Annie is the newest meteorologist at the Dallas Arboretum. (Photo courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.)

Jan. 31

Sign up for our newsletter

* indicates required

ExtraOARdinary

The White Rock Rowing club will kick off its spring season at 5 p.m. with a ribbon cutting in partnership with the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Along with food and drink, there will be a boathouse tour that includes a “celebration wall” highlighting pictures of members and important accolades.

Where: White Rock Boathouse, 2920 White Rock Road

Cost: Free

More info: whiterockrowing.org

Feb. 1

The legend lives

Celebrate the 100th year of the legendary Zorro with one of The Pocket’s infamous audience-participation, popcorn-tossing, comedy spoofs.

Where: Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane

Cost: $20

More info: pocketsandwich.com

Feb. 2

You’ve seen this before

What better way to find out when spring is coming than from everybody’s favorite meteorologist: the groundhog? Actual meteorologist Colleen Coyle from WFAA will release Arboretum Annie at 7:22 a.m. to see if she sees her shadow.

Where: Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road

Cost: $5

More info: dallasarboretum.org

All in

Roll the dice, play your hand and mingle with friends at casino night organized by the Mockingbird Dads Club.

Where: Candleroom, 5039 Willis Ave.

Cost: $100

More info: mockingbirddads.com

Feb. 3

The big game on the big screen

Grab your squad and watch the Super Bowl on larger-than-life screens with concert-quality sound in comfy seats. Enjoy $3 drinks and a $7 nacho bar.

Where: Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave.

Cost: Free

More info: facebook.com/events