Motif Event Picks for February 8 – February 14

THU 9

Beer vs Wine Dinner: Do you like wine and the SO like beer? Argue no longer, this four course dinner pairs wine and beer with foods to please any palate. 6:30pm, 84 Tavern on the Canal, 15 Canal St, Westerly. eatdrinkri.com/events/84-tavern-canal-beer-vs-wine-dinner-featuring-dogfish-head

SAT 11

Black & White Masquerade Ball: Join the Ocean House for a swanky soirée spilling with delicious food, live music, champagne and just a hint of mystery. This year’s theme pays tribute to the greatest party host of all, “The Great” Mr. Jay Gatsby! Proceeds support the Ocean Community Chamber Foundation. 1 Bluff Ave, Watch Hill, Westerly. oceanhouseevents.com

SUN 12

Retro Country Experience: Do you like country but more than just songs about women, dogs or beer? This throwback concert shows off classic Opry artists and their songs with performers Joann Svendsen and Bill Bartholomew. 6pm, Sandywood Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way, Tiverton.sandywoodmusic.com

MON 13

Code Night With the Mayor: Join the mayor of Providence as he teaches a course on how to make your own website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Php, MySQL, APIs and more. Just don’t ask any questions about the firefighters’ union. 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, PVD. meetup.com/IntraCityGeeks/events/zjkxtlywhbnb/

TUE 14

That 1 Guy: Still telling yourself it’s Singles’ Awareness Day? Toss that attitude in the dumpster for this future-funk and jazz that sounds like it’s from Blade Runner. 8pm, Alchemy, 71 Richmond St, PVD. alchemyri.com