10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend in Northwest Indiana: Day of Dance, Winter Concert, and Valentines 5K


Each week we will be bringing you 10 fun things to do in Northwest Indiana over the weekend, so you are never without something to do! This weekend a day of dance, an improv comedy show, a Spanish cooking class, a film festival, a band concert, a zumba party, a 5K, a daddy/daughter dance, an all-you-can-eat chili supper, and a mardi gras fundraiser are all on tap for a fun weekend in Northwest Indiana!

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Franciscan Alliance Northern Indiana hospitals invite you to the second annual "Day of Dance for Your Health" event. The free event not only includes dancing demonstrations from talented area dancers, but opportunities for all attendees to join in for fun, fitness and overall good health.

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Need a special Valentines date idea? The Porter County Animal Shelter can help you with that, too! Bring your date to an evening of fun and laughter at the Porter County Animal Shelter Comedy Show Benefit on Saturday, February 9. The show starts at 7:00 PM, and features the Disposable Theatre, northwest Indiana's ONLY professional improv troupe!

Learn to Cook Authentic Spanish Cuisine
Join Don Quijote Restaurante at their next cooking experience on Saturday, February 9th, featuring menu items such as marinated pork loin and a typical Madrid stew. Our cooking and tasting will be enhanced with our Homemade Sangria!

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Lubeznik Center for the Arts announces participation in the third annual Coastline Children’s Film Festival. Featured films include Girls Rock on Saturday, February 9 2013 at 10:30 am and a selection of short films from the New York International Children’s Film Festival on Sunday, February 10.

Ben Kenis Returning to Alma Mater for VHS Winter Band Concert
On Sunday, February 10th, at 2:30 pm in the Valparaiso High School auditorium, the VHS "A" Band and Concert Band will perform their Winter Band Concert. The concert will feature 2006 VHS graduate, Ben Kenis, on saxophone.

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February is American Heart Month, and to celebrate the Northwest Athletic Club in Michigan City is throwing a party. What kind of party, you ask? A Zumba party! On February 8, 2013 from 7-9pm at the NAC will be hosting Party Hearty Zumbathon!

Valentine's Day 5k
Love to run? Then come share the love at the Valentine's Day 5k presented by Extra Mile Fitness! Bring your sweetheart or come solo! Here's an extra bonus if you run the race: Save 10% on Accessories & Apparel at Extra Mile by bringing in your bib from the Valentine's Day 5k.

Dads, Take Your Daughter for a Twirl
Take your sweetie out for a night of dancing at this year's Daddy Daughter Dance from the Portage Parks Department! The dance will be held in the Oakwood Grand Hall on February 8th.

St. Paul Choir Hosting All You Can Eat Chili Supper
St. Paul Church Adult Choir is sponsoring an "all you can eat" chili supper on Friday, February 8, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Included are door prizes, 50/50 raffle, and a bake sale.

Mardi Gras Ball Fund Raiser with The Crawpuppies
“Throw me somthin’ Mister!” May be heard at this Mardi Gras Ball Fund Raiser to raise funds for Valparaiso Theatrical Co. Inc. There will be a Cash bar, hor d’oeuvres , Live band, DJ, Photographer, Photo booth, Magicians, Face painters, Party throws.

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