Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland Public Library is accepting applications from teens aged 13 to 18 for its youth poet laureate program; submissions including three poems and an artist statement are due Feb.

1, with finalist judging in March and April before a June public event assigns the laureate and awards a $5,000 scholarship.

California conservation experts report that only about 8,000 monarch butterflies have been counted along the coast this winter, which is near record lows, and they plan to confirm final numbers later this month while calling on local residents to help protect their habitat.

Golden State guard Steph Curry was named a starter for the NBA All Star Game on Feb.

15 at the Intuit Dome, marking his 12th appearance and 11th start; he becomes the Warriors leader in All Star selections ahead of Paul Arizin and Rick Barry.

Tower Of Power Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience 55 years of legendary funk and soul with Tower of Power.

Knitting with Friends

12-2 p.m. — im Moment Kaffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in a warm, supportive community for all knitting levels.

Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner

5:30-9 p.m. — The Berkeley Boathouse — $99 per person — Delight in a gourmet five-course meal paired with exquisite wines.

Tower Of Power Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience 55 years of soul and funk music with the legendary Tower of Power.

Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Jubu Smith

2-4 p.m. — The Sound Room — Tickets available — Learn from legendary guitarist Jubu Smith and enhance your musical skills in this dynamic masterclass.

LIFE OF THE PARTY! - Oakland First Friday

10 PM – 1 AM — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Experience lit vibes and curated sets from local DJs at Oakland's First Friday celebration.

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 10th Black History Month Celebration

7-10 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful musical journey honoring African American history with gospel and spirituals in an intimate setting.

Super Bowl Sunday Celebration in Oakland

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the Super Bowl with live music, local vendors, and community activities.

Pedrito Martinez Concert

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

8:45-9:45 p.m. — Rotunda Building — Tickets required — Experience the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string quartet under candlelight.