Whether you’re like me and make Valentine’s Day a chance to celebrate all kinds of love (romantic, familial, love of self, city, earth — you get the idea) or you’re luke-warm about the over-commercialized holiday, 71% of you told us via Instagram poll that you could use some ideas for Feb. 14.
Hi, loves. 💕 Chloé here, and I’ve rounded up ideas for you and yours to make the most out of the day. If you have other ideas to add, join the convo online here.
Whether it’s just another day or a time for big romance,
make it so awesome Leslie would approve. | Gif by Giphy
The Chattery has several upcoming events, from cake decorating to a BlackGirlChatt Galentine’s Day card-making social, and another local group is hosting a free social for those with autism or related disorders are welcome. Want to celebrate your love of learning? The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX3D Theater is showing “Turtle Odyssey 3D” on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.
If you want something for the kids, check out this mini-photo shoot with Fit4Mom, and if you just really need to let loose and dress in neon-colored spandex with some leg warmers, the Flying Squirrel’s party is the way to go.
💖 For the creatives
Mad Priest, Poetry and Potions | Fri., Feb. 14 | 11 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mad Priest, 719 Cherry St. | $30 | Dress in black and enjoy drinks poetry from Erika Dionne Roberts, aka Velvet Poetry.
Hella hearts by Denice Bizot | On display through Feb. 29 | InTown Gallery, 26 Frazier Ave.
| 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Mon.-Sat, 1-5 p.m., Sundays | This show from Denice Bizot, who has had work featured around the world and includes actress Catherine Zeta-Jones as a collector, riffs on the motif of the heart symbol. She cuts her designs from metal with a plasma torch.
💖 If you want a dinner out on the town
Valentine’s Day Candlelight Dinner | Fri., Feb. 14 | 5-9 p.m. | Bela Lisboa, 417 Frazier Ave. | $55 per person | This includes a five-course meal with one glass of champagne + live music.
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Back Inn Café | Fri., Feb. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | Back Inn Café | 411 E. 2nd St. | Call 423-265-5033 to make reservations or for more information, such as pricing
Valentine’s Day at Rodizio | Feb. 14-15 | 4 p.m. | Rodizio Grill, 2100 Hamilton Place Blvd. | $45.99 | Enjoy steak or salmon, sides, salads and unlimited trips to the dessert bar. There will also be live music. Reservations are suggested.
Logan’s Roadhouse | Feb. 10-16 | Restaurant hours | Local Logan’s restaurants | Cost of dinner | If you go during these days there’s a chance to win a $10,000 getaway, including two four-day VIP tickets to Country Music’s #1 festival in Nashville, round-trip airfare for two, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, $1,500 spending card and a Logan’s gift card.
💖 If you don’t want to cook
Valentine’s Day dinner for two from The Chef and his Wife | Pick up on Feb. 13, delivery Feb. 14 | The Chef and his Wife, 6849 Prestige Lane | $69/couple, $35/individual | Pick from Lobster-stuffed ravioli or roasted prime rib with Au jus + sides.
Dinner for two from Dish T’Pass | Order by Feb. 10 at noon, pick up Feb. 14 | Dish T’Pass, 302 W. 6th St. | $75/couple | This dinner includes shrimp cocktail, caesar salad, beef tenderloin, grilled asparagus, twice-baked potato + chocolate pot de creme.
💖 For the anti-valentines
Cupid is Stupid Anti-Valentine’s Day | Fri., Feb. 14 | 5-10 p.m. | Chattanooga Brewing Co., 1804 Chestnut St. | Go enjoy live music + beer with people who don’t care about the holiday.
💖 If you can’t celebrate on the 14th
Un-Valentine Dinner to benefit Hart Gallery | Sat., Feb. 15 | 7-10 p.m. | Hart Gallery, 110 E. Main St. | $85 | This is a five-course dinner with a signature cocktail that benefits Hart Gallery, which is a nonprofit organization that helps artists that come from underserved backgrounds and circumstances
💖 If you want to shop
Valentine’s Day Pop Up Market | Today, Feb. 7 | 5-9 p.m. | Amani Ya Juu, 420 S. Willow St. | Free to browse | Check out sweets, prints, pottery, plants, jewelry and more from Renegade Silver Jewelry and Amani Ya Juu.
Valentine’s Day Love Fest | Fri., Feb. 14 | 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | POMKT-Powell Market, 802 Broad St. | Free to browse | From CBD infused vegan + organic chocolates to Valentine’s Day photos, there’s a lot to see here.
Valentine’s Day Bake Sale | Fri., Feb. 14 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Society of Work, 1100 Market St., floor 6 | Cost of baked goods | This event benefits the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and they will take credit cards.
