Top 5 Fun Things To Do: February 7 – February 13

FRI 9 – SUN 11

Northeast International Auto Show: New cars, trucks and SUVs will fill the RI Convention Center for the 2018 Northeast International Auto Show. Fri: 12pm – 10pm, Sat: 10am – 10pm, Sun 10 – 6pm.  1 Sabin St, PVD. providenceautoshow.com

SAT 10

Cajun & Zydeco Mardi Gras Ball 2018: At this annual fest in the 1920s-style Rhodes on the Pawtuxet performers include Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, and the Knickerbocker All Stars. The ball features a costume contest with cash prizes in a variety of categories. 6:30pm. Rhodes on-the-Pawtuxet. 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston. rhodesonthepawtuxet.com

SUN 11

Love, Heartbreak & Rage: This studio class will cover the raw emotions that are often the impetus for beginning a draft or longer writing project. 9am. Ada Books, 717 Westminster Street, PVD. ada-books.com

MON 12

Crash Pawtucket: Meet government officials, entrepreneurs, and small business owners showcasing talent, ambition, and resources available for collaboration in the city. 5:30 – 8pm. Red DWG Library Co-Working Space, 413 Central Ave #300, Pawtucket. reddwglibrary.com/events/crash-pawtucket

Easy Entertaining Valentine’s Day Cooking Class: Learn through demonstrations to make a three course dinner for two that can be made in about one hour, while chatting about wine options. 6 – 7pm. Easy Entertaining, 166 Valley St #10, PVD. easyentertainingri.com