To Do List: Babyface, Sinatra tribute, Mike Epps

An Evening with Babyface

Indy's own Kenny Edmonds brings his brand of R&B — his "whip appeal," if you will — back to town in support of last year's "Return of Tender Lover," which in turn was a tribute to his breakthrough 1989 album.

7 p.m. Sunday, Murat Theatre at Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St.; $63; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/111272843.

'Babyface' headlines hometown show on Valentine's Day

Sinatra Centennial

Conductor Jack Everly leads the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and singers Tony DeSare and Frankie Moreno in this Pops Series tribute to one of America’s greatest entertainers.

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle; $25 to $105; (317) 639-4300, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/111949670.

‘Once’

Based on the 2007 movie of the same name, this Tony Award-winner from 2012 tells of an Irish musician inspired to continue following his dream after a chance encounter with a young woman.

7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Clowes Memorial Hall, 4602 Sunset Ave.; $69 to $89; (800) 982-2787, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/107169110.

Mike Epps

This stand-up comedy show is a chance to catch Tech High School alum Mike Epps before a string of high-profile acting appearances, including his upcoming portrayal of Richard Pryor in a movie.

8 p.m. Sunday, Indiana Farmers Coliseum, 1202 E. 38th St.; $49 to $99; (800) 745-3000, thingstodo.indystar.com/events/111233913.

Butler Midwinter Dance Festival

Modern and ballet come together in a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup of dance. The festival includes two programs with different pieces, so use the website to plan accordingly. Among the highlights: a new piece by Canadian choreographer Lesley Telford and guest performers Eva Jacz Dance Ensemble.

7 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts, Butler University, 610 W. 46th St.; $20/adult, $15/senior, $10/Butler student; butler.edu/dance/events-performances.

Be My Valentine 5K

This year's Be My Valentine 5K run/walk course takes place in a new location this year, kicking off at The Athenaeum, with the course running on much of the Cultural Trail near Mass Ave. Runners will receive a fleece blanket instead.

9 a.m. Saturday, The Athenaeum, 407 E. Michigan St.; $30; fun-races.com.

Modern Love: A Tribute to David Bowie

Still miss David Bowie? Who doesn't? To help ease the grief, tribute band Black Rider will be performing tracks from the Thin White Duke's catalog. During down times, DJ Nightmare will keep the theme going by spinning Bowie records.

8 p.m. Sunday, Melody Inn, 3826 N. Illinois St.; $5; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/111944713.

Carmel Valentine Trolley

If you are celebrating Valentine’s Day on a budget, there’s nothing sweeter than a trolley ride around downtown Carmel with a lover. The first 50 riders will be given a free charm.

5:30 p.m. Saturday, Carmel Arts and Design District, PNC Bank Parking Lot, 21 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel; free; carmelartsanddesign.com.

13th Annual Indiana Art Fair

More than 60 Hoosier artists will showcase fine arts and crafts for sale. Find that last minute Valentine’s gift for your loved one or, if he/she has been annoying recently, just for yourself.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St.; free for members, included with museum admission for non-members; (317) 232-1637, indianamuseum.org.

Beethoven, Brahms and The Scotts

Violinist Robin Scott and pianist Beverly Scott will be performing Brahms' "Symphony No. 1" and Beethoven's "Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano (Triple." A free discussion about the composers starts at 6:45 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel; $25 to $55; thingstodo.indystar.com/events/111149616.

Cabaret with Peewinkle's puppets

Puppets need love, too. Bring your smallest sweethearts to Peewinkle's Puppet Studio for Valentine's Cabaret. Tickets include treats and a drink.

9:30 and 11 a.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. and noon Monday, Peewinkle's Puppet Studio, 25 E. Henry St.; $13, free for children ages 2 and under, $3 post show workshops; (317) 917-9454, peewinklespuppets.com