Rent “Michael Clayton.” Bedecked with Oscar nominations (some think it could upset “No Country for Old Men” for best picture), this smart, satisfying studio movie is both a character study and corporate thriller, with George Clooney at his world-weary best. See it now and place your bets.
Surf shoetube.tv. This first Web channel for shoe addicts combines “news” reports on the latest shoe styles, sneak previews of spring lines and clever woman-in-the-street interviews. You don’t have to have Imelda Marcos’s shoe closet to love it.
Visit San Francisco for the Chinese New Year parade, the largest celebration outside Asia. Help usher in the Year of the Rat while enjoying acrobats, lion dancing and, of course, the food (Feb. 23; chineseparade.com).
Meet your music match on rocknrolldating.com. Looking for someone who shares your love of Goth—or any other genre of rock and roll? This new Web site recognizes the “relevance of music compatibility in relationships.” Best of all, it’s free.
Go to the Northwest Flower & Garden Show in Seattle. Featuring six acres of gardens, seminars and exhibits, as well as demonstrations, food and kids’ activities, this five-day-long event is a must for gardening enthusiasts (Feb. 20–24; gardenshow.com).
