Tuesday
Immerse yourself in art and music with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s “Art in Tune,†an event that pairs artwork from the museum’s current exhibitions with music. Local musicians will perform pieces, including original compositions, that are in conversation with works by artists such as Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Jean-Michel Basquiat. This event is free.
When 7 p.m.
Where mfa.org/programs/music/art-in-tune?event=10078
Wednesday
Learn about the history, biology and myriad uses of lichen in a workshop from Atlas Obscura. Over the course of a 90-minute workshop, Felicity Roberts, an herbalist, urban farmer, writer and textile artist, will teach viewers about various winter mushrooms, lichens and fungi, from the commonplace to the rare. Tickets cost $25.
When 5:30 p.m.
Where atlasobscura.com/experiences/foraging-in-a-winter-wonderland-of-lichen
Hear from Nikole Hannah-Jones and Chana Joffe-Walt, the hosts of The New York Times-produced podcasts “1619†and “Nice White Parents,†at the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. They will discuss audio storytelling and the impact their series have had on conversations surrounding racial justice. Tickets are $11.75.
When 8:30 p.m.
Where hotdocscinema.ca/podcast
Thursday
Make a cup of masala chai (and even turn it into an ice cream float) in a cooking class presented by the Museum of Food and Drink and Malai, an ice cream company. Pooja Bavishi, the founder and chief executive of Malai, will share the story of her family’s recipe, which has been passed down for generations, and teach readers how to use her spice blend to make a melted ice cream masala chai cake. Tickets cost $15, and registration closes at 5 p.m.
When 7 p.m.
Where mofad.org/events/0128/masalachai
Friday
Enjoy a performance of Beethoven’s works during the latest installment of the “Piano Cantabile†series at the New School’s Mannes School of Music. Three pianists, all students at Mannes, will play the composer’s final three piano sonatas. This event is free.
When 7 p.m.
Where coparemote.com/mannessounds
Grab your popcorn and cue up a fun selection from the Sundance Film Festival, which runs from Jan. 28 to Feb. 3: “Playing With Sharks,†a documentary about the shark hunter-turned-conservationist Valerie Taylor. (Ms. Taylor filmed the real sharks that appear in “Jaws.â€) Tickets are $15, and capacity is limited.
When 11 p.m.
Where festival.sundance.org
Saturday
Gather up your art materials for “Open Studio From Home: Marisol,†a craft workshop for kids and families from the Whitney Museum of American Art. First, learn about the sculptor Marisol’s life and artistic practice, and then make a six-sided, cardboard self-portrait inspired by her works. This event is free.
When 11 a.m.
Where whitney.org/events/open-studio-from-home-marisol
Sunday
Tune in to an all-day interview marathon from the Chicago Dance History Project, an organization committed to documenting and archiving Chicago’s dance history. Jenai Cutcher, the project’s executive/artistic director, will conduct seven hours of interviews with some of dance’s greats, all of whom have connections to Chicago. Interviewees include Twyla Tharp, the choreographer; Mark Morris, the founder, artistic director and choreographer of Mark Morris Dance Group; and Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Tickets cost $20.
When 12 p.m.
Where chicagodancehistory.org/events
Listen in as the actor Natalie Portman discusses her new children’s book, “Natalie Portman’s Fables,†a retelling of three classic tales, with Joanna Fabicon, the Los Angeles Public Library’s senior children’s librarian. This event is free; audience members can submit questions in advance until Jan. 27.
When 6:15 p.m.
