The Valentine’s Day Weekender: Feb. 14-16

With all the great things going on in the 901 these days, have you ever been overwhelmed with choices? Well, you’re in luck! Every week we curate The Weekender, a post filled with a handy list to help you hit some of our best bets for an amazing weekend.

The Weekender is not meant to be exhaustive but will include our suggestions to help you plan the weekend ahead. In the case of inclement weather, check with each event’s page for updates. See all upcoming events here.

Friday, February 14

• Enjoy an evening full of indulgence with Whiskey, Wine, and Chocolates at Memphis Botanic.
• Rewatch 10 Things I Hate About You to get ready for 90s Prom at Crosstown Brewing.
• Make your way to Black Lodge to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Marcella and Her Lovers, Louise Page, & Mama Honey.
• Sigh and sway your way through Valentines w/ Strangelove-Depeche Mode Exp/Smiths/Bowie tribute at Growlers.
• Enjoy Ballet Memphis’ mesmerizing movements as they present their Winter Mix all weekend long.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is sharing their talents with our city for one night only.
• Be the Peaches to someone’s Herb at Valentine’s Day Duets Karaoke.
• PJ Morton will have y’all swooning at Minglewood Hall.
• You’ll score a box of authentic Irish chocolates if you celebrate Valentine’s Day at Celtic Crossing.
• The cured meats, cheeses, and chocolates at Valentine’s Day Charcuterie and Chocolate at Primas Bakery are calling your name.
• Drown your sorrows at Zinnies during the Sad Valentine’s Deep Dish.
• The Lounge is kicking off Mardi Gras with $7 Hurricanes & Sazeracs, plus ettoufee, rice and beans, a king cake, and more.
• While the pup gets fresh air, you can take advantage of the 2-for-1 drinks during Fido Friday: Dog Happy Hour at Loflin Yard.
• The Dixie Dicks, Miss Goldie Dee, and the Broke Hearted Boys want to help you make it through the holiday at The Doghouzz.
• You’ll have a scary good time during Love is a DRAG at Dru’s Place.
• Downtown Yoga is turning off the lights and turning up the tunes for Candlelight Vinyasa.
• Come boo-ed up or by yourself to Booze and Boos at Indulge Lounge.
• You’ll reach new heights with your boo or bestie during My Flying Valentine.

Saturday, February 15

• Take some time to paws and show some love to your love-fur during the Paws and Kisses Valentine’s Event.
• The first Memphis Modern Market of 2020 is going down at Loflin Yard.
• A portion of every pint sold during Beers for Beasts at Memphis Made will go to the relief efforts in Australia.
• Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Fun at Muddy’s brings a whole new meaning to “Give me some sugar.”
• Enjoy an evening of perfect pairings during Wiseacre’s Flower and Chocolate.
• Show your love for the Sweet Tarts and the Sour Patch Kids as they go head to head during the MRD Valentine’s Mashup.
• Auntie Patti is throwing down at the Horseshoe.
• Leave your broken heart on the dance floor during Transmission: Broken Hearts Party at Bar DKDC.
• The Kickback at Hi Tone will definitely get you groovin’.
• Gather with your best girls for Galentine’s Day Party at 17Berkshire.
• Explore the inspired lives of Harlem Renaissance artists during Jazzy Family Day at the Dixon.
• The Whiskey and Wings Bar Crawl is happening downtown.
• The second Time Warped Drive-In event of 2020 is dedicated to the The Blade Runner Series.
• Things are getting medieval at the Rec Room Rumble.
• Stock up on local goods at the CYCFM Winter Market.
• If you want to lend your time to the pups at Memphis Animal Services, make sure to attend the Dog Volunteer Orientation.
• Love on the Rocks at the Elmwood Cemetery is a walking tour of the romantically challenged!
• Witness the musical talents of Marco Pavé during an intimate listening experience.
• The Taste of Chaos 15th Anniversary Tribute is celebrating the music of Dashboard Confessional, My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Senses Fail, and more.
• Celebrate Valentine’s Day in your jammies during the Adult V-Day Party: Pajama Edition.
• Go “pawl” in during the All In For Animals Poker Tournament.
• Light the dance floor on fire as your move and groove with your boo during the Valentine’s Date Party at Rumba Room.
• Ky-Mani Marley (the second youngest of Bob Marley’s children) is doing his thing with Chinese Connection Dub Embassy at Minglewood Hall.
• Memphis House Mafia invites you to dance your blues away at CANVAS.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wants to get Memphis movin’ during their Community Class.
• Get creative with your cutie at the QBHome Paint and Sip Couples Session.
• Dance your stress away with the hip-hop Dance to Heal, Not in Heels.
• The Art Village Gallery invites you to gather for deep conversations and and intimate dining experience as their Dinner and Dialogue series returns.
• The Works of Heart Art Auction will feature over 1000 pieces of regionally-created, heart-themed art that could be yours.
• Climb aboard the Memphis Riverboats for a little romancin’ on the river with the Valentine’s Day Dinner and Music Cruise.

Sunday, February 16

• Memphis Current is bringing out Lexi Perkins and Louise Page for their first Current Event at Knifebird.
• Hit the ground running for the Laurelwood 15K to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Mid-South.
• Spice up your Sunday in the name of equality at the TEP Gumbo Contest.
• Bring a home-made dish to the plant-based party that is the No Meat Meet Up at Crosstown Arts.
• It wouldn’t be Reggae Sunday without a tribute to the great Bob Marley.
• Make your own fantastical fairy house at Memphis Botanic Garden.
• If you wear red during the Curious Brewery Bike Tour, your first beer will be covered!
• Get crafty at Memphis Made as you make your own Macrame.