ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE MEETING -- The first meeting of the new committee rates the state of the arts in Cincinnati. Food and refreshments provided. 4 p.m. Thursday. Free. Council Chambers, City Hall, 801 Plum St., Downtown.

BOUNTIFUL BRUNCH BUFFETS -- Enjoy peaceful Sunday mornings at a brunch in the park. Brought to you by Hamilton County Park District. $9.30 per person ages 9 and up; $5.65 for children. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunches served at two locations. Through March10 at the Mill Race Lodge, 1515 West Sharon Road, The Mill, Winton Woods, Springfield Twp. 513-825-6467. Through Feb.24 at Sweetwine Lodge, 600 Nordyke Road, The Vineyard, Woodland Mound, Anderson Twp. 513-474-3008.

BOY SCOUT RECOGNITION BANQUET -- The Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America holds its annual recognition banquet. Rob Braun emcees. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Madison, 700 Madison Ave., Covington. 513-961-2336.

CANDLELIGHT SINGLES -- Local singles are invited twice each week for an evening of dinner and music by candlelight with other Single Business Professionals ages 23-39, 40-50, 51 and up. 7:30-11 p.m. Saturdays; 6:30-10 p.m. Mondays. $40 per person. Groups meet at various Greater Cincinnati locations. ... Dance and dine by Candlelight at the Valentine's Day Dinner Dance. $55 per person. 6:30-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Vernon Manor Hotel, 400 Oak St., Avondale. Reservations are required. 513-761-6201 orwww.candlelightsingles.com.

AN EVENING IN VIENNA -- Spend the night in Austria without leaving the city. The Flying Cloud Academy of Vintage Dance brings you An Evening in Vienna, a night of dancing from the romantic Strauss era and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Flying Cloud Academy and the Seven Hills Sinfonietta. 8:30-11 p.m. Saturday. $20. Hannaford Hall, Calvary Episcopal Church, 3766 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 513-733-2092.

GOING HOME IN MOVIES -- The Xavier University 2001-2002 Film Series brings you Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru (To Live), sixth in the eight-part series of films dealing with people going home. This 1952 film focuses on a clerk trying to make a difference in the world with the little time he has left in it. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Free. Kelley Auditorium in Alter Hall, Xavier University, Evanston. 513-745-3811.

HEART'S DESIRE -- Where kisses are given out like candy. The Know Theatre Tribe and Michael Lee co-host the Second Annual private party to benefit the American Heart Association. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursday. $10 before 10 p.m.; $15 thereafter. Spy Club, 301 Fifth St., Downtown. 513-684-0123 or RSVP to HeartsDesireParty@hotmail.com.

LOVE THYSELF -- Is what the Five Seasons Country Club calls their Spa and Tennis Social to benefit the Breast Cancer Alliance of greater Cincinnati. This event features salon and spa services, Pilates and Yoga classes, tennis singles or doubles and a buffet. Noon-7 p.m. Sunday. $35 for buffet; $75 for buffet and one spa, tennis or fitness service; $100 for buffet and two services. Five Seasons Country Club, 11790 Snider Road, Symmes Twp. 513-842-1188 or 513-588-4142.

MARDI GRAS NITE AT THE RACES -- $500 raffle. Casino. Black Jack. Split the pot. Pull tabs. Videotaped horse races. What more could you want? 5:30 p.m. Saturday. $50 to name a race; $25 to name a horse. Holy Cross Immaculata, Parish Community Center, Pavilion and Guido streets, Mount Adams. 513-421-2887 or 513-381-1451.

MOHAMMAD JAFARI'S IRANIAN DOCUMENTARIES -- The Cincinnati Film Society presents Mohammad Jafari's Iranian documentaries, Christine, Alone in Tehran and Laleh and Laden. 7 p.m. Wednesday. $5; $4 CFS and CAM members. Cincinnati Art Museum auditorium (DeWitt entrance), 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. 513-251-6060.

RACIAL JUSTICE BREAKFAST -- Share in the breakfastivities by discussing how to break down discriminating barriers for better communities. The featured speaker is Douglas Jones, who was the lead prosecutor in the trial of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Ala. RSVP by Feb. 11. 7:30-9:45 a.m. Feb. 14. $40 per person. Corbett Tower, Music Hall, 1243 Elm St., Downtown. 513-381-8213.

RICHWOOD GALLERY & VINEYARDS ART SHOW AND WINE TASTING -- Cheers to some good original art, jewelry and homegrown wine! A wine tasting kicks off the Richwood Gallery and Vineyards Art Show where works from 14 artists are on display. Must be 21 to sample wine. 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Free. Richwood Gallery, 11625 U.S. 42, Union. 859-485-1420.

SECOND ANNUAL CRAETIVE BLACK TIE AND MAD HATTER GALA -- The Young Professionals of the American Cancer Society ask you to "Tie One On and Top It Off." Wear whatever you want; the only requirement is either a creative tie or hat. Mad hatters rock out with the Rusty Griswolds and MIX 94.1. Tickets include hors d'ouevres, beer, soft drinks and valet parking. Cash bar and silent auction also. 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday. $40 in advance; $50 at door. Old St. George Church, 42 Calhoun St., Clifton. 513-891-1600, ext. 324.

SUNDAY SALONS -- These weekly Sunday events benefit Women Helping Women and make winter a little sunnier. Food for Your Soul (Mate). 3-7:30 p.m. Indian Hill. $100 (limited to 18 guests). ... Chocolate Covered. 5-7 p.m. Hyde Park. $45 (limited to 28 guests). ... Women Who Changed History. Noon-2 p.m. Wyoming. $40 (limited to 22 guests). 513-207-5492 for reservations.

V-DAY DINNER DANCE -- The Cincinnati Men's Chorus invites you to this Valentine's Day Dinner Dance, which includes a buffet dinner, cash bar, cocktails and, of course, dancing. Benefits the Cincinnati Men's Chorus. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $45 per person. Reservations required, seating limited. One Riverboat Row, Covington. 513-942-5146.

VEGAS NITE -- High rollers unite! It's Vegas, Baby! The Coalition of Neighborhoods and Men of the Valley present their annual fund raiser. BYOB. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday. $10 donation. Hartwell Recreation Center, Caldwell Drive, Hartwell. 513-531-2676.

WALDORF OPEN HOUSE -- The Cincinnati Waldorf School hosts this open house for public tours, a puppet play, displays of students' work and a question-and-answer-session with faculty and administration. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Free. Cincinnati Waldorf School, 745 Derby Ave., Winton Place. 513-541-0220 or www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org.

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