We’re heading into the last full month of winter, so there are plenty of ways to celebrate. From a Groundhog Day tea party to a Black history event celebrating Howard County residents, here are seven things to do for the week ending Jan. 5.

Live blues performance at The Collective Encore

7:30 p.m. Thursday

Columbia native and multi-instrumentalist Vanessa Collier is kicking off her two-night blues showcase in Howard County this week. Her singing, saxophone playing and songwriting make her a triple threat on the stage. Tickets are $45.

‘9 to 5: The Musical’ at Toby’ s Dinner Theatre

6 to 10 p.m. Friday

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Don’t just tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen. Stick it to the man by getting out of the house this weekend for Toby’s production of “9 to 5: The Musical,” featuring the hit music and lyrics of Dolly Parton. The ticketed show runs through March 16.

Puppy adoption at Meadows Farm Nursery

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

Roses are red, violets are blue, furry friends make for great Valentines too. The Canine Humane Network is inviting local residents to “meet your match” and take home one of many adoptable dogs and puppies at an event this weekend.

Gun and knife show at the Howard County Fairgrounds

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday

Calling all firearm collectors and enthusiasts! The West Friendship Gun and Knife Show offers 600 tables of firearms, ammunition, knives and accessories. Admission is $9 for anyone over the age of 11 and parking is free.

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Groundhog tea party at Robinson Nature Center

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday

Groundhog Day may not be the flashiest American holiday, but it sure is whimsical. Lean into the fun with a kid-friendly tea party. The event includes a groundhog craft, a puppet show and a nature walk. Tickets are $29.

Menopause documentary screening in Ellicott City

7 to 9 p.m., Monday

You don’t need a PBS subscription to watch the new film “The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause.” Recharge Modern Health and Fitness gym in Columbia is hosting a free screening of the documentary centered on the menopause crisis.

Black history event at Harriet Tubman Cultural Center

6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday

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Morgan State Alumni Association’s Howard County chapter is commemorating the historical contributions of African Americans with an intergenerational conversation centered on strength and resilience in uncertain times. The event will include a guided walking tour of the cultural center, which was formerly Howard County’s only all-Black high school. The event is free for chapter members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required.