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CANARY'S CALL — The National Aviary in Pittsburgh continues to showcase it's new permanent exhibit “Canary's Call,”which features four signature bird species, plus different birds from around the world and the Malayan flying fox, a species of large fruit bat.Other signature species include the rainbow lorikeet, Guam rail, rhinoceros hornbill, and the exhibit's namesake, the canary, above.

The Old Stone Housewill present a six-session Early American Hearth Cooking class beginning Feb. 8. Students will practice a variety of cookery techniques, from stewing and roasting to baking breads and desserts. They will use the Tavern Room at the Old Stone House, at the intersection of Routes 8 and 173, including its open hearth built in 1822. Classes will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday from Feb. 8 to March 15. Cost is $150, including all materials and supplies, as well as a hearthside cooking recipe book. Classes are limited to eight. Call 724-738-4964 or send e-mail to oldstonehouse@sru.edu.

Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony, offers guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. daily except when the museum is closed Mondays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for senior citizens, and $3 for youth ages 6 to 17. Call 724-452-7341 or visit www.harmonymuseum.org.

The model railroad concludes its display from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Donaldson Motors, 714 River Ave., Emlenton. The HO scale railroad covers an area that is more than 28 feet by 16 feet. Lionel trains and Thomas the Tank Engine are also on display. There is no charge. Call 724-867-2293.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardensand Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will present “Swans in the Garden,” a family friendly event that will bring the beauty of “Swan Lake” to Phipps, 1 Schenley Park, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $25.75 for adults and $12.75 for children. Call 412-454-9107 or visit pbt.org/performances.Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman St., hosts NFL Play 60 Training Camp from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Parents and children of all ages can enjoy five floors of football-related activities. “Poptastic!” focusing on Pittsburgh artist Burton Morris and more than 100 original works of art continues through Feb. 23. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, and $6 for students and children ages 6 to 17. Call 412-454-6000 or visit www.heinzhistorycenter.org.ToonSeum, Pittsburgh's Museum of Cartoon Art at 945 Liberty Ave., presents “Color Me Happy: '50s Coloring Book Illustrations as Modern Memes” through March 16. “Wonder Women: On Page and Off” runs through March 30. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays; closed Tuesdays. Admission is $6 for those over age 13 and $3 for children ages 6 to 12. Senior citizens, college students, veterans and active military pay $5. Call 412-232-0199 or visit toonseum.org.National Aviary, 700 Arch St., has daily baby penguin meet-and-greets. The “Canary's Call” exhibit showcases four signature bird species, a number of other birds from around the world. Admission is $13 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, $11 for children ages 2 to 18, and free for children younger than 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 412-323-7235 or visit www.aviary.org.

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