The Hopkinton Center for the Arts presents a reception for artists Barney Levitt and Yulia Dvorah Shtern on Saturday, Feb.15 beginning at 6 p.m. Their work is featured in the HCA’s latest gallery exhibition, Magic and Whimsy: Critters at Play. The exhibit of vibrant and playful animal portraits is free and open to the public from Tuesday, Feb. 11, through Thursday, Feb. 27. For more information, visit hopartscenter.org/events.