Most restaurants begin with a concept. Perhaps a chef or restaurateur envisions a rustic Italian place that specializes in grilled food or they want to open an eatery specializing in global, small plate dining. Comment.

Whether you grew up with four wheels permanently attached to your feet or your only connection to roller-skating is an abiding lust for Heather Graham’s character in "Boogie Nights," the Prospect Park Alliance Junior Committee wants you at their third annual roller-disco party on the ice at Wollman Rink on Feb. 10. Comment.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, chocolate lovers (and the people who love them) can meet CaryMo Chocolates and Confections owner Cary Becraft (pictured), who will offer samples of her handcrafted wares at The Greene Grape in Fort Greene on Thursday. Comment.

Director James Hooks will stage his adaptation of the Keanu Reeves-Patrick Swayze extreme-sports blockbuster "Point Break" at Williamsburg’s Galapagos Art Space, beginning Feb. 10. Comment.

The final performance of Irondale Ensemble Project’s presentation of "Wasted: The History Mystery of Public Education in the United States and How it Got That Way" will be staged on Saturday. Comment.

The Heights Players commemorated their 50th anniversary with dinner and dancing at Williamsburg’s Giando on the Water on Saturday. Comment.