fri. 10

Love is a Crime — Couples, singles and groups can become crime scene investigators and step into the world of cutting-edge forensic science. Why not replace conversations hearts with performing an autopsy on a heart this Valentine’s Day season? Tickets also include a cash bar featuring Flying Bison beer and Niagara Landing wine. Some snacks are included, but revelers should save their appetite for the food trucks. R&R BBQ and Roaming Buffalo will be selling food in the museum parking lot during the event. PartyTimeBooth.com will take complimentary photos of guests in their booth and DJ Soma will provide musical entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Buffalo Museum of Science, 1020 Humboldt Pkwy., Buffalo; $ - Tickets include admission to the travelling exhibit, CSI: The Experience. 896-5200 ext. 385, www.sciencebuff.org

sat. 11

Heart 2 Heart Events presents a Pre-Valentine Champagne Brunch featuring a guest appearance by R&B artist Mr. Joey Diggs, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Executive Banquet Hall, 1254 East Ferry St., Buffalo; $. 838-2449

Hunter’s Day of Hope for Children — The 14th annual celebration of love, prayer and thanksgiving as well as a thank you from Hunter’s Hope to the Western New York Community for its continued support toward helping children suffering all over the country. This event includes bounce houses, music, dancing, games, face painting, refreshments and more for all guests, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Buffalo Bills Healthy Zone Fieldhouse, One Bills Drive, Orchard Park; Free. www.huntershope.org/hdhc

thurs. 16

Gotta Find My Purpose, Gotta Find Me — An informative and spirited talk about young people’s aspirations and the challenge of starting out in the “real” world after college, everyone’s desire to find a purpose in life, the need to take chances and change, and the importance of helping others. The evening’s panelists include: Doug Weyand, director of “Avenue Q;” Colin Dabkowski, arts critic; The Buffalo News; Adam Kreutinger, puppet designer; and Randall Kramer, artistic/executive director, MusicalFare Theatre. The event takes place 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at MusicalFare Theatre, 4380 Main St., Amherst; Free. 839-8540, www.musicalfare.com

Polar Bites — More than 50 restaurants, bakeries, wineries and makers of fine edibles and drinks offering their specialties in a fundraising event for the Buffalo Zoo, 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 at the Buffalo-Niagara Convention Center, Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo; $ - Must be 21 to attend. 995-6131, www.buffalozoo.org