Will Wally the groundhog see his shadow? Plus 12 more Best Bets this week.

The Super Bowl is this week, and we have your party ops covered. But there’s plenty of other non-pigskin party plans to score this week.

Updated Jan. 28: The Chinese New Year Festival at the NC State Fairgrounds, previously listed for this weekend, has been canceled.

Groundhog Day 2020

Hopefully throwing shade on winter is local groundhog phenom Sir Walter Wally — back for the ever-popular Shadow Ceremony (12 noon) on the Bicentennial Plaza (and clearly outshining Philly’s lesser groundhog Punxsutawney Phil). Will Sir Walter Wally continue his climb up the Weather Channel’s prestigious list of top “Groundhogs to Watch”? Will he forecast an early spring? You’ll have to come and find out. Then stay and play at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences for plenty of rodent-related fun, with presentations like “More Than Just Mice: Really Weird Rodents” and exhibits (think: “Groundhog Toss Game,” “Meet the Groundhog” and more). 11 West Jones St., Raleigh. Feb. 2, noon-4 p.m. Free. naturalsciences.org

Krispy Kreme Challenge

Will run for doughnuts. 2400 calories, 12 doughnuts, 5 miles, 1 hour. ’Tis the story of this quintessential running tradition from Memorial Belltower on the campus of North Carolina State University that travels 2.5 miles through downtown Raleigh to Krispy Kreme on North Person Street, where runners pause to down a dozen doughnuts — and then run back. What began as a run among 10 friends, has grown to epic proportions and national acclaim: 5,000-plus people plodded the pavement in 2019 for pillowy perfect treats and bragging rights of their physical and gastric prowess, simultaneously adding to the now cumulative total donation to UNC Children’s Hospital of a whopping $1.6 million. See, doughnuts are good for you. Now, can you stomach it? 2011 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Feb. 1, race start, 8 a.m.; race bibs can be picked up by the Memorial Belltower from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Registration from $25; registration will still be open on race day. krispykremechallenge.com

MLK Black History Month Parade & Block Party

Head to the Bull City to kick off Black History Month for the “Acknowledge the Past, Improve the Future”-themed 18th annual MLK Black History Month Parade, hosted by “Spectacular Magazine,” featuring floats, marching bands, cars, step/dance/drill teams, cars, mascot and cartoon characters and more. Hang out for the daylong Block Party with food trucks, vendors and plenty of family fun. The parade takes place on Fayetteville Street from W.G. Pearson Elementary School to NCCU at noon. The block party is on Burlington Avenue starting from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1. Free. spectacularmag.com

Beer-thoven

According to Beethoven, “Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.” Now, imagine you add beer. Music and malt beverage is a match made in heaven. The new Beer-thoven event at Bull City Ciderworks is a showcase for the UpClose Chamber Music Series, as the Verona Quartet performs. Hailed by The New York Times as an “outstanding ensemble” who rose to national prominence at international competitions, the prestigious quartet will feature Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 18, No. 1 and String Quartet Op. 135. The Verona Quartet is the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle’s String Quartet-in-Residence, and is also slated to make an additional 40 musical appearances throughout the 2019-20 season. 305 S. Roxboro St., Durham. Feb. 6, 8 p.m. $20. thecot.org

‘Scott Avett: Invisible’

It’s the last weekend to see the exhibit by Scott Avett of the North Carolina band, The Avett Brothers. Sunday is the last day for his first solo show, which includes 45 large-scaled pieces that showcase intimate family moments. $12 for non-members with discounts for seniors, youth and members. North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh. 919-715-5923 or ncartmuseum.org.

‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’

Word’s out. Raleigh Little Theatre’s “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” popular production has been extended through Feb. 8. On Feb. 2, following the 3 p.m. performance, stay for a post-show discussion: “Autism, Family and Representation in Theater and Media,” moderated by Betsy Ludwig, executive director of Arts Access. A previously announced sensory-friendly performance is scheduled for Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.

About the play: RLT presents for the first time the Tony Award-winning play based on the novel by Mark Haddon. It’s the story of 15-year-old Christopher, a young man who, despite his extraordinary brain and exceptional intellect, is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life and falls under suspicion for the death of his neighbor’s dog. Actor Michael Larson, who is autistic, is in the starring role. Gaddy-Goodwin Teaching Theatre, 301 Pogue St., Raleigh. Extended through Feb. 8, times vary. Sensory-friendly performance, Feb. 9, 3 p.m. Adults: $27, students/seniors 62+: $23, First Sunday: $14. raleighlittletheatre.org

Town Mountain

Pop over to The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop for Town Mountain — “the best bluegrass to come along in quite some time.” You may have heard of ’em. Their viral rendition of Springsteen’s 1984 single “I’m on Fire” has racked up over 6 million streams on Spotify alone. And coming off a big year of major fest performances, the rowdy, energetic band recently opened for Robert Earl Keen and Grammy-nominee Tyler Childers at Red Rocks. This band is making big waves and this is one big, raw, soulful show you won’t want to miss. 224 S. Blount St., Raleigh. Jan. 31, 9 p.m. 21+, from $10. townmountain.net; thepourhousemusichall.com

Triangle Food and Wine Experience

Foodies and oenophiles, #twfe2020 is happening. The world-class charity wine and food event that attracts thousands each year is back with plenty of palate-please plate-and-potable pairings. Think Piedmont Restaurant with Bricoleur Vineyards; Sullivan’s Steakhouse with Metaphora Wines; and O-Ku Raleigh with Au Bon Climat. Buy a ticket and raise a glass in support of the work of the Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center, which helps children reach their potential regardless of ability. In 2019, TWE raised over $2.35 million for the School. Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Events, times, places and prices vary. trianglewineexperience.org

Toy Boom!

It’s Slinky, it’s Slinky, It’s fun, it’s a wonderful toy … It’s fun for a girl and a boy! Boomers are gonna go bonkers over this nostalgic walk down memory lane at NC Museum of History’s “Toy Boom!” — curated for you to relive your childhood (or, for Xers, millienials and more, to revisit the toys of yore). Interactive, hands-on and/or viewable toys are divided into sections, like TV Westerns, Space Age, zany toys, dolls, action figures and more. Go nuts with a game of Twister; awe at the wonder of a giant Lite-Brite wall; show your art skills via an Etch A Sketch station; get your race on at the working Hot Wheels racing tracks (complete with inversion loops); and more. 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. Through Jan. 3, 2021. Free. ncmuseumofhistory.org

Downtown Raleigh Murals & Public Art Tour

Spend your Saturday at the intersection of Insta-ready relevant public art (aka the corner of Salisbury and Martin streets) with this cool walking tour of Raleigh’s best and most vibrant large-scale art works, with a central focus on murals. Buff up on your knowledge of the artists behind these works and and their inspiration. Android phone users can download the Abstracted Motion app to use on the tour. Tour begins at the Wake County Justice Center, 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, outside the entrance that is closest to the corner of Salisbury and Martin streets, and ends two blocks away in front of the Convention Center at 500 S. Salisbury St. Feb. 1, 1:30 p.m. (tour lasts 90-105 minutes; see site for additional dates). Registration required. This tour is pay-what-you-want. If you enjoy the tour, compensate your guide appropriately (guide receives $15 to $20 per adult, but you are free to give more or less). Free street parking available on weekends. The closest parking deck is the Wake County parking deck, located at 216 W. Cabarrus St. facebook.com/RaleighWalkingTours/

2020 Good Food Awards N.C. Showcase

Cheese. Chocolate. Beer. Jam. Spirits. Coffee. Snacks. Sauces. Sounds like a recipe for a good time. Head over to Fullsteam Brewery for a taste of North Carolina’s Good Food Award winners & finalists as they showcase delicious and sustainably minded products. Sample and shop directly from current and past finalists and winners while imbibing Full Steam brews, including the 2020 Good Food Award winner Farm’s Edge: Barrel-Aged Ava. 726 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. Feb. 1, 2-5 p.m Free to attend. fullsteam.ag

Sights and Sounds Concert Series

Pregame your Super Bowl Sunday with saxophonist Robert Young at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Young joined the faculty of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in 2016 and has won international awards. East Building, SECU Auditorium, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Feb. 2, 2 p.m. Members, youth 7-18, college students with ID, $15; all others, $17. ncartmuseum.org

Onesie Pub Crawl Raleigh

As if you need another reason to rock your Forever Lazy, now you can bar-hop in it for up to 14 hours for the comfiest crawl of them all (and, luckily, you’ll be appropriately dressed for the post-hop long winter’s nap). Join at any point for live entertainment, no cover charges, drink specials, costume contest and cash prizes. You can reuse your wristband from the Onesie Pub Crawl to attend LepreCon St Patrick’s Crawl Raleigh without checking in. Various locations, Raleigh. Feb. 1, noon until. $10-$20, wristbands are required to be part of the event. onesieraleigh.eventbrite.com

This story was originally published January 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM.