It’s that time of year. Cabin fever has set in. We want to be out, but don’t want stray too far from home. Who knows what the weather is going to bring? It could get into the 70s or hit sub-zero. (It is Missouri, after all.)

Not to worry! We’ve gathered up some February entertainment ideas to help combat the wintertime blues.  

1st - 28th Art exhibit Creative Paleontology: The Artform of Prehistory at the Mildred M Cox Gallery. At this collaborative show, William Woods University student artists will display original works they’ve created by using a variety of media. Each piece is inspired by excavated fossils and specimens that were unearthed in South Dakota in 2020 by a team from Westminster College. 

2nd & 9th Live Music Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Brooklyn Pizza. Enjoy an authentic Brooklyn-style pizza, red checkered tables and live music in Fulton’s downtown Brick District. Mere Mortals bluegrass band plays the first Wednesday, followed by Planet Jazz the second Wednesday.

5th Garriott Porter Art Studio, LLC, located in Fulton’s lovely downtown Brick District, presents a first Saturday artist reception for Chris Beedle of Bluelight Fabricators. This Best of Missouri Hands artist takes repurposed metal items and welds them into imaginative sculptures. Reception with light refreshments begins at 5:00 p.m. with artist introduction and discussion at 5:30.  Details on the Facebook event page.  

10th (originally scheduled for the 3rd) Grab your BFF and head to downtown Fulton for the Brick District’s Thursday night Galentine’s Day Chocolate Crawl . Shop local with sampling chocolate treats offered by participating merchants. Complete your passport for a chance to win a special prize. 

17th The Grapes of Death - Canterbury Hill’s popular Thursday night dinner with a side of murder continues February 17 and March 17. Sharpen your sleuthing skills and reserve your tickets soon, as these shows sell out. Call 573-896-9966.

18th Women, Wine and Wild Game - Enjoy a Friday enjoying with wild game appetizers, Missouri wines and conversation with women who are interested in hunting, wildlife and habitat conservation. Hosted by both Missouri Pheasants and Quail Forever in conjunction with the National Deer Association. To be held in the historic Scout Cabin at Veteran’s Park.  

24th - 26th William Woods University Theatre Presents: The Bald Soprano a ground-breaking adult-focused “anti-play” about absurdism. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Visit the WWU Mainstage page for details.