18 Valentine's Date Ideas around Boston that Aren't Just Dinner & Drinks
When:
Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 9:00a -
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 10:00p
Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 9:00a -
Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 10:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Music, Nightlife, Seasonal, Shows
Event website:
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No shade to a good restaurant or a beloved cocktail bar, but for Valentine’s Day you may want a date that’s out of the ordinary. These unique celebrations of love will be the perfect way to spend time with your honey this holiday.
by Celina Colby
Experiences listed in chronological order.
MAKE SOMETHING TOGETHER
Valentine's Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
When: Wednesday 2/7, 6:30pm
Where: Downtown
Cost: $65
Info: Learn the romantic and historic skill of calligraphy at this sip & script class at High Street Food Hall. You’ll get a full lesson and then the opportunity to write a beautiful Valentine’s love letter to your sweetie.
Valentine's Day Cake Decorating
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6pm
Where: Jamaica Plain
Cost: $50
Info: Make your Valentine’s Day dessert with extra love at this V-Day cake decorating class at Sam Adams Brewery. Sip a beer, work your artistic magic, and end up enjoying a sweet and sentimental treat.
ENJOY PERFORMANCES TOGETHER
Rom Com Movie Night: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
When: Thursday 2/8, 7:30pm
Where: Everett
Cost: Free
Info: Cozy up with a local brew from Night Shift and watch Ryan Gosling and Steve Carrell hunt for love in this 2011 classic rom com.
When: Friday 2/9, 7pm
Where: Fenway
Cost: Free
Info: Watch a spectacular free skating show inspired by the Barbie movie at The Rink at 401 Park. The show will celebrate diversity and inclusion and Drag Barbie herself will make an appearance.
When: Friday 2/9, 8pm
Where: Back Bay
Cost: $20-30
Info: Get into the romantic spirit with a live concert of love-themed cantatas by Clérambault and Montéclair as well as spicy instrumental interludes.
The Poetry Brothel: Feverdream
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6pm
Where: Union Square
Cost: $40-75
Info: At this sultry literary cabaret you’ll find a cast of poets, artists, and artisans all operating at the whims of the house “madam.” Watch performances and find yourself lured into secret backrooms during this immersive show.
When: Wednesday 2/14, 6:15pm
Where: Brighton
Cost: $120
Info: Spend the evening enjoying craft cocktails, sweet treats, and stories of love and romance at this special GBH Stories from the Stage performance.
When: Wednesday 2/14, 8pm
Where: Central Square
Cost: $35-45
Info: Cabaret takes on a romantic and retro spin at this '90s-themed performance featuring pole dancing, burlesque, and contortion by local artists.
The Main Stage: Valentine's Day Show
When: Wednesday 2/14, 8pm
Where: North End
Cost: $35
Info: Watch lovey-dovey improv sketches at this Valentine’s Day-themed, interactive sketch show. You’ll laugh, you’ll aww, and you can eat dinner in the North End after the show.
Pretty Woman - The Musical at The Colonial Theatre
When: Tuesday 2/27-Sunday 3/3
Where: Downtown
Cost: $45-180
Info: Based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic films, ‘Pretty Woman: The Musical' features danceable music and the same treasured story on stage.
CLINK GLASSES & EAT TOGETHER
Valentine's Day Sparkling Wine and Cheese Pairing
When: Wednesday 2/14, 6pm
Where: Harvard Square
Cost: $200
Info: Learn all about sparkling wine, taste varieties from different regions, and toast to a romantic Valentine’s Day at this sparkling wine and cheese pairing class.
Fifty Shades of Wine: Wine Tasting Class at Bonde
When: Thursday 2/15, 7pm
Where: Harvard Square
Cost: $55
Info: Internationally renowned sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg uses the color of the wine to teach a class about its style and taste, an unusual and delicious method.
Sweet Delights: Valentine's Truffle Crafting with Wild Child Chocolates
When: Thursday 2/15, 8pm
Where: Assembly Row
Cost: $80
Info: Learn how to make your own chocolate truffles at this hands-on workshop. When you gift them to your honey they’ll feel even more romantic.
PARTY TOGETHER
When: Friday 2/9-Wednesday 2/14
Where: Fenway
Cost: $6-12
Info: Ice skating with your sweetie just got 100 times more romantic. The Rink at 401 Park will be lit up in soft pink hues for almost a week before and on Valentine’s Day. Love will truly be in the air.
When: Saturday 2/10, 11am
Where: Davis Square
Cost: Free entrance
Info: Valentine’s Day shopping has never been so much fun. Sip themed cocktails and mocktails, dance it out to a love-themed playlist, and shop dozens of local businesses for romantic gifts.
Valentine's Day Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center Boston
When: Wednesday 2/14, 7pm
Where: Assembly Row
Cost: $19.99
Info: Celebrate your love at the LEGO Discovery Center with a Valentine’s Day-themed building competition, a quest challenge, prizes, and a 4D movie in the LEGO theater.
When: Wednesday 2/14, 7:30pm
Where: Davis Square
Cost: $25
Info: Dance it out under blacklights to live beats by DJ Sir Richard, try your skills at the on-site video arcade, and savor themed snacks and drinks at this romance-fueled cyberpunk ball.
FREE weddings at Dearly Studio
When: Wednesday 2/14, 5pm
Where: Union Square
Cost: Free
Info: Dearly Studio is Boston’s very first dedicated micro wedding chapel and they want to help you get hitched for free this Valentine’s Day. Book ahead for the 14th to get all the legal formalities sorted out plus a short ceremony catered to your tastes with room for up to 10 guests.
