Stop by the UCCCA from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7 before the Superbowl and enjoy a bowl of chili at their 6th Annual Chili Bowl Cook-off. Eleven local chili makers will vie for the Fireman’s Choice and People’s Choice awards. Purchase a handmade ceramic bowl at the door (they start at $20) and make your way around Wilber Mansion tasting chilis, listening to live music, and sampling Ommegang beers. UCCCA, 11 Ford Ave., Oneonta.

The Cooperstown Winter Carnival is Friday, Feb. 5, through Sunday, Feb. 7. See pages A6-7 for the schedule, or visit www.cooperstownwintercarnival.com for the full schedule of winter fun.

CARNIVAL TOO:

A chili contest, Lioness bingo, a pitch tournament and trapshoot are featured Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Richfield Springs Lions Club’s 38th winter carnival. Or take in the pancake breakfast Sunday. Details, http://carnival.richfieldsprings.net for times and locations.

MUSIC TO YOUR EARS:
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5 band Ollabelle – they’ve been praised by Elvis Costello – will play at The Otesaga, part of the Cooperstown Concert Series. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen to their beautiful music.

GET WARM DANCING:
At 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, the Otsego Dance Society will hold a contradance featuring Sandra Peevers on guitar and Erik House on fiddle at the Prebyterian Church in Cooperstown. Suggested donation is $8 for adults, $4 for students and teen-agers and free for children 12 and under. Info: (607) 965-8232

GALLERY OPENING:

From 4 to 8 p.m. B. Sharp Gallery will host an opening at 736 State Hwy 28 South on Franklin Mountain, featuring Michael Price’s “Woodland Fantasy,” Erica Pollock’s “City Air” and Kylee Jensen’s “City Scapes.”