1. Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents Stayin’ Alive (Jan. 18, 8 p.m.)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
The symphony teams up with Bee Gees tribute band Stayin’ Alive for an evening of orchestral hits by the brothers Gibbs, such as “You Should Be Dancing,” “How Deep Is Your Love” and “Jive Talkin’.” http://www.columbussymphony.com
2. Back to the Future Beer Tasting (Jan. 19, 4:30 p.m.)
Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.
Attendees will sample three beers, then pick a pint of their favorite with which to enjoy the beloved 1985 time-travel story. http://www.gatewayfilmcenter.com
3. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Breakfast (Jan. 20, 7 a.m.)
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St.
The annual breakfast celebrating the life and work of Dr. King is highlighted by a keynote speech from Yvette McGee Brown. http://www.mlkjrbreakfast.com
4. The Beatles! Backstage and Behind the Scenes (Jan. 20 – March 22)
Schumacher Gallery, Capital University, 1 College and Main, Bexley
Eight-four never-before-published images chronicle the early years of the lads from Liverpool. http://www.capital.edu/schumacher
5. Augusten Burroughs (Jan. 23, 6 p.m.)
McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening St., Worthington
Author Burroughs – best known for his memoir, Running with Scissors – speaks on his new book, This is How: Surviving What You Think You Can’t, as part of the McConnell’s Hear & Now series. http://www.mcconnellarts.org
