Do it in Northbrook: Lace up skates for Valentine’s Day

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Updated: March 11, 2012 8:23AM

Be my Valentine on skates

Stop by the Valentine’s Cosmic Skate at Sports Center for a cool cosmic party! Skate and then hang out in the Club Cosmic room. Play games and enjoy treats while you listen to a DJ play some great songs. For sixth- to 12th-graders. When: 8-10 p.m. Friday. Where: 1730 Pfingston Road. Cost: $5. Skate Rental available for $3. More info: (847) 291-2993.

Romantic music

Just in time for Valentine’s day, head on over to the Northbrook Leisure Center to enjoy musical historian and performer, Jim Kendros’s beautiful piano melodies from the 19th century. Songs include Schumann’s Piano Concerto, selections by Liszt and more! When: 1-2 p.m. Friday. Where: 3323 Walters Avenue. Cost: $5 for senior center members, $9 for non-members. More info: (847) 291-2988.

Let’s make some ice cream!

Hey kids! Want to learn how to make ice cream like the Eskimos do? Come to this fun workshop where you’ll make ice cream using a modern replacement for seal blubber. You’ll also examine Eskimo artifacts and learn how to make an igloo! Grades K-3. When: 4-5 p.m. Friday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free. Register: (847) 272-4300.

Couples massage class

Learn how you can give your partner a relaxing, safe and enjoyable massage! Attend this workshop taught by licensed therapists from Therapeutic Kneads. You’ll receive hands-on instruction, a how-to booklet and massage oils too! Wear comfortable clothing and bring pillows and blankets. When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday or 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Where: YMCA, 2705 Techny Road. Cost: $60 per couple. More info and register: (847) 266-0131.

A great musical for kids!

The well-loved children’s book series, “Bunnicula” by James Howe and his late wife is now a musical at the Northbrook Theatre! Come see this hilarious show about the vampire bunny that sucks the juice out of vegetables. Told from the perspective of a dog and cat, this horror story spoof is anything but scary. It will have your kids laughing and singing along! When: Shows are at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday (and every Saturday through Feb. 25) Cost: $10. Tickets: www.nbparks.org.

Classical guitar

Relax and enjoy music by guitarist, Christopher Laughlin as he performs classical music by great musicians like Frescobaldi, Domeniconi and Rodrigo. What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! When: 2 p.m. Sunday. Where: Northbrook Public Library. Cost: Free.

Valentine’s Day cookie decorating!

Hey kids! How about decorating special Valentine’s Day cookies for your family and friends? Stop by Prairie Grass Café, have a little dinner, and then decorate three heart-shaped cookies, one to eat and two to give away. You’ll also get a gift box and a card to decorate! When: Anytime Monday. Where: Prairie Grass Café, 601 Skokie Blvd. Cost: $14. More info: (847) 205-4433.