PICK OF THE DAY
A fest-a-thon
The Fest and ’Thon at the Boston Science Fiction Film Festival give you lots of opportunities to fill your film bucket with science fiction, fantasy, and “speculative cinema.” The Fest offers features, shorts, and steampunk films. The ’Thon (marathon) wraps up the festival. Pictured: “War of the Worlds: The True Story.” 7 p.m. (through Feb. 18). $65 (’Thon from noon Feb. 17 to noon Feb. 18), $125 all films (check website for individual film prices). Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Sq., Somerville. 602-593-3610. www.bostonsci-fi.com
FRIDAY
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Editor’s note: Two events were rescheduled because of a snowstorm. The “g” section was printed in advance with the original dates.“What’s the Word?” will take place March 16. The Merrimack River Eagle Festival will take place Feb. 8, 2014.