What’s Hot in the City March 18th week

From concerts to theatre around the city, there’s a lot to keep you busy and warm this week. Here’s a look at what’s hot!

Dine Out Boston, formerly called Restaurant Week, kicks off this week through Friday, March 28, with over 100 restaurants participating across the city. For price fixed lunch or dinner menus and participating restaurants go to www.dineoutboston.com.

On Wednesday, March 19, international jazz phenom Manami Morita performs at the Beat Hotel in Cambridge at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information go to www.beathotel.com.

The Isabella Garner Stewart Museum presents “Third Thursdays: Bella Notte” this Thursday, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. featuring roots and gospel music. Tickets: Students with valid college ID, $5; Seniors, $12; Adults, $15. Purchase at www.gardnermuseum.org or by phone, 617-278-5156.

6one7 Productions presents “Old School Thursdays” at Venu nightclub this Thursday, featuring special guest Biz Markie. Admission: Free before 11:30 p.m. with RSVP at www.osthursdays-email.eventbrite.com.

This weekend, check out comedian Guy Torry at Laugh Boston at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 21 and for two shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. Tickets: $25.00. Purchase at www.laughboston.com.

Hailed by Filter Magazine for “[combining] New York jazz with West Coast folk and African flourishes, all bound together by [his] beguiling voice,” Meklit Hadero performs at the David Friend Recital Hall on Bolyston Street this Saturday, March 22, at 8 p.m. Admission: $15 in advance; $17 day of show.