With the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s shaping up to be an eventful week. Here are five recommended events worth checking out.

Join Ijeoma Oluo for a discussion on her latest book, Be A Revolution, or groove to Grammy-winning R&B artist Eric Bellinger. Celebrate The Year of the Dragon in Edmonds with lion dancing and a breakdance crew, or lace up for My Better Half Marathon, offering 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances to run with your loved one. Or, wander through the arboretum in the glow of pink luminaries.

Ijeoma Oluo

Thursday, Feb. 8

7 p.m., Third Place Books: Lake Forest Park, $29.72

Discussing her new book, Be A Revolution, with her partner Gabriel Teodros. Every ticket snags you the featured book. The author asks for masks at the event to keep everyone happy and healthy. 

Eric Bellinger: The Rebirth Tour

Thursday, Feb. 8

8:30 p.m., The Showbox, $29.50-$30

Eric Bellinger, Grammy-winning R&B artist, was busy during the pandemic, releasing over eight projects from his new studio. Growing up in Compton with a legacy of musical talent, Bellinger chose music over sports. Now, he’s gearing up to celebrate a decade since The Rebirth first set the scene, bringing along Zae France for the ride.

Lunar New Year Edmonds: Year of the Dragon

Saturday, Feb. 10

Noon-6 p.m., The Edmonds Center for the Arts and Civic Field, free

Edmonds celebrates the Year of the Dragon on Feb. 10 with red lanterns and festivities at the Edmonds Center for the Arts from noon-2 p.m., including performances and a film screening with director Q&A. Then, from 2-6 p.m. at Civic Field, enjoy a market, lion dance, music, and more.

My Better Half Marathon 

Sunday, Feb. 11

8 a.m.-noon, Seward Park, $67-$88

The race offers three distances (5K, 10K, and half marathon) plus a half-marathon relay, so there’s a fit for everyone. All routes hug the shores of Lake Washington nearly the whole way. Dress up and enjoy the fun with your loved one.

Love is in the Air!

Wednesday, Feb. 14

5 p.m.-7 p.m., Washington Park Arboretum: Wisteria Hall, $20

Wander through a romantic, pink-lit park, create Valentine’s Day cards, learn pollination facts from the UWBG team, and snuggle up with warm cocoa, cider, and tea. This is an 18+ event. 

Ongoing:

Quixote Nuevo: Now-Feb. 11 at Seattle Rep., Seattle.

Black & Boujee: Now-Feb. 20 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Bainbridge Island.  

Children’s Film Festival: Now-Feb. 10 at Northwest Film Forum, Seattle.

Visit our events calendar for more ideas.