Observational humorist Jo Koy will return to entertain audiences at the Palm Beach Improv tonight and Saturday. Comedy fans may recognize him from appearances on various VH1 I Love the ’70s, ’80s or ’90s episodes. He also has starred in several television stand-up specials from BET’s Comic View to Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza!

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On Sunday, Jo Koy’s opening act Orlando Baxter will step into the headliner spot and take over the Improv stage for the 7 p.m. show. This energetic former middle school teacher was a finalist in NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity Showcase, and a finalist in the New York Comedy Contest and the Boston Comedy festival. He’s a regular at numerous comedy clubs throughout New England, and currently tours the country performing with Koy.

What: Jo Koy; Orlando Baxter

When: Koy performs 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday. Baxter performs 7 p.m. Sunday .

Where: The Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 250, West Palm Beach

Tickets: $29 (Koy); $15.22 (Baxter)

Phone: (561) 833-1812

Where do art, culture and entertainment converge?

At the Norton Museum of Art on Thursday nights.

The popular Thursday evening event, Art After Dark, continues from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, with another creative alternative for your same-old-thing Thursday. This family friendly event can help introduce your child to the world of fine visual art with docent-led tours and do-it-yourself art activities.

The Art After Dark is a Mardi Gras Celebration featuring complimentary caricatures with Dino DiArtist at 5 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the pbpulse.com Tour explores Cocktail Culture.

But the activity not to be missed is the glass-blowing demonstrations at 6, 6:30 and 8 p.m. that highlight the "Studio Glass" exhibit on display through May 27. It features a selection of studio glass from the Museum Collection including works by internationally recognized artists Dale Chihuly, William Morris and Toots Zynsky.

The exhibit coincides with the Beth Lipman installation and the visit by the Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Roadshow, who will perform the demonstrations and, at 7 p.m., will make a piece of art using suggestions from the audience, called "You design it, we make it."

The popular DIY art activity returns from 5-7 p.m. with an evening of mask making. Also on tour at 6:30 p.m. is the Modern Masters exhibit. Catch the live banjo performance at 5 p.m. followed by music by the Zydeco band The Porch Dogs from 7-9 p.m. In Cafe 1451, a Mixology Competition will be co-hosted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16

Where: 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach

Admission: Free for members; $12 adults; $5 ages 13-21; free for younger than 13

Info: (561) 832-5196; norton.org

G. Love performs this weekend at the Garlic Fest in Delray Beach.

SADDLE UP FOR JAZZ

Jazz and Wellington haven’t always worked out well, so maybe adding polo will do the trick at this weekend’s JazzFest Wellington. The fest certainly has some name attractions: 5 p.m. today, smooth jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair, along with Cindy Bradley and local Nicole Henry. On Saturday, beginning at 1:30 p.m., a long roster of stars including conga man Sammy Figueroa and his Latin Jazz Explosion; smooth saxer Richard Elliot; jazz blues guitarists Jeff Golub and Nick Colionne; and Mindi Abair & Friends, featuring former Ambrosia lead singer David Pack. Jazz DJ Stu Grant will be the MC. In addition, there will be polo matches, refreshments and more. International Polo Club, 3667 120th Ave., Wellington. For ticket information, which ranges from general admission passes of $40 on Friday and $60 on Saturday to much pricier VIP deals: wellingtonjazz.com. | Directions, invite a friend

WHERE PUNGENT MEETS POP

Not too many places where you can eat garlic and hear national acts, too. But that’s Delray Beach’s annual Garlic Fest along Atlantic Avenue this weekend. Called "The Best Stinkin’ Party in Town," it features Gourmet Alley, where garlic is comboed with any kind of food and the Garlic Chef Stadium, which features author and Good Morning America correspondent Diana Henderiks at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Throughout the day, local chefs will face off against each other in garlic cooking showdowns.

As for music, Friday brings The Fabulous Fleetwoods (6 p.m.) and Uncle Kracker (8:30 p.m.); Saturday’s highlights include Andy Childs (12:30 p.m.) and G. Love and Special Sauce (9 p.m.); Sunday, from 2 to 7:30 p.m., features tribute bands to Journey, Bon Jovi and Billy Joel.

The fest is at Old School Square and Swinton Avenue. Today, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Information: (561) 279-0907 or dbgarlicfest.com | Directions, invite a friend

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Osceola32, a gallery and design studio that calls itself "a bit of Soho in Stuart," offers a new exhibit exploring the power of women, "The Magical Journey of Empowered Women," opening Friday, Feb. 10. Three artists are featured in the exhibit: Rachel Tribble, Patricia Curtis and Katie Henderson.

"As women, we have integrated our knowledge and wisdom and embraced the glory of our complexity. Our passion as we evolve as women is magical and daring. Empowered women think outside the box," said Rachel Goldberg, co-owners of the gallery with Michael Gordon Penn.

"The exhibition exemplifies how women can overcome, spread joy, provoke thought and connect to the infinite possibilities in life, no matter what limitations they may have," Goldberg said. "These women weave a tapestry with their art, portraying what it means to be an empowered woman."

Featured artist Tribble is a nationally known, award-winning artist whose surreal work is both meditative and captivating. She is a committed environmentalist and also a jewelry designer, and she’s currently collaborating with Disney.

Curtis is an established impressionistic painter who is drawn to color and textures. Curtis is fascinated with things and people that others may shy away from. She has learned to look for the beauty, and wants others to as well. She also teaches stress relief classes through art.

Henderson, owner of Miss Katie’s Kreations in St. Lucie West, is devoted to fashion and her vibrant abstract art shows her colorful perspective on embracing living.

This is the first show for the self-taught artist, 29, who has Down syndrome.

‘The Magical Journey of Empowered Women’

Where: Osceola32 Gallery and Design, 32 S.E. Osceola St., Stuart

When: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; exhibit runs through March 10

Admission: Free

Info: (772) 872-6072; osceola32.com

In Victorian-era novels, the men are always gathering in one room after dinner for cigars and port/sherry while the women split off to do goodness knows what (knit?) elsewhere. We always knew women got the short end of that deal, because we know how delicious port/sherry/madeira can be. Save the crocheting, give us some dessert wine.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, let’s debunk these dessert wine myths: they are all very sweet, they are just for special occasions, they’re just good with cigars. The truth: The men in those novels weren’t drinking ultra-sweet wines, you should really have a bottle in your home most of the time, and they can help make some foods a terrific eating experience.

We tried a variety of dessert wines made all over the world that were sent to us for review. Pair any of these with some goodies and you’ll have a dinner to remember.

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Country singer Craig Campbell and Christian music act The Great Transparency are among the performers at this year's Martin County Fair.

The Martin County Fair is Martin County’s biggest annual event, drawing more than 70,000 visitors to Stuart over 10 days. Its volunteer organization has more than 130 members donating more than 10,000 hours help to organize and host the fair each year so you can have a good time.

The money generated from the fair is used for improvements to the fairgrounds, scholarships and programs for Martin County youth, so when you buy that ticket you can feel good about it.

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Here are five things not to miss at the fair:

1. Country singer Craig Campbell. For Campbell, “Family Man” is not just the name of his first hit song, it’s literally who he is. He followed up the sweet ballad with the totally fun, tongue-in-cheek “Fish”. You can count on hearing both those songs when he performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Tickets are $10 at the gate.

2. Martin County Fair Kids’ Club. The Kids Club is new this year and membership is open to any child age 4-7. The first 400 club members receive a Kids’ Club backpack. Activities that introduce kids to agriculture include milking a cow and roping a calf. Sign up in Building A. The Family Video Scavenger Hunt on Feb. 15 requires a video camera or smart phone. Get directions at the Kid’s Stage.
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Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88′s bring their unique brand of swing and rock-a-boogie music back to Clematis by Night for Biker Night on Thursday. The band’s jumpin’ sound and retro boogie outfits always add flavor to the festivities at Centennial Square.

What: Clematis by Night featuring Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88′s

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ONGOING

Wine Down Wednesday, 5-10 p.m., Romeo-n-Juliette’s Caffe, 1544 Cypress Drive, Jupiter. Enjoy half-price bottles of wine. (561) 768-3967 .

Ladies Night, 9 p.m. Wednesdays, The Blind Monk, 410 Evernia St., No. 107, West Palm Beach. Ladies enjoy two-for-one specials on all wines. (561) 833-3605 .

- Katie McBroom

TODAY

Jupiter Wine Tasting, 6-8 p.m. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, 1260 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres to complement more than 50 wine selections and chat with wine experts. $10. (561) 743-0146 .

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'The Last Supper', one of Da Vinci's most famous works, is among the works on display in the Fathom Events showing 'Leonardo Live'.

In an effort to get people into movie theaters, many of the multiplex chains are offering one-night only showings of everything from rock concert films to New York opera productions.

This month, NCM Fathom, which does most of the screenings across the country, is broadening its cultural offerings.

On Feb. 16, you can see a filmed tour of the current Leonardo da Vinci exhibit at London’s National Gallery, where the Wall Street Journal reports that patrons are queuing up at dawn to get tickets that are being scalped for prices up to $600. Here, you can see it for a ticket price of $12.50.

The HD movie will show highlights of the 60-work show, which features paintings and sculptures from the years Da Vinci was a court painter in Milan.

Speaking of British, Fathom will also offer a screening of the National Theater’s production of Travelling Light, the new Nicholas Wright play about the dawning of cinema. Other films include two Metropolitan Opera productions, a sequel to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera and a concert by the L.A. Philharmonic.
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Soulful rocker Matt Farr will bring his piano skills and signature sound to Clematis by Night. A regular on the South Florida music circuit, Farr has performed at SunFest and the West Palm Beach GreenMarket .

What: Clematis by Night featuring the Matt Farr Band

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