Events happening around Central Massachusetts this month.

Intergalactic Funkraiser

Action! Worcester’s space-themed Intergalactic Funkraiser will feature hours of funk music and dancing. William Thompson Funk Experiment and The A-Beez will headline, with a late-night dance party hosted by DJ Jon Strader. The Funkraiser will also include an out-of-this-world costume contest, a space-themed cocktail menu, live body-painting by The What Collective, various vendors and a special VIP experience. Come get weird for a good cause!

9 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11; Bull Mansion, 55 Pearl st., Worcester; $22-$55; Actionworcester.org.

Celebrate the Blizzard of ’78

Come remember the blizzard that dropped 2 feet of snow in about 24 hours at the Worcester Oval. There will be music, food trucks, beer and, of course, skating to commemorate the blizzard that changed how New Englanders think of snow.

5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10; Worcester Common Oval, 455 Main St., Worcester; $5 for Skating, $3 for skate rentals; Worcesterma.gov.

13th Annual College Show

ArtWorcester’s College Show is a juried exhibit of the best art coming out of Worcester-area colleges and universities, including Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Becker College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Worcester State University. If you can, head over to the opening reception Feb. 3, but make sure you see what the area’s up-and-coming artists are doing before the exhibit ends March 3.

Opening Reception is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, show runs through March 3; Aurora Gallery, 660 Main st., Worcester; free; Artsworcester.org.

50’s Sock Hop

Downtown Underground presents a trip back in time to the nifty ’50s. Grab a drink from the themed cocktail menu and enjoy the dancing, vintage costume contest and music by The Fellowship of the King, Worcester’s ultimate Elvis Presley tribute band. This is a 21+ event.

9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25; White Eagle Ballroom, 116 Green St., Worcester; $20 online and $25 at the door; worcesterdowntownunderground.com.

Carneval de Canal

Celebrate Mardi Gras in the Canal District. The night will be filled with food and drink specials, tastings, unique performers, contests (including a Photo Scavenger Hunt), promotional giveaways, live music in many Canal District establishments and, of course, Mardi Gras beads and masks. Costumes are encouraged!

6 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 28, in the Canal District; visit the Facebook event page for details and schedule.