This weekend brings a variety of opportunities to get out with friends and family.

Celebrate Founders Day at Knox College, take in a school play, hear some music or laugh to a comedy show.

Here are 14 Things to do in the Galesburg area this weekend.

Guest Bartending 2024 Fundraiser for the Knoxville Blue Bullets JFL

What: Come out for fun and prizes.

When: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15

Where: The Bar 65, 65 S. Cherry St., Galesburg

For more: 309-333-0731

Knox Proud Day/Founders Day

What: It's a full day’s worth of celebrating the purple and gold. A day full of events and challenges for the community.

When: Thursday, Feb. 15

Cost: Free

Where: Knox College, 2 E. South St., Galesburg

For more:knox.imodules.com

Fred and Ginger Date Night

What: Cut a rug like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day. The Orpheum Theatre is offering Fred & Ginger Date Night, pairing an onstage couple’s foxtrot class with a screening of the classic film Top Hat (1935). This event is sponsored by Young Dance Inc., who will also be conducting the 30-minute dance workshop. Specialty drinks will be offered at the concession stand. Those wanting to attend the film but not the dance lesson are certainly welcome and should arrive sometime around 8 p.m.

When: Doors open at 7 p.m.; dance lesson at 7:30 p.m.; movie at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16

Where: The Orpheum Theater, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: $10 for dance lesson; free admission to movie

For more:galesburgorpheum.org

Rom-Com Trivia

What: Test your knowledge on some of the best Rom-Com's. Pre-registration for tables is required. Limited tables.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16

Where: Hidden Hills Vineyard & Winery, 120 Hidden Drive, Galesburg

Cost: $35 for tables/teams of 8; tickets available on Event Brite.

For more: 309-289-2948

The Not-So Mysterious Disappearance of Cinderella

What: This hilarious new version of Cinderella offers a much more contemporary twist to the old tale. This time, Cinderella goes missing and everyone in the kingdom is a suspect. Packed with humor, fresh takes on classic characters, and plenty of pop-culture references.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 and Saturday, Feb. 17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Hegg Performing Arts Center, Galesburg Junior/Senior High School, 1135 W. Fremont St., Galesburg

Cost: $5; $3 for seniors; free to all CUSD #205 students and staff

For more: 309-973-2001

Senior Studios: Little Loom Weaving

What: Little looms are pocket-sized pieces that you can take with you wherever you go and use very small amounts of fiber. These tiny weavings can produce jewelry, coasters, and home décor. They are also a therapeutic way to experience and experiment with fiber art. Learn basic techniques, tools, starting and finishing. Try geometric weaving, loop-making, fringing, then take your little loom home to make more. There will be lots of fiber choices and tools to make simple, mini woven gems.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 17

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: $10 deposit required but will be returned upon class completion; free for area seniors age 62 and older

For more:galesburgarts.networkforgood.com

Jazz Night Fundraiser and Silent Auction

What: Come show your support with a night of music, dancing, drinks and dinner. There will be a silent auction featuring primarily local businesses with a few surprise entries such as the Chicago White Sox. Music by the Cat Gaddis band. Hosted by the Support Group for African American Affairs.

When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17

Where: The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: $50 or $400 for table of 8

For more: 913-356-2323

Kids Month Exhibit Opening

What: Come celebrate the work produced during the arts center's Kids Month 2024 art sessions. Children can take pictures next to their work and enjoy a variety of snacks to celebrate. Work may be collected and taken home during the reception.

When: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

For more: 309-342-7415

Science Saturdays

What: Have fun with experiment of erupting volcano slime.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17

Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg

Cost: Free with admission

For more: 309-344-8876

Orpheum Comedy Night: Stewart Huff

What: The Orpheum Theatre is kicking off the year with laughs. The Orpheum Comedy Series will host three shows throughout the year, showcasing standup comics from across the nation. This event will feature standup veteran Stewart Huff as headliner, supported by up-and-comers Thaddaeus McKee, Griffin Sciarra and Finn St. John.

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17

Where: The Orpheum Theater, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg

Cost: $22

For more: 309-342-2299

Model Dinos

What: Make model dinos.

When: Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Discovery Depot, 128 S. Chambers St., Galesburg

Cost: $2 with admission

For more: 309-344-8876

Black History Month Author Celebration and K-6th Grade History Maker Contest

What: Engage in open discussion about books and experiences with today's history makers: authors Andy Bonis, Juanita Davis, Bonnie Harris, Fred L. Hord, Naomi Law, Dorian Riley and Sherrell Wallace. Prizes from Discovery Depot, Skate Palace, Pizza Ranch, and The Galesburg Selfie Museum will be awarded to winning students.

When: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Taste of Candy, 61 S. Seminary St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

For more: 309-322-6255

Mason Boore Faculty Recital

What: Join the Music Department for a recital featuring Knox College trumpet faculty Mason Boore. Mason will perform solo and works with soprano Britney Hopkins, trombonist Maggie Sloter and with the Cherry St. Combo.

When: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College, 500 S. Prairie St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

For more: 309-341-7265

Wood, Strings and Whispers

What: Event by Bobby Dillard and Wood, Strings and Whispers.

When: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18

Where: Orange Cup Side Hustle, 2701 E. Main St., Galesburg

Coming next week:

Knox + Bradley Jazz Ensembles

What: The Knox and Bradley big bands will present their yearly joint concert, this year featuring saxophonist Adam Larson.

When: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19

Where: Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 E. Main St., Galesburg

Cost: Free

For more: 309-341-72652

Kathi Edwards is a freelance correspondent.

This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Here are 15 things to do in Galesburg, Illinois Feb. 15-Feb. 18