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Get Out: Plan Your Weekend with Patch's Help
The Chamber of Commerce's annual gala, a basketball tournament and a Valentine-making workshop headline this weekend's events.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
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Where/When: ; 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5
Why Go: The Edina Chamber of Commerce's annual fund-raising event, he Emerald Gala features a silent auction, dinner and dancing. A portion of proceeds from a raffle will provide scholarships to students.
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Pricing: $125 individual tickets; contact the chamber office at 952-806-9060 for reservations.
Where/When: ; 10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 6
Why Go: A great opportunity to create Valentines for your loved ones with plenty of time to spare before the impending holiday.
Pricing: Free
3. Edina Classic boys basketball tournament
Where/When: , , and ; 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 - Sunday afternoon
Why Go: The Edina Basketball Association will be hosting more than 180 basketball teams from throughout the metro in 5-8 grade tournament at the four different Edina sites. There will be more than enough basketball action for sports fans.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Just about anywhere that has a TV and carries FOX; 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 6
Why Go: Don't be the laughingstock of the office Monday morning. Super Bowl XLV features what should be a tremendous showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. If football isn't your thing, stay for the great commercials and what should be an entertaining halftime performance from the Black Eyed Peas.
Pricing: Free, provided you've already paid your cable bill.
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Where/When: ; Friday-Saturday, 5 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday, 5 a.m.-10 p.m.
Why Go: One of the latest dining additions to the Galleria, Peoples Organic offers fair trade, organic coffees, organic and biodynamic wines, local craft brews and a host of foods. Check out the Veggie Burger II, made with chickpeas and cashews. Simply delicious.
Pricing: Free entry; crafts and food for purchase.
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