'Twas the Weekend Before Valentine's Day

Maybe you’re going to celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early or maybe you just want to unwind a little. Either way, here are some options for your weekend.

AFTER DARK TEEN DANCE PARTY
Where/when: Northampton Recreation Center, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday
Why go: A night of fun for sixth to eighth graders. Will be chaperoned and have snacks for sale. No outside food/drinks allowed.
Cost: $10 

Where/when: , 2002 Rock Way, Northampton, Saturday starting at 2 p.m.
Why go: The Onward Upward Basketball Challenge features a full court with a five-on-five format. The Challenge is refed by PIAA officials, and it's mission is to "have fun, and raise as much money as possible for children with childhood cancer."
Cost: $0

Where/when: , 2804 Holicong Rd, Doylestown, Saturday starting at 8 a.m.
Why go: Concessions, food, t-shirts, raffles, silent auction and baked goods all day long. Oh, and basketball, too. A 3-on-3 tournament (boys & girls, grades 3 through 8) runs all morning - $25 per player. Starting at 12:30 p.m., the CB East boys and girls will have an exhibition, then the seniors vs. the teachers with several special guest appearances. And, of course, it’s all for a good cause.
Cost: $5 donation suggested


Where/when: Bryn Gweled community center, 1805 Meadow Rd, Southampton, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why go: Coffee house and screening of Inside Job, s a 2010 documentary
film about the late-2000s financial crisis directed by Charles H. Ferguson. The film is described by Ferguson as being about "the systemic corruption of the United States by the financial services industry and the consequences of that systemic corruption."
Cost: Free


Where/when:  4610 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, Friday at 8:30 p.m.
Why go: Salsa is the perfect dance for the Valentine’s Day season!
Cost: Free


Where/when: Neshaminy High School, 2001 Old Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Why go: The Broadway classic is brought to life by Neshaminy students.
Cost: $7


Where/when: , 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, Friday at 6 p.m.
Why go: Participants will design a secret African symbol -- a dinkra -- as well as hear stories. 
Cost: $42