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Residents of Covington, Kentucky have a diverse range of activities to choose from this weekend. Those interested in arts and crafts can participate in a Valentine’s Day Quilling Class at Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop. The class offers an opportunity to engage with the art form of quilling, which involves creating designs by rolling and gluing paper strips.
History enthusiasts might enjoy the MainStrasse Village Food Tour on Saturday. Participants will learn about the German immigrants who settled in Covington while sampling local dishes like chicken and waffles, handcrafted pizzas, and German pretzels with beer cheese. The tour starts at Cedar Restaurant.
For couples looking for a creative outing, Artmarkit hosts a Date Night event where participants can make DIY Coupon books and candles for $30 per couple.
Textile art aficionados can attend the Stitch & B*tch session at Thrive Empowerment Center on Sunday. This gathering welcomes all textile artists to work on their projects together without any participation cost; donations are appreciated.
Gypsy’s SOUP-er Bowl Party & Competition on Sunday promises a culinary battle featuring various styles of chili and soup, including Cincinnati-style chili and Mulligatawny. Attendees will sample entries to help decide the winner, who will receive bragging rights and a $20 gift card.
Live music is available throughout the weekend at various venues such as Molly Malone’s Iris Pub & Restaurant, Madison Live, Smoke Justis, Juniper's, Galaxie, and more. Additional events include Sip Social at Ripple Wine Bar tonight; Seussical performances at The Carnegie on Friday and Saturday; Nourish to Flourish sessions at Thrive Empowerment Center; Covington Farmers Market at Braxton Brewing Co.; Run with the Dogs event at Kenton County Animal Shelter; and Restorative Yoga sessions with Afton at The Annex.
