If you were stuck inside most of this week because of the snow, there is plenty to get you out of the house in Howard County over the next week. (But, if you want to stay inside, that’s totally fine, too).

Maybe warm up with a Scotch whisky dinner? Or maybe learn about reptiles with your little ones at the Howard County Conservancy?

Consider these activities and more for the week ending Jan. 15.

Whisky Dinner at The Elkridge Furnace Inn

6:30-9 p.m. Thursday

Indulge in a five-course Scotch whisky dinner at The Elkridge Furnace Inn on Thursday night — presuming you’re at least 21 years old.

The meal includes seared scallops on caramelized fennel as a starter, a cocoa rubbed hanger steak as the main dish and a delectable tart for dessert. Each course will be paired with a particular whisky designed to complement the flavors.

The Scotch whisky dinner will be guided by The Inn’s Chef Dan Wecker. Tickets are $156 per person, plus tax.

Manor Hill beer release

4-9 p.m. Friday

Manor Hill Brewing in Ellicott City is releasing another beer this month. On Friday, and while supplies last, patrons can enjoy Manor Hill Nut Brown, a 5.6% brown ale.

“In keeping up with #DarkBeerSeason, we decided to release another in our acclaimed Euro Series to keep us warm during the cooler months,” the brewery wrote on its website. “This timeless brew delivers a taste of tradition in every glass.”

The brew carries rich notes of chocolate, coffee, caramel and dark toasted bread with a subtle hint of roast.

All about reptiles at the Howard County Conservancy

10-11:30 a.m. Saturday

Want to meet friendly snakes? Maybe some turtles? Then stop by Saturday morning at the Howard County Conservancy’s Mt. Pleasant Farm off Old Frederick Road in Woodstock.

The friendly reptiles belong to Ray Bosmans, a reptile expert, handler and a University of Maryland professor emeritus. Besides showing off his reptile collection, Bosmans will teach participants about local reptiles and more exotic ones.

Admission is $8 for anyone 13 years and older.

Live music at Reckless Shepherd Brewery

9 p.m. Friday

Spend Friday night with the ultimate rock show experience, brought to you by Glamour Kitty. The band is celebrating what it calls the “Decade of Decadence” by performing hits from AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi. If that wasn’t enough, Glamour Kitty’s performance will feature an electrifying stage show with the band wearing outrageous superhero-inspired outfits.

The show starts at 9 p.m. at Reckless Shepherd Brewery, near Wegmans in Columbia.

Local authors at Queen Takes Book

3-5 p.m. Sunday

The authors of “Hidden History of Howard County,” a book about the untold stories of the county’s rich and fascinating past, will answer questions and give a presentation about their findings Sunday afternoon at Queen Takes Book in Columbia.

Attendees can learn about the research that Nathan and Wayne Davis did to write the book (and grab a signed copy).

If you want to preorder “Hidden History,” call Queen Takes Book at 301-456-4632 or email info@queentakesbook.com. Books also will be available at the store on Sunday.

Beatle Mania Trivia at The Collective

7-9 p.m. Tuesday

How well do you know The Fab Four? Test your knowledge against other Beatlemaniacs at trivia Tuesday night at The Collective Offshore, a restaurant on Lake Kittamaqundi near The Mall in Columbia. Cap City Trivia will bring the questions, it’s up to you to have the answers.

Trivia starts at 7 p.m., but be sure to get there early to enjoy happy hour.

Jazz night at 18th & 21st

6-10 p.m. Wednesday

Relax to the sounds of Noah Dion at the Columbia restaurant 18th & 21st on Wednesday evening. Dion is a frequent performer at the location’s live jazz nights.

While listening to Dion, sip a smoked old fashioned or a bougie carrot cocktail. Enjoy some appetizers or go for a full entree, like the New York strip or the banana leaf-wrapped red snapper.