Aaron Davidson

courtesy of the Octopus Project

courtesy of Jay Howell

Elliott Smith; courtesy of Autumn de Wilde

Here are 7 not-to-miss A+E happenings this week.

1. David Spade at Cobb's Comedy Club on Tuesday, February 26

Artwork by Charlie Callahan; courtesy Receiver Gallery

Tune in on first Friday's for the Hot List's top 7 gallery openings and art events of the month.