Snowy, freezing cold days can make you feel trapped, and with second-semester in full swing, you may also be drowning in assignments. Here are some fun school and local activities to distract you from the gloomy weather.

NILES WEST:

4-8: International Week

5: 9:40 A.M. Late Start and First International Feast

7: 2nd International Feast

8: International Night at 7pm

14: Valentine’s Day! <3

18: No School: President’s Day

21-23: Macbeth Performances

23: Wolf Pack Gives Back Day

27: Black History Month Assembly

AROUND TOWN:

7: Interpol Concert at Chicago Theatre

9: Chicago Pizza Party in Lake View

9-18: Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place

10: Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown

14-15: Chicago Athletic Association’s Roller Skating Nights

15-16: Elton John Concert at Allstate Arena

21: Travis Scott Concert at the United Center

Hopefully one or more of these events can keep your spirits up during these next few weeks of bone-chilling weather.