From fine dining, to desserts and great beer, it’s all out there this weekend!

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy 3 course meals at great prices with Traverse City Restaurant Week. Then hit Crystal Mountain for some Mardi Gras fun, or sample sweet treats in downtown Bellaire. You can get a good laugh at the Old Town Playhouse, and enjoy a snowshoe trek with craft beers at Timber Ridge Resort!
Traverse City Restaurant Week, Through March 3rd
This week is your chance to experience the best in Traverse City dining! Head to one of your favorite restaurants, or discover a new one with 3-course meals priced at $25 or $35 per person. For a list of restaurants and course offerings, go to downtowntc.com. Because of the popularity of this event, reservations are strongly encouraged.
 
Mardi Gras on the Mountain,  March 2nd & 3rd, Crystal Mountain
Friday features mask making with music from the Snow Monsters. Saturday enjoy the sounds of N’awlins Namaste, a DJ Dance Party, BBQ and seafood boil, a costume contest, Mardi Gras Open Jam and more. Get details at crystalmountain.com
 
Art in Ice, Sweet & Nice, Sat, March 3rd, 4-7pm, Downtown Bellaire
Enjoy watching regional culinary artists create ice sculptures, then sample treats prepared by local pastry chefs and vote for your favorites. Tasting tickets are $5.
 
Sips and Giggles Comedy Show featuring Kevin Bozeman, Saturday, March 3rd, 8pm, Old Town Playhouse
This event pairs nationally touring comedians with Leelanau Peninsula Wine. Cocktail hour begins at 6pm. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Learn more and get yours at mynorthtickets.com
 
12th annual Suds and Snow at Timber Ridge Resort, Saturday, March 3rd, 1-6pm
Come enjoy an afternoon filled with beer, wine and cider, food sampling from area restaurants and food trucks, paired with snowshoeing and other fun winter activities. There are also 2 live music stages featuring local musicians. Tickets are $25 and are available at MyNorthtickets.com