Things to do this in Boston this week: Feb 3–7

Hold space for The Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2025 Woman of the Year - Emmy, Tony, Grammy-winning and two-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo - at a celebratory roast on Feb. 5 at 7pm. The oldest theatrical organization in the United States celebrates her truly unique and impactful presence in the entertainment world with this exciting event, after which she will be presented with her Pudding Pot at Farkas Hall, the Hasty Pudding’s historic home in Harvard Square since 1888. Doors open at 6pm, with programming ending at 10:15pm.

Rom com lovers, get cozy in your favorite PJs and head over to the Charles River Speedway for Sleepless at The Speedway: A Rom-Com Pajama Party + Romance Book Pop Up. With Valentine’s Day in our sights, this sipping, shopping, and snuggling event includes gal/val/palentine card-making, games, refreshments (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) by Rite Tea+Whiskey Bar, and romance book shopping from diverse romance pop-up bookshop, Read My Lips. End the evening with a viewing of Sleepless in Seattle starting at 7pm. Food and snacks may be brought in from Speedway businesses like Pizza Project, Super Bien, and Notch Provisions. Doors open at 6pm.

Step into a night of glam and groove at the ICA’s First Fridays: All That Glitters. Get inspired by Charles Atlas’s pioneering media-dance works in the gallery and then show off your own shine by creating your own shimmering art. Sip a cocktail and take to the dance floor with DJ beats and participatory dance floor activations by the iconic Haus of Glitter. Bring home memories of this 21+ event by snapping a photo or two in the photo booth.