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Here's to exploring oysters, finding ghosts and playing the casino tables on Friday night. It’s that time again for Weekend Adventures.

Start your weekend off with a little Elvis, some fancy cars, music and art. It’s that time again for Weekend Adventures.

If the cold weather had you hibernating indoors, instead of warming up at the gym, lace up those exercise shoes and get back up and moving.

Celebrate the weekend and put that work week in the past with a step back in time by watching the original production of “Dracula,” or visit the Service Club’s 45^th Charity Antiques and Collectibles show featuring 50 local and national vendors. It’s that time again for Weekend Adventures.

For those inspired by local figure skaters representing the U.S. at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, watch and support the local Senior Games on Friday at the Walton Racquet Center at 5502 33rd Ave. W. in Bradenton.

On Friday, welcome to Valentine’s Day weekend. Whether you are single or a pair, this Weekend Adventure roundup is certain to be a fit for everyone. In the Village of the Arts from 5 to 9 p.m. join the fun and culture at the “Cupid. Cosmos. Cinema.” event.

Due to an overwhelming amount of community support, Ellenton Ice will reopen the practice session for a final public performance of the U.S. Olympians at 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. This performance is the last time the public will be able to see the skaters before they leave for Vancouver on Monday, Feb. 8.

There's a preview reception of Seminole – Miccosukee arts and crafts at the South Florida Museum tonight starting at 6 p.m. and live music playing at Cork's Cigar Bar starting at 9 p.m.

This weekend is packed with art, pubs, markets and the Manatee County Fair all celebrating openings.

Get an early start on Friday and tour selected galleries and studios in the Village of the Arts and get a front row seat to creative local residents demonstrating artistic techniques for jewelry making, pottery molding, quilting, painting and stained glass at the 4th Annual Studio Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Note: Saturday's Farmers' Market has been canceled.)