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Feb. 3

Dragons, Lore, And More

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County | 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 | Feb. 3 | nhm.org

The first event in February’s First Fridays lineup will explore how nature and science influence the creatures from fantasy worlds. Hosted by neuroscientists Dr. Yewande Pearse, the discussion will include Dr. Rebecca C. Thompson, author of “Fire, Ice, and Physics; The Science of Game of Thrones.” There will also be live music, DJ sets, and pop-up experiences form Golden Apple Comic and Art Foundation and Alf Museum’s Cosplay for Science Initiative.

Feb.

4

Riverside Tacos & Margaritas Fest

El Patrón Downtown Riverside | 3204 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92507 | Feb. 4 | fb.me/e/27gdRCOvo

Visit participating venues with samples and specials on tacos, margaritas, michelada and other Mexican inspired dishes. The event is free to attend and will also feature live music, entertainment and raffle prizes.

Feb. 5

‘Much Ado About Nothing’

A Noise Within | 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 | Feb. 5-March 12 | anoisewithin.org

Shakespeare’s enemy-to-lovers romantic comedy is getting a new setting, Sicily after being liberated by U.S. forces during WWII. Beatrice and Benedick’s stinging verbal sparring hides a mutual attraction both try to deny until circumstances force them to do otherwise.

Feb. 6

Fran Lebowitz

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall | 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | Feb. 6 | scfta.org

Gaining fame in the late ‘70s for her book “Metropolitan Life,” which was followed in the ‘80s with “Social Studies,” Fran Lebowitz recently reignited interest with the Netflix docu-series directed by Martin Scorsese “Pretend It’s a City.” Lebowitz’s essays and interviews are known for her cultural insights and biting humor.

Feb. 7

‘Connections: Asia’

Getty Center Museum | 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 | Feb. 7-May 7 | getty.edu

The exhibit features five works of Asian art made between the 14th and 18th centuries in China, India, Korea and Japan on loan from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and displayed alongside European paintings and sculpture in the Getty’s collection made around the same time. “This juxtaposition creates visual and thematic dialogues that highlight the form and function of devotional images, woodcarving techniques, traditions of painting landscapes and portraits of prominent individuals, and the trade of luxury goods,” according to the Getty