Stand up and get down.

EAT
Berkshire Brewing Company Pairing Dinner
What: Five beer-inspired courses (pale ale and cheddar soup, pork ragu with gnocchi Parisienne) dreamed up by chef Laura Henry-Zoubir and perfectly paired with BBC suds.
Why: It’s the yeast you can do.
When: Mon., 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Regal Beagle, 308 Harvard St., Brookline (617-739-5151). Reservations required.

Legal C Bar Opens
What: Snack on shrimp and pesto pizzetta, grilled swordfish Reuben, and Caesar salad with Maine crabmeat at Legal Seafood’s new little sister spot.
Why: Fresh meat.
When: Sun.-Wed., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 230 Legacy Pl., Dedham (781-234-6500).

DRINK
Winter Martini Tasting
What: Sip variations of the classic cocktail (including springtime-inspired varieties) as you nibble warm-up apps.
Why: Baby, it’s cold outside.
When: Wed., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charlesmark Hotel, 655 Boylston St., Back Bay (617-247-1212). Reservations required to 617-789-4070 or online at bssc.com.

LAUGH
Stand-Up Comedy Class
What: The six-session course teaches you to write and perform your own five-minute routine and ends with a live performance.
Why: Yuk it up.
When: Thru Mar. 1. Mon., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St., at Winchester St. (617-267-4430).

SWEAT
Combat Sports Boston Opens
What: Beat yourself into shape with wrestling, boxing, and Muay Thai at Beantown’s newest gym.
Why: Women-only workouts start in March.
When: Schedule at combatsportsboston.wordpress.com.
Where: 261 Friend St., inside Beacon Hill Athletic Club (617-720-2422).

Photo: Justin C Lenk / Flickr