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10 things to do in Boston this Super Bowl weekend

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Sing along with Maggie Rogers at Roadrunner

Between her two Capitol albums – “Heard It in a Past Life” (2019) and “Surrender” (2022) – singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers decided to do a little classroom soul searching. She earned a master’s degree in “religion and public life” at Harvard Divinity School, and her creation of “Surrender” was part of her thesis. She’s also spent plenty of time on concert stages, all over the world, selling out shows to crowds who adore her pop anthems and graceful movements. Before stardom came her way, Rogers was studying music production and engineering at NYU, and had made two self-released albums. The result: She knows the ropes of writing, singing, and producing, and she’s discovered exactly how to make audiences get into her groove. That talent will be on display when Rogers plays a trio of shows at Roadrunner Thursday through Sunday. — Ed Symkus

Raise your glass at the Boston Wine & Food Festival

The annual Boston Wine & Food Festival is almost halfway through its three months of vino-focused programs at Boston Harbor Hotel, which includes a number of events leading up to Valentine’s Day this weekend. While Thursday night’s champagne-tasting is sold out, you can still score tickets to a Napa wine event on Friday, a romantic “Night in Paris” French wine dinner on Saturday, or a champagne brunch on Sunday morning. See the full lineup of events and purchase tickets on the Boston Wine Festival website. — Kevin Slane

Embrace the culture of Black History Month Film Festival

Now in its third year, The Boston Globe’s Black History Month Film Festival continues its 28 days of film programming celebrating the creativity and culture of Black Americans this weekend. First up, viewers can register for free access to 1996’s female-led heist film “Set It Off” as well as a virtual discussion of the film on Monday at 3 p.m. Additionally, on Friday the MFA will host an in-person screening of “The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,” a documentary about the mother of the Civil Rights movement. — Kevin Slane

Join Eataly’s Valentine’s Day Soiree

Drink wine and nibble on cheese and sweets with your loved one at Eataly’s Valentine’s Day Soiree on this Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Eataly is inviting guests to explore its marketplace while enjoying over a dozen wine, artisanal cheeses, sweets, and more. Finish off the evening by picking up your favorite ingredients for a home-cooked meal, or stay and grab dinner at Eataly. — Natalie Gale

Savor the chocolate at ‘Salem’s So Sweet’

Salem’s annual chocolate and ice sculpture festival returns for its 21st year this from Friday through Sunday, celebrating sweets and local shops just in time for Valentine’s Day. The weekend begins with a kickoff party on Friday evening, and other highlights include ice sculptures throughout downtown Salem on Friday and Saturday, and the “Chocolate Hearts Challenge” on Saturday and Sunday, an app-based scavenger hunt where participants scan QR codes in Salem businesses for a shot at a prize. For more info, check out the Salem’s So Sweet website. — Natalie Gale

Skate with the stars at 401 Park

If you’ve ever dreamed of skating alongside an Olympian, head to 401 Park in the Fenway this Friday, where Woburn native and Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan and drag queen Milk will host the Disco on Ice Skating Show. Following the evening’s performance, attendees will be able to hop on the ice themselves to skate alongside the performers. The performance, which starts at 7 p.m., is free to watch, but getting on the ice requires a separate ticket. — Kevin Slane

Check out the new sports book at Encore

With Mass. regulators approving sports betting just in time for the Super Bowl, you can be a part of history at Encore Boston Harbor as the casino celebrates the first legal bets on the big game in Massachusetts. The WynnBET Sports Book has more than 60 TVs, a massive, immersive video wall, and food from Frank & Nicks, the Italian takeout spot from restaurauteurs Nick Varana and Frank DePasquale. The Sports Book even has cushy reclining chairs that will make you feel right at home — if your home has 60 TVs, anyways. — Kevin Slane

Head to the Seaport for the Super Bowl

Head to the Seaport on Sunday to watch the big game at The Sporting Club at Omni Boston Hotel. Starting at 4 p.m., the bar will have live entertainment from DJ J-Wall, gridiron-inspired ice sculptures, appearances by WEEI hosts Greg Hill and Jermaine Wiggins, Philadelphia and Kansas City-themed apps, and Super Bowl-inspired cocktails until 1 a.m. Reserve your spot for the bash via OpenTable. — Kevin Slane

Feed your Super Bowl party with Puritan & Co.

If you’re looking to up your hosting game this Super Bowl Sunday, leave it to the pros at Puritan & Co. to keep your party fed. Chef Will Gilson will be offering a $65 Super Bowl party pack to feed up to four people featuring shrimp cocktail (with “St. Elmo’s Fire” sauce), dry-rubbed wings (with sides of buffalo and cilantro dipping sauce), lamb meatballs (with feta and cucumber sauce), chips and dip (with pimento and Puritan Oyster Bar’s crab rangoon dip), Parker House rolls, and homemade cookies. Orders must be made ahead of time via Eventbrite, and will be available for pickup between 3 and 5 p.m. at Puritan’s Inman Square location. — Kevin Slane

Watch the action-packed Beanpot

Known as Boston’s “social event of winter season,” the first two Monday nights of February are reserved for the Beanpot, an annual hockey tournament that pits the Harvard Crimson, Boston College Eagles, Boston University Terriers, and Northeastern Huskies against each other on the ice. The 70th anniversary of this frozen showdown wraps up this Monday, with Harvard and Northeastern meeting in the finals while BC and BU battle for the consolation prize. Tickets are available now through the TD Garden website. — Cheryl Fenton

Kevin Slane

Staff Writer

Kevin Slane is a staff writer for Boston.com covering entertainment and culture. His work focuses on movie reviews, streaming guides, celebrities, and things to do in Boston.

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