Is it spring yet? What? There’s more snow coming this weekend? *Starts to ugly cry* This always feels like the half way point to the winter. This weekend is Valentine’s Day or Un Valentine’s Day, whichever you prefer. Whatever you do, enjoy it—we’re in for the long haul.

Thursday, Feb. 12

· Open Mic at Highlands Coffee House from 6 to 9 p.m. Get there at 5:30 p.m. to sign up to play.

· FOG Bar and Cafe is continuing their Drink & Draw Thursday night from 7-11 p.m. Guest artists come with new themes and materials provided. Happy Hour goes on all night. No cover.

· Karaoke at Cuzzy’s, starts at 9 p.m.

· Each Thursday, Cappy’s Chowder House is doing game night with Cards Against Humanity  from 6 -9 p.m. Meet people who share your sense of humor and enjoy drink and food specials. FMI: Facebook

Friday, Feb. 13

· BeauSoleil, Cajun revivalists perform a blend of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass at the Strand Theatre. They are regular guests on Garrison Keillor's National Public Radio show A Prairie Home Companion, and have appeared on countless stages from the Grand Ole Opry to the Newport Folk Festival. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and it’s $25.00 admission.

· Happy Un Valentine’s Day at Rock Harbor Brewing Co. with an open mic and their first Un Valentine’s Songwriting Competition, which starts at 8 p.m. With 14 entries
and three judges, this is sure to be highly entertaining. No cover.

· By the Bay jazz trio plays at Rock City Café from 7-9 p.m. The trio performs arrangements of works by many composers from the Golden Age of American Song, as well as numerous Latin rhythm standards.

· The Speakeasy is hosting Shy Green, an original and Grateful Dead tribute jam band. Music starts at 8pm and goes until 11 p.m. No cover.

· East Belfast Elementary School is doing a free dance with Terence and Annette Lee teaching the Jitterbug. The lessons will go from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with the regular open dance running 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring a change of shoes to avoid damaging the wood floors.

· Bowen’s Tavern in Belfast has a DJ playing from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

· Open Mic at the Time Out Pub downstairs.

· Karaoke at The Myrtle Street Tavern, starts at 9 p.m., 21+.

· Celtic Band Jam at Bell the Cat, Belfast goes from 6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14

· Velocipede is heating up Rock City Café from 7-9 p.m. Hailing from Maine, Julia Plumb (fiddle, viola, foot percussion) and Baron Collins-Hill (mandolin, tenor guitar) play original and traditional fiddle tunes from New England, Quebec, Appalachia, Scandinavia, and the British Isles. No cover.

·  Trekkers' are hosting a “V Day Part-tay” at the Samoset Resort. Social hour and cash bar goes from 7-8 p.m.; 7 - 11:30 p.m., hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments, along with a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Just Teachers, the ever-popular band plays 8-11:30 p.m. Tickets are $15: Call 594-5095 or email: shari@Trekkers.org; or visit trekkers.org/valentines-day-dance-fundraiser/

· Trackside Station in Rockland is hosting a Valentine’s Rockin’ Dinner Dance with Two Dollar Pistol, which begins playing at 9 p.m.

·The Speakeasy is hosting blues man, Blind Albert. Music starts at 8pm and goes until 11p.m. No Cover.

Sunday, Feb. 15

· The Fourth Annual Chili and Chowder Cookoff is happening at Trackside Station in Rockland. Only $10 entry fee will get you some of the best homemade chowder and chili around and benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association of Maine from 2-5 p.m.

· Front Street Pub in Belfast is celebrating Fat Tuesday a little early from Feb. 15-17, serving up all of your New Orleans favorite foods!

· Rock Harbor Brewing Co. will be hosting a cribbage tournament every Sunday beginning at 8 p.m.

· Musicians, bring instruments and voices and make music together at Sail, Power and Steam Museum at Sharp's Point South, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. Free. FMI: 701-5050 or 701-7627. Coffee and cookies provided. Every Sunday, rain or shine.

Want to know where to go for happy hour every day of the week? Check out our updated Guide To Midcoast Happy Hours.

 If you have an arts and entertainment event that fits within the adult scope of fun and cool things to do for Weekend Picks, contact Kay Stephens at news@penbaypilot.com or like The Killer Convo on Facebook and put her on your events list.