By HEIDI PRUITT

The Kokomo Post Staff

The temperature is cold but the events and activities in Kokomo this weekend are hot. Don’t let winter slip away by staying inside and being bored. Keep reading for six reasons to brave the arctic temperatures this weekend!

Virtual Viva Las Vista

The annual Viva Las Vista fundraiser for Bona Vista is back! Purchase your Wheel of Chance combination by clicking here for your chance to win awesome prizes for a great cause, or bid on some awesome auction items too. Join the party on the Facebook Live video at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 to see if you're a lucky winner!

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: Online
Cost: $25+

Date Night at The Palette Room

Enjoy a creative and romantic date night with an instructional painting class with the one you love! You supply the snacks and drinks (wine is permitted) and the Palette Room will supply everything else! This class is $75 per couple. Contact The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery on Facebook to reserve your spot!

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: The Palette Room at Solstice Art Gallery, 210 N. Main St., Kokomo
Cost: $75 per couple

Open Mic Night

Mo Joe Coffee House is under new ownership and open mic night is returning! Show off your talent with a 30-minute time slot in this awesome downtown location.

When: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: Mo Joe Coffee House, 106 N. Main St. Kokomo
Cost: Free

Pam Dotson Acoustic Guitar

Another night of great live music is coming to the Kokomo Alehouse this weekend! Pat Dotson from The Checkered Vans is playing an acoustic set you aren’t going to want to miss.

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: Kokomo Alehouse, 1134 Home Ave., Kokomo
Cost: Free

*Photo Provided | The Kokomo Country Palace*

Mike Casto Acoustic

There’s no lack of live music this weekend in Kokomo! Country music recording artist Mike Casto is performing an unplugged acoustic set at the Kokomo Country Palace on Friday — make plans to check it out!

When: 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: The Kokomo Country Palace, 2011 N. Market St., Kokomo
Cost: Free

Kokomo’s Best Drag Show

Kendra Stone is returning to the Coterie with what promises to be one of her best performances yet! Downtown is the place to be this weekend with the best food, drinks and entertainment you could ever imagine.

When: 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28
Where: The Coterie, 107 W. Sycamore St., 2nd Floor, Kokomo
Cost: Free before 9 p.m.

The Big Kotkoski Fest

Check out live music for a good cause from Patron, Graygarden, and Jupiter in July at American Dream Hi Fi this weekend! You’ll get the opportunity to learn about Ship Happens, a local nonprofit that provides free Narcan training and supplies to our community.

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29
Where: American Dream Hi Fi, 109 E. Sycamore St.
Cost: This is an all-ages event with a $5 cover

No matter what you choose to do in Kokomo this weekend, we hope you’re able to get out and make some memories out on the town. What’s your favorite Kokomo winter activity? Tell us in the comments below!

6 Events Worth Braving the Arctic Temperatures in Kokomo this Weekend