This weekend is all about the jam. Whether you go Irish, roots rock or funkadelic, here are some great suggestions for your Valentine’s (or anti-Valentine’s) Day weekend, plus for the outdoor lovers, a couple of Killer Road Trips to get out there and play in the snow!

Irish Music Jam and Black & Tans

Friday, Feb. 12 — Rockland

It’s a little more than a month away for St. Paddy’s Day, but Rock City Cafe is getting the jump on it Friday with local musicians doing an informal evening of traditional Irish tunes and a few songs. Their vast repertoire of Irish music is known far and wide, and musicians come together to play the tunes they know in common. Rock City will also be offering specials on Irish Coffee, Dublin Mudslides and their version of a Black & Tan. Show goes from 7 to 10 p.m.

Anti-Valentine’s Day Dance

Saturday, Feb. 13 — Rockland

3Crow Restaurant and Bar is going to do their best version of Grumpy Cat meets George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic with an Anti-Valentine’s Day dance. Not sure what the dress code is (all black on the outside because you’re all black and withered on the inside?), but, DJ Janimal will be spinning and there will be drink specials. The dance starts at 10 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. No cover.

Cheap Dates: Tubing & Chocolate

Saturday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 14 — South China

I’ve put together a few creative ideas (that are literally off the beaten path) for people who want to celebrate their friendship or relationship in a non-traditional way with tubing at South China’s GO Tubing Lanes. (Note: Go at night, it’s better). Check out my latest column: Cheap Dates: Valentine’s Day in China

Killer Road Trip: Winter Fest

Sunday, February 14—Damariscotta

Bitter cold won’t stop the die-hards from sledding, skating, sipping free hot chocolate, watching a sled dog demonstration and eating hot dogs for $1. There will be a warming hut open and a campfire with marshmallow roasting. There will also be snowshoes to borrow at no cost on Sunday! The event goes from noon to 3 p.m. FMI: Winter Fest

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com