How to avoid a sticky situation.

LISTEN
Truth on Tape
What: A new folksy-pop record by local duo Smile Smile.
Why: The single “Beg You to Stay.”
When: You can handle the truth.
Where: Online at kirtlandrecords.com.

CELEBRATE
Mardi Ra
What: Ra Sushi toasts Fat Tuesday with cheap drinks (hello, HurRacane Punch), Cajun wings, Creole crawfish, and other spicy apps.
Why: You’re a saint.
When: Tues. Drink specials, 3-11 p.m.; bites, 7-11 p.m.
Where: 7501 Lone Star Dr., Plano (469-467-7400).

SUPPORT
Furnish & Feed
What: For every nonperishable food item donated, hip home shop Nest will take 1 percent off your entire purchase, up to 40 percent.
Why: Nibbles support North Texas Food Bank.
When: Mon.-Feb. 27.
Where: 6731 Snider Plaza (214-373-4444).

PAMPER
Pranaa Rose Treatments
What: The Plano spa infuses everything from massages to a sandalwood scrub with warm oil from the romantic flower.
Why: Mention DailyCandy for 25 percent off thru Feb. 28.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 4017 Preston Rd., ste. 532, Plano (972-608-0402).

TASTE
Valentine Cocktails
What: The Library Bar now serves a chocolate-covered cherry martini, Dreamsicle Rose, and Midnight Kiss with a twist.
Why: Sip into something nice.
When: Thru Feb. 28.
Where: Warwick Melrose Hotel, 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. (214-521-5151).

BROWSE
DailyCandy Dossier
What: Our New York Fashion Week coverage includes indie shows, trivia contests, giveaways, and the scoop on what it’s like to really be there — in the eighth row.
Why: Win awesome stuff all day long. For reals.
When: Thru Thurs.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/dossier.

FETE
The Paparazzi Event
What: Bid on pics by local shutterbugs Jay Smith and Richard Lighty to support Friends of St. Jude.
Why: Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live tunes.
When: Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Dallas Power & Light Building, 1514 Commerce St., Downtown.

Photo: Courtesy of Smile Smile