Looking to mix things up this week? From Valentine's Day activities, including learning how to dance to a meet-and-greet with professional landscapers to get ready for spring, here are some solid options to help you get social around town.
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My Vegan Valentine!
First, consider a romantic vegan dinner on Valentines Day (Thursday) at V-Eats Modern Vegan at Trinity Groves. The meal includes four courses with salad, soup, a main dish and dessert. For more details on the menu, click on the link below.
When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: V-Eats Modern Vegan at Trinity Groves, 3011 Gulden Lane, #102
Admission: $37.50 (single 5:30 p.m.). More ticket options available.
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Steps to Romance, Learn to Dance!
Also on Thursday, take romance and Valentine's Day to another level and learn how to dance with this event at Maggiano's Little Italy. Following a champagne toast and hors d'Oeuvres, instructors from Rhythm Room will teach participants the basic dance moves to foxtrot in the Grand Ballroom. In addition, enjoy a two-course dinner and a dessert buffet before putting your new moves to the test with more dancing to close the evening.
When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy, 205 N. Park Center
Admission: $75
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Valentine's Day Stoplight Party
Are you stag on Thursday? No fear, as Bishop Cidercade is hosting its single-friendly Valentine's Day party. Wristbands at the door will indicate your status (green = single and ready to mingle; yellow = it's complicated; and red = taken) and remove any pressure on socializing while a buffet BBQ from Slow Bone is served. Cidercade is an arcade, run by Bishop Cider Co. brewery, and has over 170 arcade games and two dozen ciders on tap.
When: Thursday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m.-midnight
Where: Bishop Cidercade, 2777 Irving Blvd., #200
Admission: $26
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Tacos and Tunes: Dylan Dunlap, Victoria Canal, Leighton Fields
Then, enjoy an evening of music from local artists and tacos at "Tacos and Tunes" on Friday at Modtown Realty. Tacos and Tunes is a concert series with three artists who play four songs each, that's removing the barriers between artists and their audiences. Leighton Fields, Victoria Canal and Dylan Dunlap are scheduled to perform. A ticket includes two tacos (chicken or veggie) and water.
When: Friday, Feb. 15, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Modtown Realty, 2914 Main St., A
Admission: $15
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Landscapers + Homeowners Spring Meet & Greet
Lastly, get tips and secrets on how to spruce up your curb appeal this spring with the "Landscapers + Homeowners Spring Meet and Greet" on Saturday at North Haven Gardens. The free event is an opportunity to meet with and have one-on-one conversations with local vendors who handle lawns, trees and more outdoor services in a relaxed atmosphere.
When: Saturday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.-noon
Where: North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
