Calendar: Week of February 12

Here’s a look at the week ahead on our “Sunday Morning” Calendar:

      
On Monday, actor Mandy Patinkin (“Homeland”) will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

       
Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday (or Fat Tuesday, if you will), a day for Mardi Gras celebrations … and pancakes.

• mardigrasneworleans.com
• Biloxi, Miss., Mardi Gras
• Cleveland Mardi Gras
• Galveston, Texas, Mardi Gras
• La Crosse, Wis., Mardi Gras
• Lafayette, La., Mardi Gras
• Lake Charles, La., Mardi Gras
• Mobile, Ala., Mardi Gras
• New York City Mardi Gras Party
• Pensacola, Fla., Mardi Gras
• San Diego Mardi Gras

      
Wednesday this year does double duty — as both Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent; and as St. Valentine’s Day, the traditional day for hearts and flowers.

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Thursday is the 64th birthday of animator Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons.”

        
Friday sees Chinese New Year celebrations … Day One for the Year of the Dog.

        
And on Saturday, good-hearted people everywhere are invited to observe Random Acts of Kindness Day.