Here’s What You Do: Valentine’s Day Weekend
Love is in the air
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is coming. The 14th of this month is a time to share your feelings or at the very least…eat them. Need some help coming up with ideas for what to do? Well, that’s what I’m here for! And if you’re part of the “I-hate-Valentine’s-Day-stupid-Hallmark-capitalist-conspiracy” camp…no worries, I got you covered too.
The Little Door Restaurant
For the Foodie…
There are plenty of outstanding, local restaurants offering special menus for lovebirds looking to wine & dine. Here are a few recommendations:
The Little Door is offering a special, 4-course prix-fixe menu at $175/person. The service is impeccable; the ambiance is darling and the food? French at its finest.
Other places to look to are: Nobu (omakase menu @ $140/person); Whist (the restaurant) at Viceroy (4-course Valentine’s menu at $85/person); Cafe Stella (3-course prix-fixe at $60/person).
*Frysmith: One Night Stand @ Verdugo Bar is offering a four-course dinner with a Beer Tasting. $23 pre-sale and $28 at the door; dinner starts at 7:30pm
For the Foodie (on a budget)…
Think…the Buttermilk Truck, Grilled Cheese Truck, Sweets Truck, Frysmith & Flying Pig…words that will make any girl’s heart melt. Yes, the first annual Los Angeles Street Food Festival might be the best thing to ever happen…ever. Annnd Chef Ludo Lefebvre will be at it again with his elusive pop-up restaurant…er, truck. Word is he’ll be serving out tasty bites of fried chicken. Eat your heart out – this Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm at LA Center Studios; Enter on 500 S. Beaudry Ave, LA, CA 90017).
For the Stay-in-&-make-Foodie…
Go big or go home…and make dinner there. That’s what we say. A hearty, homemade meal is never a bad way to go. Just make sure you have dessert. Need help?… Fondue it. It’s wayyy easier than you think. See the recipe.
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For the Sports-Fan…
Love…hurts. But it’s also highly entertaining. Spend your evening with some lovely ladies that’ll give you what you really want: blood, sweat, and tears…on wheels and in skirts. Founded in 2003, the LA Derby Dolls are L.A’s original, women’s quad-skate roller derby league with a serious fan following. Bouts are full-contact, action-packed fun. Crowds enjoy cold beers, heavy cheers, and of course, raw roller derby. Be there to see the Tough Cookies square off against Fight Crew on the 13th.
For the Film-Buff…
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Why not take a quick get-away to beautiful Santa Barbara and catch the last bit of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival? Lots of great, independent films are being screened from all over the world–something any cinephile will appreciate. Take a look at the schedule here.
Egyptian Theatre Double-Features
Looking for something a little more old-school? Catch a double-feature at the Egyptian Theatre. On Saturday the 13th, there will be a screenings of Wings of Desire & Edward Scissorhands. On the 14th, there will be screenings of Casablanca and Double Indemnity. Film start at 7:30pm both days.
But maybe a romantic get-away is not exactly your cup-o’-tea. Maybe you prefer you movies (and romance) with a little more…spunk. The Devil’s Drive will be screening the tale of the mutually-destructive Sid & Nancy on the 13th. Pre-sale tickets are sold out; but if you get there right at 6pm, you’ll probably be able to snatch a spot. And there’s plenty of walk-in spots. So pack a nice [urban] picnic & swoon over the…drugs, violence, punk rock and destruction. Romantic, no?
For the Drama-Queen/King…
Twelfth Night @ The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Spend your Valentine’s Day in…LA’s favorite cemetery & see Shakespeare’s classic comedy Twelfth Night: Or What You Will. It’s a tale of love and mistaken identity in the historic Masonic Lodge. Tickets are $30. Drama-geeks unite.
For the Clubber…
A Valentine’s Day Affair @ MyHouse
Looking for Mr. Right? Or maybe just…Mr. Right Now. Whatever the case, clubbers will feel right at home at MyHouse– for a night of dancing, drinking and general party-as-you-please-ing.
For the…Undead…
Valentine’s Zombie Prom @ The Roxy
Yes, you read that right. Local indie-band Saint Motel will be hosting their second Valentine’s Zombie Prom at The Roxy. You’ll take Halloween over Valentine’s Day…any day. Well, then here’s your chance to prove it. All it takes is $10 adv. for a night of music and zombie-activities . Score tickets off of the band’s site or at the box office.
For the Thrill-Seeker…
LA Times Travel & Adventure Show
World-travelers itching to move should grab some ideas at the LA Times Travel & Adventure Show this weekend. Maybe you can plan a romantic escape? Maybe you can plan an escape from each other? There’s something for everyone at the event (which just so happens to be the largest travel event in the west). Take your pick of two days of informative and inspiring travel talks and panels featuring many of today’s leading travel experts. Tickets are $10.
For the Singleton…
Munching on hater-tots this Valentine’s Day? Washing them down with Haterade too? C’mon, you’re not alone. Grab your single friends and go have fun. All of the listed activities can be participated in by non-coupled folk; enjoying the single life and looking damn good while doing it.
…And there you have it. Those are my suggestions for this Valentine’s weekend. I’m signing off with x’s and o’s…
I love the creative ways Angelenos show movies. I definitely need to try the Devil’s Drive-In.
Thanks for the great ideas!
These ideas are clutch, thanks!