If your past weekend was anything like mine, you probably were snuggled up on the sofa with a cup of hot chocolate, watching movies while taking refuge from the winter storm. Let's hope this weekend goes differently because there are some cool events happening. If you attend one (or more) of these fun happenings, drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you. 

Native American Powwow 20091. Lines of Attack: Conflicts in Caricature — Check out the Nasher Museum's newest exhibit exploring the impact of political caricature by comparing past canonical works by Daumier of and his contemporaries to more recent works. You can meet Chris Lamb, professor of communications at the College of Charleston tonight at 6. He's the author of Drawn to Extremes: The Use and Abuse of Editorial Cartoons in the United States. The exhibit runs through May 16. 2001 Campus Dr.; 684-5135

2. Princess Katie and Racer Steve — Parents bring your kiddies to the Durham Performing Arts Center Saturday and let them experience "the ultimate kid rock-star band". Your kids are in for a treat because this rock band is known for its high energy, creative innovations and great music. Show times are 11:30am and 3:30pm. Tickets are $10-$15. 123 Vivian St.; 680-2787

3. Annual Native American Powwow — This annual event is a fun way to uphold Native American traditions and for everyone to learn more about Native American culture, food, crafts and dances. The doors open Saturday at 11am, but the grand entry is at 1pm. There’s a break for supper at 5pm with the second grand entry at 6:30pm and the powwow closing song at 9pm. The powwow will be held at the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics. Admission is $5. 1219 Broad St.; 416-2600

4. Hayti Relief Concert — Enjoy a night of jazz, gospel, R&B, comedy, spoken word and much more at the Hayti Heritage Center. Your (suggested) donations of $20 will go to the American Red Cross in an effort to help people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Saturday's show (postponed from last Saturday) is 5pm until midnight. 804 Old Fayetteville St.; 683-1709

5. Alexander "Alex" Rivera: Pioneer Photojournalist for Black America — Photographs and articles of the legendary photographer and Greensboro native will be on display at NCCU Art Museum (including photographs of N.C. College now N.C. Central University). The exhibit will also feature photographs taken during the civil rights movement and of celebrities like tennis great Arthur Ashe, Supreme Cout Judge Thurgood Marshall and singer Marion Anderson who came to visit Durham.  They exhibit runs through April 23. 1801 Fayetteville St.; 530-6211

6. Purse Gala — If you love hand bags, especially one-of-a-kind designer purses, you don't want to miss this event. Sunday from 2-5pm at the Cotton Room at Golden Belt there will be a live auction of unique designer purses donated by celebrities and designers nationwide. Proceeds benefit "Me Fine Foundation" to provide support for families at Duke Children's Hospital and the N.C. Children's Hospital at UNC. Tickets are $50 and $90 for two people.  807 E. Main St.; 418-4359