Houston is bustling with activity this weekend, Feb. 2-5, with events and celebrity appearances planned to capture some of the crowd heading to Super Bowl LI.

Here are just a few events Houstonians and visitors can add to their weekend plans before Sunday’s big game.

Craig Robinson
Feb. 2-4
Audiences have five opportunities this weekend to see actor and comedian Craig Robinson’s live standup. The actor is well-known for his roles in the television show “The Office” and in the movies “Hot Tub Time Machine,” “This Is The End” and “Sausage Party.” 8 p.m. (Feb. 2-3), 10:30 p.m. (Feb. 3), 7 p.m. (Feb. 4), 9:30 p.m. (Feb. 4). $25. Houston Improv, 7620 I-10, Ste. 455, Houston. 713-333-8800. www.improvhouston.com

Alley All New Festival
Feb. 2-12
This second annual, 10-day festival showcases daily talent portrayed in a series of workshops, readings and performances. Playwrights on the program include Christina Gorman, Suzanne Vega, Robert Askins, Kenneth Lin and Rajiv Joseph. All day (performance times vary). Free (reservations recommended). Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., Houston. 713-220-5700. www.alleytheatre.org/allnew

2017 Lunar New Year Houston
Feb. 4-5
Celebrate the year of the Fire Rooster with live music, traditional dances, fireworks, kung fu and martial arts exhibits. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Viet Hoa Center, 8388 W. Sam Houston Parkway South, Houston. 713-861-8270. www.lunarnewyearhouston.com

An Evening with Sophia Loren
Feb. 4
Audience members have a unique opportunity to get an intimate look into the life and career of Italian actress and icon Sophia Loren. Facilitated by former “Entertainment Tonight” host Bill Harris, Loren will tell professional and personal stories with film clips and home movies and answer questions from the audience. 8 p.m. $55-$75. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston. 409-765-1894. www.thegrand.com

UFC Fight Night
Feb. 4
The UFC returns to Houston with a UFC Fight Night between Dennis Bermudez—also known as “The Menace”—and Chan Sung Jung—also known as “The Korean Zombie.” The evening will be Jung’s first fight since 2013 as he has spent the past two years completing mandatory military service in South Korea. 6 p.m. $40-$175. Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston. 866-446-8849. www.houstontoyotacenter.com