Feeling Romantical?

Mike Paulus |

Got any big Valentine's Day plans? The staff of Volume One will be getting together for our annual Candy Sweetheart Eating Contest – whoever can chomp and swallow the most of those chalky little "Be Mine" candies without coughing up a sugary sludge of sentimentality wins! Should be fun. If you don’t have awesome plans like we do, there are options aplenty. Among other things today, there’s the St. Valentines Day Hustle bike ride for charity, a Valentine's Ping Pong Tournament (not kidding), a romantically spooky “dinner with a ghost” event, and a V-day Jazz Jam. And of course, nothing says "romance" like a Pancake Breakfast & Sheepshead Tournament (Sunday). Also ...

STAGE: Alice in Wonderland Jr. | Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, encounters a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Featuring all the familiar songs and wonderfully wacky characters from the Disney movie. (State Theatre; Sat/1:30pm; Sun/1:30pm)

MUSIC: Feathe + Sky Lion | In a special Valentine's Day show, local female trio Feathe combines guitar, rolling accordion and rootsy drums to create the foundation for their signature pop sensibilities. Minneapolis alternative folk group Sky Lion presents catchy riffs and poignant songwriting. (Acoustic Café; Sat/6pm)

BIKES: Ice Race | Head down to Carson Park's Birch St. picnic area for an icy race around a frozen lake. Course length depends on lake conditions. Self studded tires are highly recommended. (Half Moon Lake; Sat/2pm)

Saturday: See it all.