Thursday, Feb. 8

Lotus, 7:30 p.m. at Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. The instrumental electronic jam band will perform with opener Marvel Years. Tickets are $25 plus fees via Ticketmaster.

They Might Be Giants, 8 p.m. at Newport Music Hall, 1722 N. High St. The alternative-rock group will perform tracks off its latest album, “I Like Fun.” Tickets are $26.50 plus fees via Ticketmaster.

Friday, Feb. 9

Franklinton Fridays, 5 p.m. at 400 West Rich, 400 W. Rich St. in Franklinton. The bimonthly event features art galleries, interactive exhibits, live entertainment and local food. Admission is free.

J Dilla Tribute, 9 p.m. at The Angry Baker, 247 King Ave. Hosted by local DJ Pos2, the tribute show honors producer J Dilla with a night of music, food and a full bar. Admission is free.


Saturday, Feb. 10

Valentine’s Day pop-up, 1 p.m. at It’s All Natural, 1360 Cherry Bottom Rd. in Gahanna. Enjoy vegan desserts, including cupcakes, blondies, cinnamon rolls and more. Admission is free.

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, 7 p.m. at Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. The English rock group will perform tracks off its latest album, “Who Built The Room?” Tickets are $35 plus fees via Ticketmaster.

Sunday, Feb. 11

Brunch + Beats Sunday Special, 12 p.m. at Pure Ultralounge, 3520 Allegheny Ave. Enjoy an afternoon of old-school hip-hop, R&B, funk and soul music topped off with food.

Pets, Pints & Pucks, 12 p.m. at BrewDog USA, 96 Gender Rd in Canal Winchester. The Columbus Humane Society teams up with BrewDog and the Columbus Blue Jackets for an afternoon of beer, adoptable animals, raffles and more. Admission is free.