Hiking, cross country skiing and ice fishing are on the agenda for Moraine and McConnells Mill state parks.

A beauty of winter guided Hike is slated for 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 12 departing from McConnells Mills State Park's Kildoo Picnic Area. A park naturalist will guide a moderate hike through icy scenery. The hike is weather dependent so call 724-368-3612 to confirm.

At Moraine State Park, a cross country ski clinic is planned for 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 4. Meet at the Pleasant Valley Beach West on the South Shore of Lake Arthur. A limited number of skis will be available to try out.

Also, a family ice fishing program is slated for 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at Moraine's Region 2 Office, 195 Park Road, Prospect. Reservations are required by e-mailing chfoster@state.pa.us or calling 814-683-5126.

PITTSBURGH — Shady Side Academy's Hillman Performing Arts Series continues with the improv comedy troupe The Second City at 7 p.m. Feb. 19.Audience suggestion and participation steer the song-and-dance humor. Alumni of the troupe include Steve Carell, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Jim Belushi and Tina Fey.The show is in the Hillman Center for Performing Arts at Shady Side Academy's Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Road.Tickets are $15 for students, $20 for senior citizens and $25 for adults, and are available by calling 412-968-3040 or online at www.thehillman.org.

PITTSBURGH — Carnegie Museum of Art presents “Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective” Feb. 5 to May 1 in the Heinz Galleries.Thek was a sculptor, painter, and creator of radical installations who was hailed for his work in the 1960s and early '70s.Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays with extended hours until 8 p.m. Thursdays.Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens age 65 and older, $11 for students with ID and children ages 3 to 18, and free for children younger than 3. Call 412-622-3131.

PITTSBURGH — The REP, Point Park University's professional theater company, presents “The Lonesome West” Feb. 11 to 27 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse, 222 Craft Ave.A preview performance will be held Feb. 10.The darkly funny play centers around two twisted and constantly arguing brothers, Valene and Coleman Connor, who are plagued by their father's recent death in an accident and the events that follow.Performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Tickets range from $24 to $27 and are available by calling the playhouse box office at 412-392-8000 or at www.pittsburghplayhouse.com.Patrons can take advantage of “pay what you will” for a 2 p.m. Feb. 12 performance.

PITTSBURGH — A Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District is planned for 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday.This free open house event showcases an eclectic mix of visual art, dance and music.For more information, call 412-456-6666 or visit www.pgharts.org.