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The XP Guide: February 2025

It may be the shortest month, but February packs a punch, especially for sports fans. See WWE’s Royal Rumble, the Daytona 500 and, of course, Super Bowl LIX, pitting Taylor Swift’s boyfriend (and the rest of the Kansas City Chiefs) against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 2023 rematch that also promises a legendary tailgate party emceed by Guy Fieri and a much-anticipated half-time show headlined by Kendrick Lamar.  Expect to see some of the same faces at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, which will emphasize fundraising for wildfire relief and pay tribute to LA’s first responders, and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), which returns to Miami for its 24th year. Also of note, New York Fashion Week, San Francisco’s Noise Pop Festival and Frieze LA, and we’re just as excited about some of the smaller happenings — digital art installations, otherworldly opera, and high-energy meet-cutes — involving XP Land XLISTERS.  Keep reading for experiential inspiration from around the globe. ART INSTALLATIONS Photo courtesy Marshmallow Laser Feast Bulgari Serpenti Infinito Exhibition: Closes February 16; Shanghai, China The Serpenti Infinito Exhibition is a jaw-dropping celebration of the iconic Serpenti — Bulgari's iconic design motif, inspired by the elegance and...