February PlanAhead: Your Boston events calendar

It’s finally February, Boston. Whether we’ll see six more weeks of winter or early spring, only time will tell. It’s time to open up those calendars and start planning all the events to attend in the few hours of daylight that we do have.

Scroll on down for all the happenings this month in Boston.

Tuesday, February 1-Sunday, February 6

Tuesday, Feb. 1

• Bruins vs. Kraken | Tues., Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $54+ | The Boston Bruins take on the Seattle Kraken at home.
• Emerald Green Lights in the Necklace | Tues., Feb. 1 - Sun., Mar., 20 | dusk-9 p.m. | The Emerald Necklace | Free | Visit the Emerald Necklace parks to see select bridges and trees lit with an emerald glow.
• Breakfast for Dinner | Tues., Feb. 1 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Sam Adams Boston Brewery | $15 | Each ticket includes Belgian-style waffles, a variety of toppings + a pint of brewery-exclusive beer. 🧇
• The North End: Boston’s Overlooked 19th Century Black Community | Tues., Feb. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Register for this Zoom webinar to explore the history of Boston’s North End.
• Winter Walk | Tues., Feb. 1 | 11-11:45 a.m. | Hatch Memorial Shell, 47 David G Mugar Way | Free | Join women’s organization 261 Fearless Club New England for a walk around the Esplanade, guided by certified 261 coaches.
• Documentary Club | Tues., Feb. 1 | 6-7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join BPL’s new documentary club and celebrate Black history month by watching and discussing “Through a Lens Darkly (2014).” 🎬
• Drive My Car | Tues., Feb. 1-Thurs., Feb. 3 | 3:30 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $13.50+ | Follow a path of love, loss, acceptance, and peace during this film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

Wednesday, Feb. 2

• Comedy Night | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, Everett | $15 | Have a side of laughs with your craft beer on Wednesday nights — one drink is included with your ticket.
• Paint Night — Frozen Forest | Wed., Feb. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Aloft Boston Seaport District | $35+ | Get there early for the paint and sip party that is great for all experience levels.
• Celtics vs. Hornets | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $15+ | The Boston Celtics take on the Charlotte Hornets at home.
• A Conversation with Dana Schwartz | Wed., Feb. 2 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join author, podcaster + Marvel writer, Dana Schwartz for a conversation about her career and getting published.
• Ryan Hurd: Tour de Pelago | Wed., Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $25+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. and clear bag policy will be in place.
• Bonnie and Clyde | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $13.50+ | A classic American film presented in 35mm.
• The Fifth Element | Wed., Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $13.50+ | Fast forward 250 years into the future and enjoy this pop sci-fi film.
• Arts of Islamic Cultures in the Classroom | Wed., Feb. 2 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Recommended for K-12 educators + college faculty.
• Black Artists and Activism | Wed., Feb. 2 | 11:10-11:40 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Explore the work of two artists hoping to influence and imagine new futures for their communities and beyond — pre-register for this event.

Thursday, Feb. 3

• Nicky Jam | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Agganis Arena | $61+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. to see the rapper live.
• Cheese Plate Personality | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | curds&co, 288 Washington St., Brookline | $55 | Find out which cheese makes you tick in this unique class.
• Free Thursdays at the ICA | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 5-9 p.m. | Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave. | Free | See the latest exhibit + timed tickets are required.
• Metallica Trivia Night | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 8-11 p.m. | Bone Up Brewing Co.,38 Norman St., Everett | Join the brewery the first Thursday of every month for music-themed trivia with a specially curated playlist of tunes.
• Italian Cooking Class | Thurs., Feb. 3-Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | Selfup Venue, 19 Kingston St, #1 | $100 | Learn how to cook a full Italian dinner with Chef Rudy Donalson, complete with a traditional tiramisu.
• Free First Thursdays | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 3-9 p.m. | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Free | Explore the museum and enjoy food and drinks from the Café — reservation required.
• Flee | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $13.50+ | A discussion about the on-going refugee crisis will follow the screening.
• Handsome Ladies Bluegrass Jam | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Turtle Swamp Brewing, 3377 Washington St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Head to the JP taproom with an acoustic instrument + love of bluegrass music.
• Speed Dating | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hennessey’s Upstairs, 25 Union St. | $29 | If you’re tired of swiping meet new people face-to-face through a series of five minute dates.
• Back to Business | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Pl. | Free | An evening of laughs, beverages + networking, with the chance to win a giveaway.
• Comedy at Back Bay Social | Thurs., Feb. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Back Bay Social, 867 Boylston St. | $10 | Enjoy some Thursday night stand-up, with dinner, craft beer + cocktails — doors open at 6:30 p.m.
• Human Nature Exhibition | Thurs., Feb. 3-Sat., Feb. 5 | Times vary | Gallery 263, 263 Pearl St., Cambridge| Free | Featuring the work of 13 artists reflecting on the human experience.

Friday, Feb. 4

• Matoma | Fri., Feb. 4 | 9:30 p.m. | The Grand | $30 | The Norwegian DJ brings electronic dance music to The Grand.
• BIPOC Wine Producers Tasting | Fri., Feb. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | The Wine Emporium, 607 Tremont St. | Free | Try new wines and introduce yourself to new + talented wine producers.
• First Friday SoWa | Fri., Feb. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | 450 Harrison Ave. | Free | Visit the SoWa Artists Guild on the first Friday of each month to see 80+ artists.
• Friday Night Flow | Fri., Feb. 4-Fri., Feb. 25 | 6-7 p.m. | Coolidge Yoga, Brookline | $25+ | Relax and unwind every Friday with yoga instructor, Dana Einhorn.
• Chef Pop-Up Series | Fri., Feb. 4 | 6:30-9:30 a.m. | The Café at Rochambeau | Prices vary | Start your Friday morning early with signature pastries, breakfast items + coffee.
• The Wood Brothers | Fri., Feb. 4 | 8 p.m. | The House of Blues | $31.50+ | Featuring Steve Poltz — doors open at 7 p.m. for the concert.
• Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America | Fri., Feb. 4 | Times vary | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $13.50+ | An enlightening documentary that confronts our nation’s past through lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and shocking revelations.
• Two Year Taproom Anniversary Party | Fri., Feb. 4-Sat., Feb. 5 | 12-8 p.m. | Sam Adams Boston Taproom | Price of purchase | Celebrate two years with three new brews + a Tater Tot-Palooza.
• Alone with You | Fri., Feb.4-Sat., Feb. 5 | 11:59 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $15.50+ | Enjoy this late-night viewing which supports Women in Horror Month.
• The White Owls | Fri., Feb. 4 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St. | $15 | Enjoy this Boston-based blues band with liquor + cocktails from the distillery.
• Expressive Pottery Painting | Fri., Feb. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Rainbows Pottery Studio, 15R Charles St. | $85 | Paint an unfinished piece of pottery and learn the importance of color choice + the application of glazes.

Saturday, Feb. 5

• Washed Out | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Paradise Rock Club | $25 | Enjoy live tunes from the singer-songwriter.
• Burlesque Dinner Show | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Premiere Broadway, 517 Broadway, Somerville | $20 | Party like a Gatsby — dinner is not included with the ticket.
• The 890s @ Aeronaut | Sat., Feb. 5 | 8 p.m. | Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St., Somerville | Free | Grab a beer and listen to the indie rock band.
• Celebrate Bob Marley’s Birthday | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Soundcheck Studios, 150 Corporate Park Dr., Pembroke | $15 | Enjoy a performance by New England’s premier Bob Marley tribute musical group, The Duppy Conquerors.
• Lunar New Year | Sat., Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | MFA | Enjoy art from across Asia, get a take-home art kit + watch a traditional lion dance parade from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
• 40 Acres and a Slam: Black History Month Edition | Sat., Feb. 5 | 7-10 p.m. | Virtual | $10 donation | Tune in as DiDi Delgado hosts an evening of rhythms, rhymes, and reparations to raise funds for 40 Acres + a school project.

Sunday, Feb. 6

• Poetry Open Mic Night | Sun., Feb. 6 | 7 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe | Free | The sign-up list opens at 6:30 p.m. in the upstairs cafe, and the mic opens at 7 p.m.
• Drag Brunch | Sun., Feb. 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Premiere on Broadway, 517 Broadway, Somerville | $45 | Shakaren, Miss Kris + Karisma perform — one mimosa is included with a ticket.
• Dumpling Making Class | Sun., Feb. 6 - Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | Selfup Venue, 19 Kingston St, #1 | $100 | From dim sum style dumplings to potstickers + Jiaozi, learn to make dumplings from scratch.
• Killswitch Engage | Sun., Feb. 6 | 7:30 p.m. | House of Blues | $38+ | Featuring August Burns Red and Light The Torch, doors open at 6:30 p.m..
• Tết in Boston Festival | Sun., Feb. 6 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Flynn Cruiseport, 1 Black Falcon Ave. | $1+ | Celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year in the Seaport with 80+ vendors, cultural dances, and children’s games.

Monday, February 7-Sunday, February 13

Monday, Feb. 7

• Art Battle | Mon., Feb. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., 411 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham | $15+ | Watch the paint fly before your eyes + vote to determine the winner as artists battle the clock in three fast-paced rounds.
• “¡Con Salsa!” – The History of Afro-Latin Music in the United States | Mon., Feb. 7 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | 149 Dudley St., Roxbury + Virtual | Free | A 10-part lecture series with WBUR Radio Announcer and Producer, José C. Massó.
• Aerial Yoga | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7:30-8:20 p.m. | Swet Studio, 480 Tremont St. | $30+ | No prior yoga experience necessary.
• Poetry of Remembering Workshop | Mon., Feb. 7 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St., Quincy | Free | Open to those 50 years or older who wish to begin writing poems — all levels of experience are welcome.

Tuesday, Feb. 8

• The Butterfly Process: The Impact on Artists & Audiences | Tues., Feb. 8 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Virtual | Free | As part of The Butterfly Process by Boston Lyric Opera, this talk centers the experience of opera artists and explores the complex, sometimes conflicting relationship many have to “Madama Butterfly.”
• All About Chocolates: Tarts and Art | Tues., Feb. 8 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 56 Brattle St., Cambridge | $85 | Learn the basics about chocolate + bake up a decorative chocolate halvah tart.
• An Evening With Tara Westover | Tues., Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | Virtual | $20+ | Join Random House and Brookline Booksmith for the “Educated” paperback launch — moderated by Natalie Portman.
• Dillon Francis x Yung Gravy | Tues., Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $39.50+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the clear bag policy will be in place.
• PLAN: Charlestown | Tues., Feb. 8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Boston Landmarks Commission Staff will present on the process + tradeoffs when landmarking specific buildings or historic areas.

Wednesday, Feb. 9

• YUNGBLUD: The Life On Mars Tour | Wed., Feb. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Featuring Palaye Royale + Charlotte Sands.
• Andy Grammer: The Art of Joy Tour | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Orpheum Theatre | $38+ | ExperienceAndy Grammer’s new album Joy, opened by Alt Bloom.
• Skip the Small Talk | Wed., Feb. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe | $16.50 | Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for a night of eating, drinking + meeting like-minded people.
• Italy’s Dolce Vita: Italian Desserts | Wed., Feb. 9 | 6 p.m. | Virtual | $60 | Make classic Italian desserts from the comfort of your home.
• Wednesday Night Live with Dwayne Haggins | Wed., Feb. 9 | 5-9 p.m. | Craft Food Halls Revolution, 3 Maguire Rd., Lexington | Free | Enjoy a beer and live music every Wednesday.

Thursday, Feb. 10

• Happy Together | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre | $12+ | See Wong Kar Wai’s movie about a couple traveling through Argentina.
• Galentine’s Day Party | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | BRoyal Boutique, 670 Assembly Row, Somerville | Free | Grab your girlfriends for sips, snacks + sales.
• Tequila Dinner | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6 p.m. | Condesa, 80 Arsenal Yards Blvd., Watertown | $120 | Celebrate Thursday with a 4-course dinner, 818 tasting + plenty of cocktails.
• Essentials of African American Cuisine | Thurs., Feb. 10 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Master Chef Season 4 contestant, Malcolm Green, to prepare a rasta pasta dish in celebration of Black History Month.

Friday, Feb. 11

• Wine and Chocolate Pairing | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Boston Winery, 26 Ericsson St. | $35 | Wine educator Kim Simone will be pairing a variety of gourmet chocolates with Boston Winery wines.
• Celtics vs. Nuggets | Fri., Feb. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $23+ | The Boston Celtics take on the Denver Nuggets at home.
• Radiohead and Phish Mashup | Fri., Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Aeronaut Cannery, 199 Ashland St., Everett | $10 | Live music featuring Weird Phishes.
• Unlocking Business Opportunities with the BPDA | Fri., Feb. 11 | 9-11 a.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet Boston-based businesses, architects, engineers, planners, IT professionals, property managers, and general contractors to opportunities with BPDA and BLDC.
• Love’s a Joke | Fri., Feb. 11-Mon., Feb. 14 | Times vary | Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. | $29+ | Some of America’s top comedy couples take the stage to discuss all things marriage, parenthood + more.
• Umphrey’s McGee | Fri., Feb.11-Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Featuring Lespecial, doors open at 6 p.m. and the clear bag policy will be in place.
• Winter Biker Breakfast | Fri., Feb. 11 | 6:30-9:30 a.m. | Corner of Charles and Cambridge St. | Free | Stop by and get free coffee and pastries from the Boston Cyclists Union.

Saturday, Feb. 12

• Chris Tomlin and UNITED | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden | $26+ | The Tomlin UNITED tour comes to Boston after an 18-month delay — doors open at 6 p.m. for the concert.
• Drag Cabaret | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | The Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown | $22 | Join Patty Bourrée for a night full of live music, drag + comedy.
• Big Gay Valentine Market | Sat., Feb. 12 | 1-7 p.m. | Legacy, 79 Warrenton St. | $5 | Visit more than 40 local LGBTQ+ vendors for art, baked goods, vintage items and more.
• Krush Faktory | Sat., Feb. 12 | 8 p.m. | Aeronaut Cannery, 199 Ashland St., Everett | $10 advanced, $15 door | Listen to the soulful Boston-based band — 21+.
• Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise | Sat., Feb. 12 + Mon., Feb. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | Rowe’s Wharf, Gate B | $155+ | Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a three-hour dinner cruise on Boston Harbor.
• LOVE is a DRAG | Sat., Feb. 12 | 12-2 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing - Lovejoy Wharf, 1 Lovejoy Wharf #101 | $15 | Enjoy an anti-Valentine’s Day Drag lunch hosted by Queen Binx.
• Galentine’s Day Brunch | Sat., Feb. 12 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | ReelHouse Marina Bay, 333 Victory Rd, Quincy | Prices vary | Book your table online to enjoy a mimosa bar, 90’s hits + brunch goodies.
• Comedy in the Brewery | Sat., Feb. 12 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company. 81 Morton St. | $15 | Enjoy an evening of laughs + beer with some of New England’s top stand-up comics.
• Sadwill Clothing Sale | Sat., Feb. 12 | 5 p.m.-8 p.m. | Glasser Coffee, 589 Washington St, Brighton | Free | Head to Glasser Coffee for a hot selection of clothes, music + coffee.
• Spread Love Market | Sat., Feb. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr. | Free Admission | Black Owned Bos. is bringing 10 local vendors + two live DJs to Time Out Market, featuring clothing, pet supplies and homemade goods.

Sunday, Feb. 13

• Winter Walk Boston | Sun., Feb. 13 | 9-11 a.m. | Copley Plaza | $50-$100 donation + fundraising option | This two mile walk through the streets of Boston allows participants, housed and unhoused, to walk shoulder to shoulder, share a meal together + hear real stories of Boston’s homeless population.
• Remi Wolf | Sun., Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Royale Nightclub, 279 Tremont St. | $25 | Grace Ives opens for the popular soul pop artist.
• Celtics vs. Hawks | Sun., Feb. 13 | 2 p.m. | TD Garden | $29+ | The Boston Celtics face the Atlanta Hawks at home.
• Paint N’ Pour | Sun., Feb. 13 | 3-5 p.m. | Aeronaut Cannery, 199 Ashland St., Everett | $40 | With a beer in one hand and paint in the other, learn unique paint-pouring techniques from local artist, Rahim Gray.
• Bartending 101: Galentine’s Day Espresso Martini Class | Sun., Feb. 13 | 4 p.m. | City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly St. | $40 | Learn three different espresso martini recipes with City Winery’s drink specialist.
• Self Love Potion | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | The Charles River Speedway, 525 Western Ave. | Free | An afternoon of self-love with local vendors + small business owners.
• Newton Winter Fest | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12-5 p.m. | Newton Centre Green, 1221 Centre St., Newton | Free | Enjoy ice sculptures, treats, crafts + more for a festive afternoon.
• IceFlow al Fresco | Sun., Feb. 13-Sun., Mar. 20 | 10-10:50 a.m. | The Rink at 401 Park, 401 Park Dr. | For adults of all levels, stretch, breathe + glide together to music during this yoga-inspired skating class.
• Vintage Garden Workshop | Sun., Feb. 13 | 1-3 p.m. | The Vintage Garden, 61 Thayer St. | $95 | In this 2-hour class, you’ll learn how to design a beautiful arrangement with a fresh array of flowers.
• Boston Winter Express | Sun., Feb. 13 | 12-3 p.m. | Rose Kennedy Greenway, 70 Rowes Wharf | Free | Celebrate Lunar New Year with lion dances, food + drinks, and free COVID-19 tests.

Monday, February 14-Sunday, February 20

Monday, Feb. 14

• Valentines with Young Sinatra | Mon., Feb. 14 | 5-6:15 p.m. | Peabody’s Black Box Theater, 22 Foster St, Peabody | $25-40 | Get in the Valentines Day spirit with Tony DiMeglio singing some Sinatra classics.
• Taco ‘Bout Love | Mon., Feb. 14 | 4:30-11 p.m. | Cosmica | Prices vary | End Valentines Day with a fiesta and live mariachi performances.
• Valentine’s Italian Dinner | Mon., Feb. 14 | 4 p.m. | Virtual | $65 | Make a romantic Italian dinner at home with salad, risotto, chocolate truffles + more.
• Valentine’s at The Beehive | Mon., Feb. 14 | 4:30-9:30 p.m. | The Beehive | $80 | Spend Valentines listening to live music and enjoying a 3-course prix fixe dinner.
• How to Create Painterly Collages | Mon., Feb. 14 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Virtual | $30 | Learn to create unique collages during this class with Boston-based artist, Natalia Slattery — requires some basic materials.
• Lil Tecca: Tecca Loves You Tour | Mon., Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35 | Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Lil Tecca, Bktherula, Yvngxchris, BabySantana.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

• Breakfast for Dinner | Tues., Feb. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Sam Adams Boston Brewery | $15 | Tickets include Belgian-style waffles with sweet or savory toppings + a pint of locally made beer.
• Tree Equity | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join American Forests staff to learn more about the Tree Equity Score in your community.
• Movie Night | Tues., Feb. 15 | 7 p.m. | Somerville Library | Free | Reserve your spot online for a viewing of The Princess Bride in the central library auditorium.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

• Pinegrove | Wed., Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $28+ | Listen to the New Jersey band’s latest from their release — Cardinal.
• Stair Workout | Wed., Feb. 16 | 5:30 a.m. + 6:30 a.m. | Harvard Stadium | Free | Kick start your morning by taking on as many steps as you can in the 30 minute sessions.
• New England Boat Show | Wed., Feb. 16-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St. | $18 | Be sure to check out the program for the full list of exhibitors, products, and attractions so you can find everything that floats your boat.
• 47th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival & Marathon | Wed., Feb. 16-Mon., Feb. 21 | Times vary | Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq. | $15+ | The hybrid event will have 30 features, 75 shorts + 10 workshops in-person and virtually.
• Business Networking | Wed., Feb. 16 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Warehouse Bar & Grille, 40 Broad St. | $65 | Expand your network, find a business opportunity + meet new people at Mass Professional Networking’s business event.
• Cross Street Boutique Hotel Public Meeting | Wed., Feb. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the BPDA to review project updates, mitigation, and public benefits.

Thursday, Feb. 17

• Malcolm X | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner | $12+ | Watch Spike Lee’s acclaimed biopic, which stars Denzel Washington as Malcolm X.
• Louis Tomlinson World Tour | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $56+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. to see the former One Direction member.
• Skip the Small Talk | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Aeronaut Brewing Co., 14 Tyler St., Somerville | $16.50 | Enjoy Venezuelan food from Carolicious, beer + meet new people.
• Parable of the Sower | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St. | $25+ | Based on the sci-fi novel by Octavia E. Butler, enjoy this modern congregational opera that celebrates two centuries of Black music.
• As You Like It | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Semel Theater, 10 Boylston Pl., 3rd Floor | $8+ | Based on the William Shakespeare play.
• The Art of Banksy | Thurs., Feb. 17-Sun., Apr. 3 | Times vary | 12 Palmer St., Cambridge | $40+ | A traveling exhibit of more than 100 works of art from famous street artist, Banksy.
• Flight Night | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Pier 6 Waterfront, 1 8th St | $25 | Tickets include three different craft beers, bar bites + an expert tasting guide.
• The State of Race: Tech’s Diversity Mandate | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7 p.m.| Virtual | Free | Engage in a discussion on the current state of race in Boston’s tech economy + the truth about being a person of color in a predominantly white field — you must RSVP.
• St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center Public Meeting | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join the BPDA for a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q + A.
• Cocktails for Conservation | Thurs., Feb. 17 | 7-8 p.m. | Virtual | $15+ | Hear from Zoo experts + learn more about saving species from extinction.

Friday, Feb. 18

• Hippie Sabotage | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $29+ | Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the show that will open with Daisy Guttridge.
• Dua Lipa | Fri., Feb. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $150+ | Don’t start now, you know we’ll be Levitating at this concert.
• Mental Health While Black Summit | Fri., Feb. 18 | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Encore Boston Harbor, 1 Broadway, Everett | Free | DeeDee’s Cry presents their first Mental Health While Black Summit for Black History Month — you must be registered to attend.
• Jenna Markard & Band | Fri., Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St. | $25 | An evening of covers from the 60s through the 90s — purchase tickets in advance.

Saturday, Feb. 19

• This Is Happening Indie Rock Dance Party | Sat., Feb. 19 | 9 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall | $15+ | Dedicated to the best of indie rock, including Passion Pit, LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys + more.
• Tool | Fri., Feb. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $195+ | Doors open at 6:30 to see the Los Angeles-based band.
• Two Friends: The Adventureland Tour | Fri., Feb. 19 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Watch “Big Bootie” mix creators perform with Ship Wrek + TELYKast.
• LEGO® Maritime Festival | Fri., Feb. 19-Sun., Feb., 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | USS Constitution Museum, Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown | $5+ | Choose from thousands of LEGO® bricks to build your own ship and enter it into the annual LEGO® Ship Shape Competition.
• Tap Room Yoga | Sat., Feb. 19 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Flying Embers, 152 Hampden St. | $10 | Grab a friend or come solo to this hour long yoga class of guided flow — bring your own mat or DM to borrow.

Sunday, Feb. 20

• Boston Winery Pig Roast | Sun., Feb. 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Boston Winery | $60 | Sample fresh pasta, salad, artisanal breads, and Chef Gianni Caruso’s porquetta.
• Prince Tribute | Sun., Feb. 20 | 12-3 p.m. | Premiere on Broadway, 517 Broadway, Somerville | $20 | An intimate brunch with a full band show.
• Billie Eilish | Sun., Feb. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $X | See the Bad Guy performer at this local tour stop.
• Skating With FRIENDS! | Sun., Feb. 20 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Frog Pond, Boston Common | Free | Free cookies, hot chocolate + skate rentals while supplies last — tickets are available 30 minutes before each session.
• Sinatra Sunday | Sun., Feb. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Madre Osteria + Bar, 88 Wharf St., Milton | $39 | A three-course meal with Michael Driscoll covering some Sinatra classics.
• Rev’d at Big Night Live | Sun., Feb. 20 | Times vary | Big Night Live, 110 Causeway St. | $30 | Join Rev’d Indoor Cycling for the largest indoor cycling class with 100 spin bikes, a live DJ, a bar + gear.

Monday, February 21-Sunday, February 27

Monday, Feb. 21

• Point Break | Mon., Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theater | $12+ | Watch Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in the no-holds-barred ode to adrenaline.
• Eric Nam | Mon., Feb. 21 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $35+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. for the There & Back Again World Tour.
• Bruins vs. Avalanche | Mon., Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | TD Garden | $80+ | Doors open at 11 a.m. as the Bruins prepare to face the Colorado Avalanche.

Tuesday, Feb. 22

• Sip and Script | Tues., Feb. 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Democracy Brewing, 35 Temple Pl. | $65 | Enjoy food + drinks while learning the basics of calligraphy.
• Virtual Open Doc Lab Talk | Tues., Feb. 22 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Felix Gaedtke + Gayatri Parameswaran in discussing language revitalization.
• Wine Tasting 101 | Tues., Feb. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Liberty & Main Bistro, 500 Legacy Pl., Dedham | $10 | Learn how wine is made + how to identify characteristics by looking, smelling, and tasting.
• Board Game Speed Dating | Tues., Feb. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $25 | Meet new people, play classic board games + enjoy beer on tap — ages 21-29.

Wednesday, Feb. 23

• Disney on Ice | Wed., Feb. 23-Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | TD Garden | $15+ | Don’t forget your Mickey ears for this performance of 50+ classic characters. ⛸️
• Networking Night for Boston’s Young Professionals | Wed., Feb. 23 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Paddy O’s, 33 Union St. | $15-20 | Meet other young professionals to collaborate, exchange ideas, find clients, learn about new jobs + build your network.
• The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music 1.5. Naftule’s Dream | Wed., Feb. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Back Room at The Boston Synagogue, 55 Martha Rd. | $18+ | Join in-person or watch the livestream of the fifth installment of this monthly series.
• Coppa Gluten Free Night | Wed., Feb. 23 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Coppa Enoteca, 253 Shawmut Ave. | Prices vary | An entire gluten-less night with a full gluten-free menu of pizzas, pastas + snacks.
• Living Room Conversations: Technology and Relationships | Wed., Feb. 23 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Discuss technology’s impact on relationships with ourselves, our loved ones, communities + society.
• Celebrating Black History Month | Wed., Feb. 23 | 12-5 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Join Boston City Council’s celebration of Black artists in-person at City Hall or over Zoom.

Thursday, Feb. 24

• Subtronics | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $30+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. for this laser light + electronic show.
• Bonsai Bar | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St. | $65 | The two-hour bonsai class will educate participants about the art of bonsai + create your own bonsai tree.
• Children’s Winter Festival | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Boston Common, Parade Ground | Free | Featuring music, treats, giveaways, winter attractions + crafts.
• Darius Rucker | Thurs., Feb. 24 | 8 p.m. | Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. | $50+ | Enjoy a night of country music with GRAMMY winner, Darius Rucker.

Friday, Feb. 25

• Taylor, The Next Jedi: An Improvised Star Wars Parody | Fri., Feb. 25 - Sun., Feb. 27 | Times vary | The Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown | $36 | Calling all Star Wars fanatics to participate in an interactive performance to choose the next Jedi and watch live lightsaber fights.
• Twelfth Night (The Musical) | Fri., Feb. 25-Mar., 5 | Times vary | Cove Fine Arts Center, 23 E. Elm Ave., Quincy | $2+ | The Theatre for Social Justice Department at Eastern Nazarene College proudly presents Twelfth Night.
• Cyrano | Fri., Feb. 25 | Times vary | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $13.50+ | An evening filled with emotions, music, romance + beauty in this timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle.
• Ian Coury & Catherine Bent | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7-9:30 | Turtle Swamp Brewing, 3377 Washington St., Jamaica Plain | Free | Virtuoso musicians Ian Coury + Catherine Bent raise the roof with highly interactive Brazilian music.
• The Comedy Studio at Vera’s | Fri., Feb. 25 | Times vary | Vera’s, 70 Union Sq., Somerville | $20 | Doors open 30 minutes before the show time — must be 21+ to attend.
• New Resonances: Iva Bittová in Concert | Fri., Feb. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Kresge Auditorium, 48 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Free | Violinist, singer + composer Iva Bittová opens her 2022 CAST Distinguished Visiting Artist residency.
• Sip & Paint | Fri., Feb. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Modern Party Art,268 Bowdoin St. | $50+ | A night of painting, good vibes, and fun with the founders of She’s W.O.K.E.

Saturday, Feb. 26

• Everyone Orchestra | Sat., Feb. 26 | 8 p.m. | The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Cambridge | $27 | Doors open at 7 p.m. and a portion of the ticket sales will benefit The Shout Syndicate.
• Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & Awards | Sat., Feb. 26 | 6-10 p.m. | Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St. | $35+ | Celebrate the Caribbean American community in Massachusetts with a cocktail hour followed by a program + special guest.
• Mardi Gras Brunch | Sat., Feb. 26 | 11:30-3 p.m. | Rail Stop, 96 Guest St., Brighton | Prices vary | Featuring live jazz, festive decor, a menu of Cajun favorites + Hurricane cocktails, reserve your table on Open Table.
• Mardi Gras at The Porch | Sat., Feb. 26 | 3-10 p.m. | The Porch, 175 Rivers Edge Dr., Medford | Prices vary | NOLA vibes and live music are coming to Medford with especially dishes and cocktails — book your spot online.
• Mass Ave Mardi Gras Masquerade Party | Sat., Feb. 26 | 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Dorchester Brewing Co., 1250 Massachusetts Ave. | Prices vary | Wear a masquerade mask and be entered to win a $100 DBCo gift card and swag.
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch | Sat., Feb. 26 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Featuring Harvard University President Lawrence Bacow + Boston University Professor Ibram X. Kendi.
• Carnevale di Tango | Sat., Feb. 26 | 6-11:30 p.m. | Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, 41 Hampshire St., Cambridge | $45 | An evening of music, dance, and instruction from world-class performers in celebration of Carnevale di Tango.

Sunday, Feb. 27

• The Sling Tour: Clairo with Arlo Parks | Sun., Feb. 27 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $44+ | Doors open at 7 p.m. for the show and the clear bag policy will be in place.
• Grand Wedding Expo | Sun., Feb. 27 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Boston Marriott Burlington, 1 Burlington Mall Rd., Burlington | Free | Meet some of the most preferred wedding professionals in New England + enter to win prizes.
• Winter Nature Walk | Sun., Feb. 27 | 11 a.m. | 500 Walk Hill St. | Free | Enjoy a guided tour with a Mass Audubon naturalist.
• Endorphin Hour: OV x Trillfit | Sun., Feb. 27 | 10-11 a.m. | OV Boston, 31 Northern Ave. | Celtic’s In Arena Host, Meli Valdez, will be leading a Trillfit class filled with positivity, self love + sweat.
• MIDA Virtual Brunch | Sun., Feb. 27 | 12-1 p.m. | Virtual | $90 | Pick up your brunch from either MIDA location, and join a virtual discussion about culinary passions, education in the industry and the importance of Black leadership in hospitality.

Monday, February 28

Monday, Feb. 28

• The Sling Tour: Clairo with Arlo Parks | Mon., Feb. 28 | 8 p.m. | House of Blues | $49+ | Two nights in a row — doors open at 7 p.m. for the show.
• Journey: Freedom Tour | Mon., Feb. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | TD Garden | $55+ | “Don’t Stop Believin’” because Journey is coming to Boston with Billy Idol and Toto — doors open at 6:30 p.m. for admission.
• Boston Tech Career Fair | Mon., Feb. 28 | 12-3 p.m. | Virtual | Free | The Tech Career Fair seeks to help companies achieve inclusivity with diverse candidates.