Best things to do Super Bowl weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: February 7 - 9

Creativity and science collide in this immersive experience from a team of researchers and artists around the themes of grief, loss, and human connection. The Dorothy Chandler reading room will house a multilingual “book,” available in five languages — English, Spanish, French, Simplified Chinese, and Korean — about two stars whose fates collide. At 4:30 p.m., Star Trek: The Next Generation and Reading Rainbow star LeVar Burton will be on hand to join the co-curators for an intimate conversation; the talk is currently sold out, but The Gift experience is open to all.

Head to NeueHouse for a Black History Month event featuring artist Miela Foster’s work on Black futurism. The evening will bring together Black creatives, changemakers, and community leaders from across L.A.

Oooh, this is one of those "why we live in L.A." events for me. A new exhibit on Alice Coltrane — jazz musician, devotional leader, and wife of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane — opens at the Hammer, and a special free opening night event is the best time to check it out. The evening will see the galleries open late for the show, Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal, and music will fill the courtyard. Flying Lotus — Alice Coltrane’s grandnephew, Steven Ellison (who knew?!) — will be DJing with special guest WEBSLINGER. The exhibit is on view through May 4.

Anyone else getting a deep feeling of wanderlust lately? Be inspired by travel expert Rick Steves in a conversation about his latest book, On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer. In it, Steves explores some of the unlikely places he has traveled in his vast career and gives a personal look at his professional journey. He also takes on why he believes travel is a “political act.”

And in case you missed it, Steves joined host Larry Mantle on LAist's AirTalk last week.

In this timely dance event, choreographer Faye Driscoll explores the weathering of a storm through what she calls “a multi-sensory flesh sculpture.” Ten dancers create a vision on stage that invites the question, “How do we feel the impact of large events in the intimacy of our own bodies?” On Friday, there’s a post-show Q&A with Driscoll in the REDCAT Lounge moderated by Katy Dammers, and on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Driscoll and the Weathering team invite the public to join the company for a free pre-show warm up in the REDCAT Theater.

Waka waka waka. In-person tickets are gone, but it’s worth streaming this delightful live read of the 1979 classic The Muppet Movie with Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Paul F. Tompkins, Oscar Montoya and many more.

Cancer has affected so many families in so many ways — and survivors have stories to tell. The Baldwin Avenue Gallery and Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley will put a spotlight on survivors at the “Poetry and Stories by Survivors” event as part of their upcoming art exhibition, "Beyond the Diagnosis: Art for Hope and Healing." The art spans a variety of media and the pieces will be sold to raise awareness and funds to benefit Cancer Support Community; the exhibit runs through Feb. 22.

Santa Monica Place welcomes the Year of the Snake with comedian Paul “PK” Kim. Pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for kids and enjoy cultural performances and art under a canopy of red and gold lanterns, symbolizing good fortune for the year ahead.

In Manhattan Beach, Manhattan Village plaza is also hosting a celebration with lion dances, crafts, and more from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Indie favorites like Andrew Bird, Bright Eyes, David Longstreth of Dirty Projectors, The Milk Carton Kids, and many more will take the stage in Glendale to support fire relief efforts for the Eaton Fire victims.

Who needs Austin? Punk past is punk present at South by South Bay, a celebration of local bands at Saint Rocke and other venues across Hermosa Beach this weekend. Catch Venice band Strawberry Fuzz or Fullerton natives the Adolescents on Saturday, and a set by Redd Kross on Friday.

The Broad’s PST ART: Art & Science Collide project, "Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar," is kicking off at Elysian Park with a day filled with nature-based workshops and engaging activities designed and led by Indigenous Tongva (Gabrielino) artists and educators and local environmental groups. Shuttles between The Broad and the Elysian Park planting site will be available.

The 2014 film Whiplash, about a strict music teacher and his protege, brought early acclaim for writer/director Damien Chazelle and composer Justin Hurwitz, who later made La La Land together. This live event features the film in front of an 18-piece jazz big band ensemble and world-class drummer conducted by Hurwitz. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to MusicCares to support artists following the L.A. wildfires.

If you need some fresh air during the big game, Fatty Mart has outside space and TVs galore for their big game watch party. Plus great eats, of course.

Upgrade your Super Bowl eats to a fancy board from Farmshop. Not a Dorito in sight! Is this even allowed? Who knows but it’s still delish.

You can order now through Feb. 9, with pickup timeslots starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

Reserve your spot for drink deals and a hopping watch party at the Dime.

Local favorite The Greyhound is a Philly bar, so wear your Eagles gear and come hungry. Go birds.

All three San Pedro Fish Market locations (Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro) will have an all-day happy hour for the big game, with new menu items. The location in Long Beach will be showing Super Bowl LIX for a more official watch party.

Game Day Specials include a six-pack of STK Signature Burgers & Chips for $49, loaded fries for $19, and an 18-piece order of chicken wings for $45.