• This weekend plan on attending the Great Indy Seed Swap. The Swap will be held Sat., Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University Ave. in Irvington. Admission is free. Urban gardeners are welcome to come out to swap seeds and stories from the garden. There will be a seed saving tutorial at 12:15 p.m. for beginners. There will be refreshments, including famous chili.
• Hot Jazz for Cool Kids! will be held Sun., Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair. This program will feature Premium Blend, with Jared Thompson leading everyone on a jazz journey from standards to hip-hop. These hour-long programs are presented by the Learning Curve at Central Library in partnership with The Indianapolis Jazz Foundation and Indy Jazz Fest. Admission is free.
• The Lutheran High School drama department will present Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim, on Feb. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Ruth Lilly Auditorium, 5555 S. Arlington Ave. Adult tickets are $10, students and seniors $5.
• Carrie Newcomer is coming to the Irving Theatre Feb. 15 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $20 or VIP for $30. The Grammy-winning songwriter and performer will play with pianist Gary Walters and Audio Diner. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com and it will likely sell out fast so get your tix ASAP.
• “Racing Stories” with Donald Davidson will be presented Wed., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Speedway Indoor Karting, 1067 N. Main St., Speedway. This will be a wonderful evening of storytelling about motorsports, especially the Indianapolis 500. Tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $15 each for adults, $5 for students with ID.
• Upcoming neighborhood meetings: Grace Tuxedo/Bosart Brown/Hollywood Place on Mon., Feb. 11 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Tuxedo Park Baptist Church (29 North Grant Ave.); Woodruff Place on Mon., Feb. 11 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Woodruff Place Town Hall (735 Woodruff Place East Dr.); Rivoli Park on Tues., Feb. 12 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Clifford Corners (3125 East 10th St.); Springdale on Tues., Feb. 12 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Alford House (2428 E 10th St.).
• As the pothole season begins, please report them to the Mayor’s Action Center at 317-327-4622 or on the Request Indy Web site or app. Be specific about the location an condition of the pothole.
• Friends of Dogs Outside (FIDO), an east side organization devoted to improving the quality of life for dogs living outside, was of great service during the polar vortex, helping owners get their pets inside or improving their shelters. While there were heart-wrenching stories of animals suffering outside in the bitter cold (and one horrific death), FIDO volunteers reached out before the cold to help many more. FIDO works with city agencies for outreach, a pet food pantry and more, and is all volunteer, but relies on donations of food, fencing, and more. Visit their Web site at www.fidoindy.org or call them at 317-221-1314 to see how you can help.