Feb. 5: Discover carnivorous plants
The Texas Triffid Ranch, a carnivorous plant gallery in Richardson, is holding an open house event to highlight its different species of plants. The gallery has carnivorous plants from across the world, including Asia, South America and Australia, according to the event’s description. Noon. Free. 405 Business Parkway, Richardson. 214-789-8365. www.texastriffidranch.com
Feb. 7: Learn modern calligraphy
Sip & Script is holding a workshop in CityLine Plaza in Richardson. The class will teach pointed dip pen and ink calligraphy with a focus on Valentine’s Day themes, according to the event description. All materials will be provided and can be kept by those who attend. 6-7:30 p.m. $65. CityLine Plaza, 1150 State St., Richardson. 972-739-5080. www.sipandscript.com
Feb. 10: Listen to two singer-songwriters at Six Springs
Singer-songwriters Helene Cronin and Scott Sean White are performing together at the Six-Springs Tavern in Richardson. Cronin is a Texas-based artist who performs often in Nashville and is described as an “acoustic storyteller,” according to the event listing. White has also performed in Nashville and the artist’s bio describes him as a country-leaning singer-songwriter. 7 p.m. $8.50. 147 N. Plano Road, Richardson. 469-917-3040. www.sixspringslive.com
Feb. 12: Celebrate Chinese New Year
This year’s Chinese New Year Festival celebrates the Year of the Tiger with dragon and lion dances, musical performances, martial arts demonstrations, and art and calligraphy booths. Asian restaurants and businesses throughout The Core District plan to participate with specials and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free to attend. DFW Chinatown, 400 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson. www.richardsoncoredistrict.com/chinesenewyear
Feb. 12: Experience Iranian music and poetry
Shahkar Bineshpajooh, an Iranian musician and poet, is performing with his 200-piece orchestra at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. Bineshpajooh immigrated to the U.S. in 2012 with an Einstein visa, meaning he has been recognized as a person of high ability as an artist or academic, according to the artist’s profile. 8:30 p.m. $60-$150. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650.
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Feb. 16: Enjoy a night of poetry, music and comedy
Poetic City Night is held at the Abi Hookah Lounge in Richardson. The event is an open mic night for local artists to perform poetry, music, comedy and dance, according to the event listing. This event is BYOB. 9 p.m. $10-$12 (per person), $100 (per section for groups of eight to 10). 810 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 62, Richardson. 972-707-0705. https://abihookahlounge.business.site
Feb. 26: See a Barbra Streisand tribute show
“An Enchanted Afternoon with Barbra,” a tribute show to Barbra Streisand performed by artist Sharon Owens, is playing at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. According to the event description, Owens has been described as “uncanny in voice and looks” to Streisand. Owens will perform a variety of Streisand’s songs during the performance. Tickets can be purchased online. 2 p.m. $45-$55. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. 972-744-4650. www.eisemanncenter.com/events-tickets
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Feb. 13: Try goat yoga
Fabletics and Neighborhood Goods offer the chance for attendees to experience a yoga class while goats graze and jump around them at Legacy West. All participants over the age of 5 are welcome, though it should be noted the goats have been known to nudge, scratch, nibble, jump and step on people. Attendees are advised to bring their own yoga mat or a large towel as they will not be provided. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $20-$32. Neighborhood Goods, 7300 Windrose Ave., Ste. A130, Plano. 214-504-1116. www.facebook.com/goatyogadallas
