Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner with Valentine's Day not far behind it. There are plenty of things to do this weekend in the Galesburg area revolving around the Super Bowl or Valentine's Day.
There are also several events that don't have anything to do with either.
Here's 12 things we found to do.
Valentines Quilling
What: Quilling is a form of paper sculpture involving rolling and shaping strips that creates a play of light, shadow, color and movement using lines and shapes. Designs appear complex, but are formed from very basic, easy-to-learn techniques. Learn to assemble a filigree heart. Create a single design or create two hearts with your special someone and position them so they join as a single work of art. Materials and patterns provided. Cash bar. Register online, by phone or in person.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8
Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: $25; $40 per couple
For more: 309-342-7415
Craft Night Out: Beach Resin Art
What: All craft supplies provided, but donations of old hair dryers accepted. For ages 12 and older with adult assistance.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8
Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg
Cost: $20
For more: 309-345-3683
KGS Community Series: Symphony Piano Trio
What: Members of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony and Galesburg community will present two incredible works for violin, cello and piano. Performers include Reena Esmail, Maurice Ravel, Yu-Kun Hsiang, Adrián Gómez Hernández, Dr. Solee Lee-Clark and Janell Johnson. Tickets are available in advance online or at the door.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8
Where: First Lutheran Church, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg
Cost: $20; $10 for adult accompanying student; free for students
For more: 309-381-3810
Superbowl Charcuterie Workshop
What: Learn how to create a charcuterie board just in time for the big game. Leave with your own bamboo football shaped charcuterie board and an inspiration packet for future boards.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9
Where: Lake Storey Pavilion, 1572 Machen Drive, Galesburg
Cost: $50
For more: 309-345-3683
76th Annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast: Lions Club Fundraiser
What: Have breakfast all day, with the addition of sausages, eggs, milk, and coffee by Orange Cup as you support the Galesburg Lions International. Bring your used eyeglasses and receive a $5 discount.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9
Where: First United Methodist Church, 120 N. Kellogg St., Galesburg
Cost: $10; $5 for ages 12 and younger
For more: galesburgnoonlions@gmail.com
Love Letters Dinner Theater
What: When Andrew Makepeace Ladd III accepts an invitation to Melissa Gardner’s birthday party and Melissa writes a thank-you note to ask why he got her “The Lost Princess of Oz,” a romantic friendship and correspondence destined to last nearly half a century is born. A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters is a tender, tragi-comic and nuanced examination of shared nostalgia, missed opportunities and deep closeness of two lifelong, complicated friends. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special dinner theater performance. Dinner, catered by Next to the Salt Catering, includes salad, chicken alfredo bake, garlic bread and dessert.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
Where: Prairie Players Civic Theater, 160 S. Seminary St., Galesburg
Cost: $35; $60 per couple
For more: 309-343-7728
Wibit Swim
What: Enjoy a special swim event hosted by Galesburg Recreation.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
Where: Hawthorn Pool, 2331 Veterans Drive, Galesburg
Cost: $5
For more: 309-345-3683
Galentine's Day Party
What: Help celebrate Galentine's Day with your girls. Couples are welcome, too. Treat your ladies or yourself to an afternoon at the winery with live music, vendors, wine specials and spritzers.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
Where: Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery, 120 Hidden Drive, Galesburg
For more: 309-289-2948
Backstabbin Betty
What: Party with Backstabbin Betty as she performs new songs and surprises.
When: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
Where: The Corral, 1685 Grand Ave., Galesburg
For more: 309-357-9147
3rd Annual P.D. Cares Valentines Concert
What: Daniel Leahy, Pippi Ardennia and Flowwitit Band are performing in this Valentine's concert to support our community in need. The all-star band includes John Miller on guitar, Dave Plunk on bass, Edgar Crockett on trumpet, Dave Sherrard on drums, Carol Maloney and Becky Fleisher on vocals and Pippi Ardennia and Daniel Leahy.
When: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11
Where: Lindstrom’s TV and Appliance, 400 E. Main St., Galesburg
Cost: Free
For more: 309-335-4694
Galentine's and Game Day Party
What: Unwind, sip, snack and shop with local vendors and good eats and drinks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stay for the big game party starting at 4 p.m. to watch the game on 16-foot screens. Open bar tickets for $35 (domestic & RAA beer, call level liquor). Feel free to bring your own snacks, but Jimmys Pizza is offering free delivery to us during the game.
When: Sunday, Feb. 11
Where: Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg
For more: 309-541-1010
Marble Painted Hearts
What: Come make this craft for Valentine's Day.
When: 12:30 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11
Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg
Cost: Free with admission
For more: 309-344-8876
Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: 12 things to do Super Bowl weekend in the Galesburg, Illinois area
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