3 Number of groups who will perform the lion dance to celebrate the Chinese New Year Sat., Jan. 28, from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Chinatown at 10th and Race.

8 Number of years of schooling that Philly band Dr. Dog had to complete before they could certifiably melt faces. Help them rock in the Year of the Dog at The Khyber Sat., Jan. 28, at 9 p.m. ($8).

13 Number of colleges and universities—all of which are offering scholarship opportunities viewable at www.mspgp.org—involved in the Math Science Partnership of Greater Philadelphia. Frankly, I relish my memories of the days when math and science were still enemies, engaging in violent Spy vs. Spy-style squabbles.

15 Number of people that can be accommodated in the hot tub at the next Philly Nudists' South Jersey Spa Party Sat., Jan. 28. Now, I'm no authority, but doesn't the submersion of the majority of one's body spoil the spirit of a nudist party? Aw heck, I'm just being a negative Nicky. Go ahead and register at www.phinu.com.

142 Number of guests checking out the Men Who Knit Web site while I was gathering the info for this bit. Not that there's anything wrong with that. The Philadelphia Men's Knitting Circle is Tue., Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m. at Joe Coffee Bar, 1100 Walnut St.