YEAR OF THE ROOSTER North Quincy High School hosts a free Lunar New Year Festival with live entertainment, karaoke, local marketplace vendors, Asian restaurants, and interactive games for people of all backgrounds. Hosted by Quincy Asian Resources Inc., the event has attracted thousands to its Lunar New Year market and food festival.

316 Hancock St., Sunday, Feb. 12, noon-6 p.m.; www.quincyasianresources.org.

EAT LOCALLY The South Shore Locavores hosts David Pepe’s presentation on raising heritage breeds of chickens and turkeys. Monthly events are sponsored by Kingston Public Library and Edible South Shore & South Coast magazine.

Kingston Senior Center, 30 Evergreen St., Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; free, donations accepted.

SHORE WALKER Naturalist and hiker Carolyn Sones speaks on exploring the full 230-mile length of the Bay Circuit Trail connecting the North and South shores.

WaterWatch Lecture Series, South Shore Natural Science Center, Norwell, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m.; free.

STINKY LOVE Mass. Audubon South Shore Sanctuaries’ monthly series for children ages 3-5 shows some love to an underappreciated local critter — the skunk.

North River Wildlife Sanctuary, 2000 Main St., Marshfield, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; $7, $5 member child; register www. massaudubon.org/southshore.

Also at the sanctuary: “Coastal Birds by Van,’’ Saturday, Feb. 18, 1-3:30 p.m.

CROSSING BRIDGES The Company Theatre presents the new musical “The Bridges of Madison County,’’ based on the novel by Robert James Waller.

30 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, Thursday, Feb. 16, through Feb. 19; $41-$43, www.companytheatre.com.

RECKLESS ONE With the recent release of her recording “Reckless Ones,’’ vocalist and songwriter Chrissi Poland received acclaim for her versatility. She is joined by prolific songwriter Ari Hest.

River Club Music Hall, 78 Border St., Scituate, Friday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.; tickets www.theriverclubmusichall.com.

WINTER MUSIC The Sharon Community Chamber Orchestra performs its Winter Concert, featuring music by J.C. Bach, von Weber, and Philip Glass’s Saxophone Quartet Concerto.

Immaculate Conception Church, 193 Main St., Easton, Sunday, Feb. 12, 3 p.m.; www.scco.org.

BUILDING BLOCKS Plymouth Public Library hosts “Lego Fun’’ for children 8-12.

132 South St., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.; register www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org.

SPOKEN WORDS The Art of Words poetry reading series hosts Kevin Gallagher, editor of “spoKe,’’ a Boston-based poetry annual; and Susan Mahan, author of four poetry chapbooks.

Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., Sunday, Feb. 12, noon; free.

FIDDLING AROUND Audrey Budington of New Hampshire and Brandon Brown of Scotland perform a lively variety of original and traditional tunes on fiddle and guitar, influenced by Irish, Cape Breton, and Scottish styles.

Unitarian Church of Sharon, 4 North Main St., Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.; $15.

BROKEN HEARTS The Hingham Public Library hosts its second annual South Shore Story Slam. Participants share true stories on the theme of heartbreak.

66 Leavitt St., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2 p.m.

LOVE OF LEARNING Local teacher and artist Noah Lubin speaks about creative thinking and nurturing a lifetime love of curiosity and learning.

Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.; RSVP nhait@nertamidschool.org.

GALLERY ARTISTS South Street Gallery’s Twelve Gallery Artists, to be featured throughout the year, will combine in a current exhibit.

149 South St., Hingham; www.southstreetgallery.com.

Also at the gallery, professional fine art appraiser Arthur Garrity offers verbal appraisals of etchings, prints, or paintings for a fee. Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Proceeds donated to Hingham Historical Society. Call 781-749-0430 for an appointment.

WRITERS MEET Writers are invited to a monthly discussion and workshop held the third Thursday of each month.

Manomet Branch Library, 12 Strand Ave., Plymouth, Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.; www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org.

BIGGS SOUND Richard Hill performs “Musical Favorites of E. Power Biggs,’’ on the Austin Organ.

Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant St., Brockton, Sunday, Feb. 12, 12:15 p.m.; donations accepted.

ART OF THE GAME Art Off the Wall, the South Shore Art Center’s winter fund-raiser, showcases 100 pieces of original donated art. Purchases of a Collector’s Ticket will participate in a bingo-like call game and go home with an original piece of art.

119 Ripley Road, Cohasset, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 7–10 p.m.; Collector’s Tickets $195, guest tickets $55, www.ssac.org.

MEMBERS EVENT Boston Music Award winner Will Dailey will perform.

Spire Center, 25½ Court St., Plymouth, Friday, Feb 17, 8 p.m.; $15, free for WUMB members; www.spirecenter.org.

Also at the Spire: blues performers the Delta Generators Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.; $20.

WINTER FEAST South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Winterfest 2017 showcases a mix of local restaurants, wine merchants, and craft brewers in an evening of sipping and sampling.

Lombardo’s, 6 Billings St., Randolph, Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:30- 8 p.m.; $55 door, preregister www.southshorechamber.org/events/register/8634

LOCAL FAVORITE Cape Cod songwriter and performer Kathleen Healy performs at the South Shore Folk Music Club.

Beal House, 222 Main St., Kingston, Friday, Feb. 17, 8 p.m.; $8, $7 member, www.ssfmc.org.

JOINT CONCERTS The Handel and Haydn Society performs a collaborative concert with choruses from Brockton High School and Silver Lake Regional High School.

Brockton High School, 470 Forest Ave., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m.; www.brocktonpublicschools.com.

Send information about events at least two weeks in advance to Robert Knox at rc.knox2@gmail.com.