Boston-area things to do this week

Today,

The Beanpot Semifinals return to TD Garden as Boston's four major hockey colleges battle it out for bragging rights, 5pm and 8pm.

• Price: $45+.

Tuesday, 2/3

Author Caitlin Vincent visits the Harvard Book Store to discuss "The Art of the Audition," her look at the high-stakes world of classical music, 7pm.

Wednesday, 2/4

Pulitzer Prize winner Eugene Robinson is at WBUR's CitySpace to discuss his new book, "Freedom Lost, Freedom Won," 6:30pm.

• Price: $25.

Friday and Saturday, 2/6-2/7

Bert Kreischer brings his "Tops Off World Tour" to the Wang Theatre for some shirt-free storytelling, 7pm.

• Price: $59.75+.