Get Out: Breaking Free from the Humble Abode

With Valentine's Day on Monday it’s practically a holiday weekend, so here is a second dose of suggestions for weekend fun.

Cabin fever has reached its peak and you just want to shout from the top of a mountain.

Since the area is slightly altitudinal-ly challenged, save your yodeling days for the Alps ... Fridley Patch has found a few other options for you to try out this weekend.

HEAD TO MEXICO
Where/When: , daily, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Why Go: It’s like spring break in a glass!
Price: $.99 margaritas on Mondays and Thursdays

LAKE HOME & CABIN SHOW
Where/When: Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday, Feb. 11 from 2-8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Break that cabin fever by getting a jump start on rekindling the summer love affair Minnesotans undeniably have with cabins and lake homes.
Price: $10 adults, $4 youth ages 5–15 years, children younger than 5 years old are free. Note: There’s a $2 off admission coupon on the website.

SOUL TIGHT COMMITTEE
Where/When: , Saturday, 9 p.m.–1 a.m.
Why Go: A shot of live '70s soul, R&B and dance music will have you dancing in no time.
Price: $5 cover charge

ROLLED FONDANT VALENTINES (Cake Making For Beginners)
Where/When: on Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon
Why Go: You go home with an eight-inch, layered Valentine cake.
Price: $35, call 763-784-2186 to register

VALENTINE’S BURLESQUE SHOW
Where/When: on Saturday, Feb. 12; Doors at 7 p.m., Show at 9:30 p.m.
Why Go: Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend...or so the show is called.
Price: General Admission: $15 in advance, $20 night of show. Advanced Cabaret Seating (includes bottle of wine): $70 for 2 people, $110 for 4 people. Advanced Dinner & Show Cabaret Seating (includes dinner & bottle of wine): $100 for 2 people, $170 for 4 people.

Looking for something a bit more family friendly? Check out the that was refreshed Wednesday.