Restaurant critic Jim Myers will discuss great Nashville restaurants tonight, 7:30-9, at the Gordon Jewish Community Center. Second of a three-part "Focus on Food" series. Information: [email protected] or call 356-7170.

SATURDAY, JAN. 29
‘ArtSparks’ Open House
Try drawing, cake decorating, watercolor cards, knitting, flower arranging and more. Instructors will be on hand at the Franklin Recreation Complex, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with plenty of free “make it, take-it” projects to choose from, plus demonstrations of acrylic, oil and watercolor painting techniques. Children’s activities. Free admission: 790-5719, ext. 20.

SUNDAY, JAN. 30
Belmont Faith & Family Day
Men’s basketball game vs. Stetson at 2 p.m., followed by 4:30 p.m. performance by Christian recording artists Mikeschair. Curb Event Center. Adults $10, $5 for ages 17 and younger. Information: 460-2255.

MONDAY, JAN. 31
Focus on Food
Kevin Alexandroni’s cooking demonstration kitchen. Participants will learn to make and enjoy tapas, popular small plates of food. Third of a three-part series at Gordon Jewish Community Center. 6-9 p.m. Information: [email protected] or call 356-7170.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 2
Interfaith Harmony Breakfast
Wisdom House, the new interfaith educational center of Scarritt-Bennett, will host the Tennessee State Interfaith Harmony Breakfast, 8- 10 a.m., at Bennett Hall 1008 19th Ave. S., Nashville. Immediately after the breakfast, Scarritt-Bennett will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Wisdom House. Rabbi Rami Shapiro, director of Scarritt-Bennett’s Wisdom House and co-founder of World Interfaith Harmony Breakfasts, will speak to breakfast attendees about “The Real Promise of Interfaith Dialogue.” Information: www.scarrittbennett.org.

THURSDAY, FEB. 3
Book Launch
Mary Hance, known to Tennessean readers as Ms. Cheap, will sign her new book, “Love for a Lifetime: Daily Wisdom and Wit for a Long and Happy Marriage,” 5-7 p.m. at Bookman/Bookwoman, 1713 21st Avenue South. Additional signings will be held Feb. 13 at Barnes & Noble, Cool Springs, 2 p.m., and March 3 at Belle Meade Plantation, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 255-2665.

ENDING FEB. 5
“I’ll Be Seeing You”
A 1940’s musical by Lydia C. Bushfield, directed by David Compton, at Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre. Main stage, Tuesday-Saturday evenings. Senior matinees Jan. 13 and 20. Information and reservations: 646-9977.

SATURDAY, FEB. 12
Broadway At Bethlehem
A slice of Broadway comes to Franklin for the fifth annual Broadway at Bethlehem benefit featuring Tennessee Rep/Broadwayworld.com favorite Martha Wilkinson, international performers Holly Shepherd and Jennifer Richmond, as well as popular Nashville-area artists Daron Bruce, Amanda Lamb and B.J. Rowell at the Bethlehem UMC Performing Arts Center, 2419 Bethlehem Loop Road, Franklin. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15. Information: [email protected], 791-6456, ext. 2.

FEB. 11-13
Antiques and Garden Show
Celebrating its 21st year, The Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville draws attendees from all over the country and the world to view spectacular gardens, hear lectures and see and purchase rare and beautiful antiques. Nashville Convention Center. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets $15 ($10 in advance). Seniors $10. Information: 352-1282.

Wisdom of Rumi Retreat
Scarritt-Bennett Center’s Wisdom House will present Embracing the Divine Through the Wisdom of Rumi, a weekend retreat designed for people who want to learn more about Rumi and Sufism. The retreat will be led by Kabir and Camille Helminski, the premier Rumi translators, scholars and spiritual leaders of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism in North America. Information: 340-7557

SATURDAY, MARCH 5
Middle TN Genealogical Society
Beginning genealogy workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles Senior Center, 174 Rains Ave. Lunch provided. Topics to be discussed include where to begin, census records, vital statistics, and military records. Information: [email protected], 743-3487, ext. 800.

FEB. 17-19
Tailgate Antique Show & Music Valley Antiques Market
The Tennessee State Fairgrounds is the new home of the Tailgate Antique Show & Music Valley Antiques Market, held in conjunction each year with the Heart of Country Antiques Show. Thursday noon-5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $14. Information: [email protected], 317-598-0012

FEB. 17-19
Antiques to the Fiddlers Inn
Hotel rooms are turned into retail and wholesale shops. There will be outside booths as well. Fiddlers Inn, 2410 Music Valley Dr. Thursday noon-7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $7. Information: 686-8202.

FEB. 18-19
Heart of Country Antiques Show
Dealers from across the country present a wide range of selected antiques and decorative accessories in every price range. Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $10 daily of $15 for two-day pass. Information: 314-962-8580.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10
Hillwood High Faceoff
Fundraising basketball game featuring parents/teachers vs. students. Prizes, contests and an inline hockey exhibition. 5-8 p.m. $6 presale, $8 at door.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Middle TN Genealogical Society
Guest speaker: Carol Roberts, director of Preservation Services at the Tennessee State Library & Archives. Program: “Solving Mysteries Using County Loose Case Files” and “Marking Graves With Only Rock Markers Can Create More Mysteries Than Answers.” 1 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles Senior Center, 174 Rains Ave. Information: [email protected], 743-3487, ext. 800.

ONGOING
Recovery Worship Services
Weekly ecumenical service for anyone in recovery are being held Wednesdays, 7-7:40 p.m., beginning June 30 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 525 Sneed Road. Information: 673-6289.

Bellevue MOMS Club - North
The Bellevue MOMS Club is the local chapter of a national, non-profit organization providing support for stay-at-home mothers in Bellevue, Kingston Springs and Pegram through ongoing play dates, activities, meetings, service projects and Moms Nights Out. Information: 662-0943, [email protected].

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., second-floor conference room, Horizon Medical Center, 111 Hwy 70 E, Dickson. Facilitators are Patrick Nicks and Naomi Grimaldi. Information: 342-1919, 800 242-5662.

Hot Chicken & Karaoke
VFW Post 1970, 7220 Charlotte Pike, is serving hot and spicy fried chicken every Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. Karaoke 7-10 p.m. Information: 352-9933.