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February 11

In 2002, the six stars of the popular American TV series Friends sign a deal that guarantees each of them $24 million (750 million baht) for starring in the final season of the hit show.

Until February 17 at Whitespace Gallery in Siam Square�s Lido Multiplex, see Thai artist Ruangsak Anuwatwimon�s video art show At First & Last Memory with Honey Blood. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon to 8 pm. For more information, call 02 252 2900.

February 12

Until February 17, see the Bangkok Fringe Festival at Patravadi Theatre on Arun Amarin Road. The festival is a showcase for alternative performing artists from Thailand and more than 15 other countries. Performances will include dance, puppetry, theatre, multimedia and opera. For more details, call 02 412 7287-8.

It�s the last day to see Pause & Play at the Queen�s Gallery on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. The interactive art exhibition is a collaboration between Thai photographer Thanaraj Vangsiripaisal and Japanese sound designer Koichi Shimizu. The gallery is open Thursday to Tuesday from 10 am to 7 pm. For more information, call 02 281 5360.

February 13

Birthday wishes go out to Canadian singer and songwriter Feist (1976).

In 2000, the last original Peanuts comic strip appears in newspapers, one day after creator Charles M. Schulz dies.

February 14

It�s Valentine�s Day! Don�t forget to share your love with that special someone.

In 1998, at the Roxy in New York City, Madonna performs her first concert in more than 10 years.

February 15

Happy Birthday to Matt Groening, American cartoonist and creator of The Simpsons.

In 2005, the popular video sharing Internet site YouTube is launched.

February 16

Today and tomorrow, catch the first shows in a decade from cult favourite Pry Pathomporn. The singer hits the stage at 7 pm at RCA�s Overtone. Tickets are 300 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more information, call 02 262 3456.

In 2007, Britney Spears shaves her head at a Los Angeles hair salon.

February 17

For a romantic date, see Everyday I Love You, a special concert featuring performances by star singers Burin from Groove Rider, Boy Tri from Friday, Yai from Monotone, Yong from Armchair and Koy from Saturday Seiko. The concert starts at 7 pm at Thammasat University�s Auditorium. Tickets are 500 to 2,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor.