday, Feb. 2 & Saturday, Feb. 3: “Moby Dick” at the Byham Theater
7 p.m.
“Call me Ishmael” might be the most famous opening line of any book. Director, actress and puppeteer Yngvild Aspeli, who runs the French-Norwegian company Plexus Polaire, stages this visual adaptation reimagining the timeless tale via “seven actors, 50 puppets, video projections, a drowned orchestra and a whale-sized whale.” Tickets.
Friday, Feb. 2 & Sunday, Feb. 4: “This Love Between Us” at Trinity Cathedral and Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church
7:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.
The evocative sounds of Hindustani and Western classical music fuse when Resonance Works launches its 2024 season at two historic churches. On Friday, head Downtown to Trinity Cathedral for the Pittsburgh premiere of “This Love Between Us: Prayers for Unity” by Indian-American composer Reena Esmail. The work showcases tabla and sitar players with the company’s chamber orchestra, chorus and soloists. The concert also features Bach’s “Magnificat” and Nkeiru Okoye’s violin piece “Breaking Bread.” On Sunday afternoon, Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church hosts the program. Tickets.
Saturday, Feb. 3: NFL PLAY 60 Training Camp at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Before you watch the San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11, get your game on at Pittsburgh’s own sports mecca. Free to kids 17 and under, the Super Saturday spectacular features five floors of football-themed activities. Score big as you join the touchdown contest, test your agility with fast-paced drills and compete for prizes from DICK’S Sporting Goods. The event also features activities led by P3R, Open Up, Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. Tickets.
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Saturday, Feb. 3: Gertrude Stein Day at City Books
12-4 p.m.
You’ve likely heard her oft-quoted line of poetry, “Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose,” but did you know that Gertrude Stein was born at 850 Beech Ave. on the North Side (then Allegheny City) in 1874? Spend Saturday celebrating the trailblazing writer and feminist, whose influence spans literature, art and LGBTQ+ history. City Books and Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation team up to commemorate her 150th birthday at the Galveston Avenue bookshop. The event includes giveaways and refreshments. Author Kathleen Dixon Donnelly will discuss Stein’s legacy and lead a walk to her birthplace. Information.
Saturday, Feb. 3: “Lift Every Voice” at Heinz Hall
7 p.m.
Continue honoring Black History Month with music that will make your heart and soul soar. Amplifying and uplifting the “spirit and richness of Black music in America — and its enduring strength in times of tumult and trouble,” the all-ages concert is presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Afro-American Music Institute and Stop the Violence Pittsburgh. The event features Grammy-winning gospel singer Oleta Adams, pianist Alton Merrell and trombonist Cooper Cromwell-Whitley. Tickets.
Saturday, Feb. 3: Mike Hanford at Bottlerocket Social Hall
8 p.m.
He’s a staff writer for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” co-host of “The Sloppy Boys Podcast” and co-creator and star of IFC’s (Independent Film Channel) “The Birthday Boys.” Now, comedian, writer and actor Mike Hanford brings the laughs to Allentown for a one-night show hosted by Radio Somewhere Presents. Hanford’s TV credits don’t stop there: He portrays “Wade” on the Netflix comedy “Love” and has written for “Portlandia” and “Parks and Recreation.” Tickets.
Sun, Feb 4: “My Fair Lady” at the Benedum Center
1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
One of Broadway’s longest-running musicals is back, and this is your last chance to see Lincoln Center Theater’s brand-new production. Directed by Bartlett Sher, the acclaimed national production stars Anette Barrios-Torres as Eliza and Jonathan Grunert as Henry. Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s film, the beloved musical features a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. Tickets.
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