Whether you’re a UNC student faced with a boring weekend of work in Davis or a Chapel Hill resident expecting a low key weekend around Franklin street, there are many events approaching that are sure to liven up the next three days of your life. Chapel Hill has never ceased to impress me with its vivid culture, variety of people and constant activities of all kinds, and what better way to discover these aspects of Tar heel town for yourself than to venture out this weekend and check out these great events.

If you have a sweet tooth and like to win prizes, I would suggest checking out Franklin Street’s newest froyo addition Sweet Frog for the grand opening celebration which continues through Saturday. Sweet Frog is delicious, a fresh alternative to your average Ben & Jerry’s and YoPo, and prizes will be given away every hour from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Another option is the Chocolate Door party on Saturday to celebrate the Chocolate Door’s three year anniversary. There will be free cupcakes, a raffle and a discount bowl offering up to a 50 percent discount. This is a great place to grab your Valentine a gift. If you want to beat the rush, pre-order.

Families should be sure not to miss a chance to explore the night sky this winter on Saturday at the Morehead Planetarium. The program is based on the same theme as Starry Nights, and it is designed for children ages 7-12 and families. Cost is $20 per family, or if you are a Morehead member, $15 per family and $2 per additional family member after the first four. Make sure to register.

End your weekend with relaxation on Sunday and attend the free meditation class at the Franklin Street Yoga Center at 12 p.m. The Kosala Center in Carrboro is sending a meditation teacher to help you learn to engage in guided meditation which can reduce stress, tension and distraction. The Sunday class will be the first of a series of four, followed by a question session. No experience is necessary.

After you’ve rid yourself of stress and distractions in meditation, check out the Bridal Showcase at the Carolina Inn. The showcase will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. and will include cake sampling, sample bouquets, music and beautiful wedding gowns from top designers and the most experienced wedding vendors of the area.

Sunday night, the Heels play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at 6 p.m. in the Dean Dome. Grab tickets if you can, or tune into ESPN to support the Carolina basketball team. After Thursday’s victory over N.C. State, the boys should be fired up and ready to pull out another exciting win.

For even more events, check out Chapel Hill Downtown Partnership.