This weekend in Covington, Kentucky, offers a variety of activities for those interested in arts, history, and culinary experiences. The events cater to diverse interests, from crafting and food tours to live music performances.
Quilling, an art form involving the manipulation of paper strips into decorative designs, is gaining popularity again. Participants can join the Valentine's Day Quilling Class at Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop on Saturday.
For those who enjoy combining history with gastronomy, the MainStrasse Village Food Tour provides insights into the German immigrant history of Covington while sampling local dishes such as chicken and waffles and German pretzels with beer cheese. The tour begins at Cedar Restaurant.
Artmarkit offers a Date Night event on Saturday where couples can create a DIY Coupon book and pour their own candle for $30 per couple.
Textile enthusiasts can attend Sunday's Stitch & B*tch at Thrive Empowerment Center. This event welcomes all textile artists to work on their projects together without any participation cost. Donations are appreciated to support refreshments and empowerment programs.
The SOUP-er Bowl Party & Competition at Gypsy's will feature various chili and soup styles competing for bragging rights and a $20 gift card. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample different entries and vote for their favorite.
Live music performances throughout the weekend include The Missy Werner Band at Molly Malone’s Iris Pub & Restaurant tonight, Sophia Troyer Trio at Juniper’s on Friday, Skysia: The Prologue Tour at Galaxie on Saturday, and Heavy Hitter at Madison Live on Sunday.
Additional events include Sip Social at Ripple Wine Bar tonight, Seussical at The Carnegie on Friday and Saturday, Nourish to Flourish at Thrive Empowerment Center on Saturday morning along with the Covington Farmers Market at Braxton Brewing Co., Run with the Dogs at Kenton County Animal Shelter on Sunday morning followed by Restorative Yoga with Afton at The Annex in the afternoon.