Mardis Gras at The Beehive, Paris Comes to No. 9 Park

SOUTH END - The Beehive celebrates Mardi Gras for the fifth year in a row with chef Rebecca Newell's Cajun-inspired specials and plenty of Hurricanes (the kind you drink). Fat Tuesday, aka February 21st, from 5:00pm to 2:00am with live music from 7:30pm to 12:00pm. No cover, reservations recommended: 617.423.0069. [Official Site]

CAMBRIDGE - Cookbook author Maria Speck will be leading a cooking demo and signing copies of her book Ancient Grains for Modern Meals at the Formaggio Kitchen Annex on Smith Place. Thursday, February 9th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. $55 includes a copy of the book. [Facebook]

BEACON HILL - Barbara Lynch's No. 9 Park will be featuring a series of dinners paying homage to the Parisian bistro Chez L'Ami Louis. There will be a three-course meal served family style on Sundays February 5th, March 4th and April 15th. $75 includes a half bottle of wine. For reservations, call 617.742.9991. [BostonChefs]