WEDNESDAY, February 13

Wild Ginger's New Year 
Eat deliciously at the Bellevue restaurant while elaborately costumed dancers ward off evil spirits and spread good luck as part of a Chinese New Year celebration that starts at 7.

Drinking Lessons No. 31: Champagne
The Hunt Club's latest Drinking Lesson covers the history behind bubbly, with drinks and bites to boot.  The first seating is from 6 to 7:30, the second from 8 to 9:30. Classes are $35 and are limited to 20 people. Purchase your ticket online. 

THURSDAY, February 14

Baby Baby Baby!
You probably have planned some sort of romantic dinner but if not food, live music, and a large dance floor await at Palace Ballroom. The cover is $100 and includes a multicourse meal, or reserve a table for two for just under $260. Purchase tickets online. 

TUESDAY, February 19

Think and Drink: Marijuana
As part of Humanities Washington, Naked City Brewery hosts KUOW’s Ross Reynolds for a topic generating lots of buzz of late: marijuana. Alison Holcomb, an author of I-502, will be there along with Sargent Sean Whitcomb, public affairs director for Seattle Police Department. Come at 7 to listen, drink, and contribute to an edifying evening.