ON JANUARY 9th:

SEE JANEANE GAROFALO AT BROOKLYN’S EASTVILLE COMEDY CLUB. Kick back with the brilliantly acerbic, politically enlightened star of “The Truth About Cats & Dogs” and “Reality Bites”. 8:00 pm EST. No two-drink minimum. 487 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (347) 889-5226

UNLEASH YOUR DOG… in honor of National Dog Leash Month, which raises awareness of the hardships dogs face in winter (including frostbite and dehydration). Should you see a dog tethered outside for long periods of time, call local authorities. It’s illegal in most states to do so for more than 30 minutes when temperatures fall below 32°F.

TOAST SINGER JOAN BAEZ & ACTOR J.K. SIMMONS who turn 79 and 65 respectively.