Editors’ pick:
Orchid Growing Basics

10 a.m., Tuesday, March 4
In advance of the Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania’s spring show, former society president Sheila Nathanson will be at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library to discuss the basics of growing orchids. Nathanson is a longtime orchid hobbyist and has multiple awards from the American Orchid Society.

Mt. Lebanon High School Art Show

Friday, April 25
The annual Mt. Lebanon High School Art Show returns on April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. More than 700 student works of art will be showcased in the C20 lobby, second floor and center court. Selected prints of framed and unframed student work will be sold alongside a silent auction featuring original pieces. Proceeds benefit the Mt. Lebanon Foundation for Education. Free admission, family-friendly.

I Never Saw Another Butterfly and The Terezin Promise

Through March 9
These two plays by Celeste Raspanti, directed by Wayne Brinda, honor the 80th anniversary of the Terezin Camp Liberation as part of the enGAGE genocide education program in partnership with Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh. Prime Stage Theatre at the New Hazlett Center for the Performing Arts.

Run Lebo

Fridays
Explore Mt. Lebanon’s 86 miles of roads with Run Lebo meetups, open to all fitness levels, Fridays at 7 a.m. Meetup locations vary.

Sound Series: Flore Laurentienne

Tuesday, March 25
The Warhol Theater welcomes Flore Laurentienne, a project by composer Mathieu David Gagnon, known for his orchestral soundscapes and analog synth experimentation. Doors open at 7 p.m., event begins at 8 p.m. $25 for general admission, $20 for members and students.

Martha’s Run

Saturday, April 12
Martha’s Run, a 10K race through Mt. Lebanon, begins at 9 a.m. at Mt. Lebanon High School. Additional events include a two-mile run, one-mile run/walk and kids’ races followed by food, music and celebration. Proceeds benefit the Martha Fund, a nonprofit named for Martha Dixon, an FBI agent killed in the line of duty. More info: TheMarthaFund@gmail.com, www.themarthafund.org

Community Pancake Dinner 

Wednesday, March 5
Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church hosts a community pancake dinner featuring plain and chocolate chip pancakes and sausage at 6 p.m. Donations welcome but not required.
Info: 412-561-6261

Save the Dates

Celebration in the City

Friday, May 2
Outreach Teen & Family Services annual gala at the Heinz History Center. Sponsor reception at 5:30 p.m. Main event starts at 6:30 p.m. Black tie optional. Tickets, $150, go on sale April 1

Lenten Fish Fry

Fridays, beginning March 7
St. Michael the Archangel Parish’s annual Lenten Fish Fry at St. Bernard Church’s Clairvaux Hall. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & dinner: 4 to 7:30 p.m. For more information and full menu:
www.smapgh.org

Orchid Obsession

Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16
The Orchid Society of Western Pennsylvania’s spring show features sessions, repotting and vendors. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Sat. & 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South. $5. Members & children under 18: free.