The artworks in this exhibition are hand-picked by faculty members to showcase our students’ talent and creativity. Artwork created in various mediums including digital, drawing, printmaking, painting, and more will be on display. The opening reception is on Jan 29th, from 4-6 PM and the exhibit will continue to be up till February 20th at 5:00 PM. The IUK Art Gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 10 AM – 5 PM, and as always is free and open to the public.

Hip hop show/concert at Outhouse Records in downtown Kokomo put on by Hustle Hard ENT 79 featuring a lineup of artists who will perform and also this is the premiere of Hustle Hard ENT 79’s artist name Valedictorian 4th LP “I am no longer He…I am Him”

Take your grandparents out for a night of dancing at Century Villa and Century Fields Health Care and Retirement Community; Open to all grandparents and grandchildren, no membership required; $5 per adult; Members and grandchildren are free

Ivy Tech Kokomo “Doing the Dream” banquet with keynote speaker poet Sonia Sanchez; Ivy Tech Kokomo Hingst Hall; Individual tickets $60 each and will be available until Jan. 30^th, unless sold out earlier; All proceeds support the Ivy Tech Kokomo “Doing the Dream” Diversity Scholarship; For information, visit www.ivytech.edu/locations/kokomo/campus-news-events.

Don’t Be Scared. Be Prepared. Prepare by learning about Water and Food Supplies from Crisis Ready Howard County; Learn about how much water and food you should have on hand and how to store your supplies; Free Hands-Only CPR training from the American Red Cross will also be available; Attendees must be at least 10 years old or older.

The Widow’s Purse is aiming to combat loneliness in our community and bring people together for a night of fun and connection; Live music, opportunities to meet someone new, silent auction, cash bar, food; Cost $30 for general admission and $45 for VIP; This event is for ages 21+ only; Call (765) 271-4911 or visit widowspurse.com.

Children can enjoy dinner while they create their school-approved Valentine boxes, and fill out their Wrangler & Friends themed Valentines; This program is held inside the Wrangler and Friends classroom; Cost is $32 per child; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/registration

Help save a life; Schedule your blood donation appointment today; Visit www.khcpl.org or www.redcrossblood.org

Drop off your children for fun on the farm while you enjoy a Valentine’s date night! This program will be conducted inside our classroom; Dinner, craft workshop, and opportunity to learn about animals in winter will be offered; Cost is $32 per child; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/registration

Come dance the night away with your Valentine for a great cause! HOPE is a new nonprofit created by HOPE Behavioral in Kokomo, dedicated to supporting families and caregivers of individuals with autism and other disabilities; Cost is $35 for individuals and $60 for couples; Visit www.rhinehallevents.com.

Southern Seed, Northern Soil – Exploring Indiana’s African American Farm Communities; Carver Community Center; Join us for a deep-dive into Indiana history; Carver Center is located at 1030 N Purdum St., Kokomo; The event will take place on the 3rd floor Auditorium, which is accessible by elevator; Visit www.khcpl.org.

Bring your little ones for animal learning, adventuring and learning about winter, horseback riding, and more; The majority of this program will be in our indoor classroom. Cost is $40 per child; Visit www.wranglerandfriends.com/registration

Flight to Freedom – Celebrating Black History and Aviation; KHCPL Main; 5-6 p.m.; Join us for an exciting Black History Month program that combines local history with hands-on fun; Visit www.khcpl.org.

Circus Carnival featuring the Peru Amateur Circus presented by Turnabout Community Resource Center; Western High School; Tickets $10 adults and $5 students; Circus times: 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; Carnival from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Turnabout Community Resource Center in Russiaville; Call 753-5003 or email info@turn-about.org.

Join us for an exciting night of fun, laughter, and love! Test your matchmaking skills, participate in a silent auction for fabulous prizes, and enjoy a night filled with surprises.; Bring your friends, your competitive spirit, and maybe even find your perfect match; Visit www.rhinehallevents.com

Find inspiration for your upcoming wedding at the annual Elite Bridal Gala; Explore a wide range of wedding services, including stunning venues, beautiful floral arrangements, exquisite wedding gowns, and more; Don’t miss out on this incredible event that will help you plan your dream wedding; Find tickets on EventBrite.

All Shook Up Elvis Party – Nifty Over Fifty; KHCPL South; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Relive some rock ‘n’ roll magic with Elvis-themed trivia, bingo, and snacks! We’ll listen to Elvis’ music and have fun as we keep the legend alive; Visit www.khcpl.org.