Valentine’s Day Guide

Activities & Events

Get moving this Valentine’s Day with these activity ideas!

Be a Tease at Rose Academy of Burlesque

On Sunday, February 11th 2:00 - 3:00 pm, celebrate your body with a fun, accessible burlesque workshop celebrating your authentic, sexy self! Instructors will teach you to tease and please while learning basic burlesque moves in the spirit of joyful movement and self-love. Register online

BIPOC Open Studio

Join Curiosity Studio at 3607 E Lake St on Thursday, February 15th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for their BIPOC Open Studio with theme of Love! Create a Valentine or object to revisit as a reminder of love. Free to attend! Must be 18+. Register online

Green Room

Sing your heart out on February 14th for V-Day Karaoke at 2923 Girard Ave S from 8:00 - 11:00 pm. Plan your visit

The Love Club

A market brought to you by 3 Lake Street boutiques: Combine, Les Sól, and Legacy! Join for Valentine’s fun, shopping, and local vendors! Plan your visit

Mistress Ginger’s V-Day Soirée

Mistress Ginger has got to find love – and fast! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and she’s not yet recovered from her last torrid affair. Now this cabaret queen is on a mission: heal the heart and find THE ONE. Could it be you?! Through a dazzling mix of storytelling, song, and dance, Ginger takes you on a journey through the tingles and tangles of love. Be swept away by a musical score that spans eras and genres, from George Gershwin to Britney Spears and beyond – all designed to send you giddy and gleaming into an eternal lovefest. Featuring Lori Dokken on piano. Friday, February 9 7:00 - 8:20 pm at Bryant Lake Bowl. Purchase tickets

Up-Down

Ditch the stuffy restaurant and bring your Valentine to Up-Down for a special night of games, drinks, and fun! From February 11th - 15th enjoy 6 domestic tallboys, 80 tokens, a limited edition Up-Down fanny pack, and a heart-shaped pizza for just $40! Purchase this package in advance in person and receive a greeting card and envelope for your sweetie. Must be 21+ with ID to enter. Plan your visit

The Wilderness Fitness + Coworking

Head to The Wilderness Fitness & Coworking at 1010 W Lake St for a day of productivity, connection, and fun with your partner, friend, or loved one - all on them! On Wednesday, February 14th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm enjoy free access to their top-notch workspace amenities. Email to reserve your spot

Ice Guys

Large variety of gold and diamonds in chains, pendants, earrings, rings, bracelets, watches and more. Shop in-store at 1538, E Lake Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm and Monday by appointment only. Shop online

Joyeria El Diamantito

Wide variety of fine jewelry and watches. Shop in-store at 1613 E Lake, Monday through Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Plan your visit

Joyeria Max

Joyeria Max has a variety of engagement rings and wedding bands. Shop in-store at 417 E Lake Ste 75, daily 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Plan your visit

Thurston Jewelers

For 100 years, Thurston Jewelers has been specializing in engagement rings and other fine jewelry. They can custom make anything to fit your desires. Shop in-store at 705 W Lake St, Tuesday through Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Del Sol Floreria

Offers beautiful floral arrangements and assortments for all your loving needs. Shop in-store at 1515 E Lake St, daily 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Plan your visit

Floreria Yare

Beautiful floral arrangements! Shop in-store at 417 E Lake St #81, Monday through Friday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call (612) 827-8211 to order. Plan your visit

Flower Bar

A new floral concept inviting everyone to come and experience the joy of creating your very own floral arrangement! Shop in-store at 2736 Lyndale Ave S, Monday through Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Order online

Legacy

Make an arrangement at their dried floral bar! Plan your visit

Soderberg’s Floral & Gift

Soderberg’s has a variety of unique Valentine’s Day arrangements designed by their florists. Shop in-store at 3305 E Lake St, Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Order online

Dogwood Coffee

Starting February 14th and while supplies last, Dogwood Coffee is serving 2 special drinks: Love Brew and Perfect Match! Plan your visit

Galactic Pizza

Order any medium pizza in the shape of a heart now through February 15th!⁠ Available for pickup or delivery. Plan your visit or call (612) 824-9100 to order

Modern Times

Enjoy their Burnin’ Love drink special! It’s a housemade shrub soda with organic blood orange, strawberry, a hint of local chocolate habanero and a delicious French apple cider vinegar. Served over ice with sparkling water and a dried blood orange slice. Plan your visit

Pizza Luce

100% of dessert sales will go to Animal Humane Society Minnesota and Animal Allies Humane Society of Duluth! Make a reservation or order online

Taberna Tacos

Get what you really want on Valentine’s Day… tacos! Enjoy a meal for two at Taberna including six tacos, two elotes, rice, beans, and tres leches cake for $40. Make a reservation

Taqueria La Hacienda

Get a heart taco platter from Wednesday, February 14th - Sunday, February 18th. Open at 334 E Lake St 9:30 am - 10:00 pm daily.

The Bungalow Club

On Wednesday, February 14th, The Bungalow Club is offering four-course dinner with treats for $80 per person or let the kitchen send a feast for you and your sweetie for $110 per person. Make a reservation

Third Space Café

Valentine’s Day Specials include unique drinks such as ‘My Bloody Valentine’ a concoction of blood orange, salted caramel, espresso, and choice of milk! Available for dine-in only, plan your visit

Trio Plant Based

Enjoy your choice of any 2 burgers and fries or a soul food platter for two! Each meal is served with a shareable slice of vanilla cake with strawberries. Available for dine-in only, plan your visit

Combine

Shop from womens and mens clothing and accessories plus home goods. Open Monday through Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 pm at 1600 W Lake St. Shop online

Novedades Krystal

Shop women’s fashions! Open daily 9:00 am - 7:00 pm at 417 E Lake St Ste 78.

Paper Source

Shop gift wrap, stationary, and quirky gifts. Open Monday - Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Wednesday through Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Plan your visit

Wood from the Hood

Enjoy 14% off online purchases now through February 14th to find the perfect gift! Discount code: LOVE14. Shop now

ZRS Fossils

Through Saturday, February 17th, save 20% off all heart-shaped carvings and jewelry! Open Tuesday through Saturday 12:00 - 6:00 pm at 3018 Lyndale Ave S.

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Black Walnut Bakery

Valentine’s Day specials including Raspberry Cassis Mouse Cake and Hazelnut Chocolate Tart! Pre-order online

Ichigo Tokyo Crepes

Now through February 15th, buy 2 mille crepe cakes and get 1 free special strawbery latte! Plan your visit

Milkjam Creamery

Fall head over heels for Milkjam’s exclusive Valentine’s Day Series! Limited edition flavors are I ❤️ You, Tru Luv, Adore You, and Date Night. Enjoy the Tru Luv ice cream in their limited edition Valentine’s Day Pie! Available now through February 14th. Plan your visit order in advance

Wuollet Bakery

Valentine’s Day specials include their famous princess torte for 2, and much more! Pre-order online

Bondesque

Bondeque is an adult store with a focus on BDSM and fetish fashion. Shop in-store at 707 W Lake St, Monday and Wednesday through Friday 2:00 - 6:00 pm, Saturday 12:00 - 8:00 pm, and Sunday 12:00 - 6:00 pm. Shop online

Notoriously Fitted

Wide selection of exotic dancewear. Shop in-store at 615 W Lake St, Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Shop online

Smitten Kitten

A progressive adult toy store for everyone! Shop in-store at 3010 Lyndale Ave S, Tuesday through Thursday 1:00 - 8:00 pm and weekend 1:00 - 9:00 pm. Shop online (they offer discreet shipping in plain brown boxes & has a non-descript return address label!)

Venus Unveiled

Venus Unveiled offers a wide variety of dance costumes and lingerie. Shop in-store at 711 W Lake #104, Monday through Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - 10:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. Shop online