Celebrated aesthetician Danuta Meloch, of Rescue Rittenhouse, offers complimentary skincare during their Beauty Aficionado Skincare Event. Look forward to tips, tricks and recommendations from the experts. 255 S. 17th St. Second Floor, 215-772-2766; rescuerittenhousespa.com

The perfect combination: Dhyana Yoga and Teuscher Chocolate. Take a night for yourself at Dhyana Yoga in Ardmore for sweet decadence and downward dogs. 66 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, 215-496-0770; dhyana-yoga.com

As part of the Jazz Close Up series, The Terrell Stafford Quintet will celebrate Lee Morgan, a Philly-born legendary jazz musician, composer, and arranger. The Terrell Stafford Trio will take the Perelman Center stage for an evening of melodic and bebop-infused jazz. 260 South Broad St., 215-790-5800; kimmelcenter.org

Mix, mingle and enjoy world-class art while sipping on cocktails at the Young Friends Winter Gala at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a black tie affair benefiting the Young Friends’ support of art acquisition, education, conservation and special projects. 26th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 215-763-8100; philamuseum.org

The Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia celebrates its 16th year of promoting Israeli culture and society with nine films chosen for 2012. . Through April 1. 484-904-5421; iffphila.com

Check out Beats, Brews and BBQ at World Café Live for the chance to try out beers from over 30 local and regional brewers. Pair brews with savory snacks, listen to live music and take home a souvenir glass. 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400; phillly.worldcafelive.com

Enjoy great food and drinks while meeting some of the PAWS pups up for adoption at this Valley Green Inn happy hour (5 - 8 PM). A portion of proceeds will benefit PAWS, Philly’s nonprofit animal shelter. Valley Green Road at Wissahickon, 215-247-1730; valleygreeninn.com

The Philadelphia International Flower Show 2012 hits town with its new theme Hawaii: Islands of Aloha! Through March 11. 1101 Arch St.., 215-988-8899; theflowershow.com

The second annual Girls’ Night Out at the Philadelphia Flower Show will offer 500 lucky VIP guests access to Thursday’s ladies’ night and the acclaimed flower show extravaganza on March 8 (5:30 to 8:30 PM). 12th and Arch Sts., 215-988-8899; theflowershow.com

The Pennsylvania Ballet, along with The Pennsylvania Ballet Orchestra and The Philadelphia Singers,  present Messiah at the Academy of Music. This moving and inspirational show runs through March 17. 240 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999; paballet.org

Don’t miss conductor James Gaffigan’s Philadelphia Orchestra debut with Rhapsody in Blue, an evening of music that will include George Gershwin’s piece of the same name as well as selections from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Bernstein’s On the Waterfront. 260 S. Broad St., 215-893-1999; philorch.org

The 2012 Red Ball Gala is back at the Please Touch Museum to benefit the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross. Guests will crown one “Best Restaurant” by midnight. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, 215-229-5491; theredball.org

The Black Ties to Save Lives Gala returns this year to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Guests will be served exquisite French cuisine in the Trumbauer Ballroom at Le Meridien Hotel. 1421 Arch St., 215-806-3999; stjudeblacktie2savelives2.eventbrite.com

Celebrate songs of Philadelphia at World Café Live with a special performance by In The Pocket, an all-star lineup of Philly’s finest musicians led by David Uosikkinen (7:30 PM). 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400; philly.worldcafelive.com

Spirit of Uganda brings to life the sounds and movements of East Africa with song, dance, call-and-response vocals, powerful energy, and dramatic choreography. The 2012 tour brings this performance group to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 3689 Walnut St., 215-898-3900; annenbergcenter.org