THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2010 >>>

1. Beer enthusiasts from near and far will be gathering for the Varsity Grill's annual Ice Block Party from 5-8 p.m. A $10 pass nabs you winter beer samples from the likes of Red Hook Winterbrook, Alaskan Winter, Deschutes Jubelale, Pyramid Snow Cap, Widmer Brrr, Sam Adams Winter, Snoqualmie Avalanche, Rogue Mogul and New Belgium 2º Below.

2. Grab an early look at Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch inside the Washington State History Museum Saturday when they offer a special "sneak peek" of the exhibit at 6:30 p.m. during Third Thursday ArtWalk.

3. Organist Dennis James performs during the screening of the classic silent film Flesh & the Devil at 7 p.m. inside the Washington Center.

4. At 7 p.m. inside King's Books writer and playwright Carla Seaquist will take a break from her gig as a regular Huffington Post blogger to host a discussion about the first 365 days of the Obama Administration.

5. The Plastards perform at 9 p.m. at The Swiss.