Photo courtesy of Events on Pine
Valentine’s plans don’t need candlelight or grand gestures. Sometimes they just need good company and something worth leaving the group chat for. Starting tonight and leading into a stacked Valentine’s Day weekend, Downtown Long Beach has plenty of options for celebrating with your crew, your besties, or anyone who deserves a spot on your calendar.
VALENTINE’S PROMOTION AT PANIQ ROOM
Bond with your Valentine; Help each other figure out how to get out of an escape room! Tonight, Thursday Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 13, PanIQ Escape Room at 327 Pine Ave. is offering 20% OFF its escape room adventures – The Haunted Manor, Pirates of Tortuga, Wizard Trials, Insane Asylum, and the military-themed Black Site. This promo isn’t limited to just couples. Each room can accommodate from 4 to 9 players, depending on the room.
FRIDAY THE 13TH TATTOOS AT WILDFLOWER BEAUTY + BROWS
Friday the 13th is a big deal for tattoo artists because it has become a tradition for them to offer big tattoo deals on that lucky day! Get inked up tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13 at Wildflower Beauty + Brows, 429 E 1st St. from 10 AM to 6 PM. The shop is offering great deals on black and grey tattoos on arms and legs. Create a lasting love tribute the day before Valentine’s Day! Get there early because it’s first come, first served. Cash only, please.
GIRLS NIGHT OUT: A GALENTINE’S AFFAIR
Are you and your gal pals looking for a fun way to start your Valentine’s Day Weekend? Head over to the Queen Mary tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 13, for this full evening affair! This event, which runs from 7 to 9:30 PM, spotlights a crew of fantasy-worthy dancers who will dazzle you with thrilling performances and eye-popping costume changes! You and your Galentines will be in the center of all the action.
SPREAD THE LOVE — CHRISTIAN OUTREACH IN ACTION
Tomorrow, Friday Feb. 13, Christian Outreach in Action (COA) at 515 E 3rd St. is hosting its 4th Annual Spread The Love Initiative from 9 AM to 11 PM. COA will distribute 5,000 paper hearts and care packages filled with hygiene essentials and snacks. “This is an opportunity to come together as a community and make Valentine’s Day a celebration of compassion and unity,” said a COA spokesperson. To learn more and volunteer, call 562.432.1440.
FANGTASIA VAMPIRE BURLESQUE: LOVE AT FIRST BITE!
Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque promises a bloody good Valentine’s experience tomorrow night, Friday, Feb. 13 at Harvelle’s, 201 E Broadway. The delightfully sinful evening will resurrect your favorite film vampires and pop culture immortals in a cavalcade of wit, glamour, and supernatural tease! It’s a Valentine’s Day celebration with a dangerous, delicious, and delightfully sinful flavor.
Dark Masquerade is an eerily romantic dance party aboard the Queen Mary on Friday, Feb.13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 from 7 PM to midnight. Bust your moves under dimmed chandeliers and fog, then creep into three terrifying adventures deep in the belly of the notoriously haunted ship! Dress to match the scary vibes. Be ready to encounter spectral characters on the dance floor and in the otherworldly experiences below. Complimentary masquerade mask included.
ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION AT SHANNON’S ON PINE
No Cupid, no hearts, no flowers – just drinks, food, dancing, and music (no love songs, though)! It’s just another super-fun night in the heart of Downtown at Shannon’s On Pine, 201 Pine Ave., starting at 9 PM on Saturday, Feb. 14. Show up solo, with your date, or your entire crew. You’ll have a great time, even if you’re not feeling the Valentine thing that night.
HARBOR BREEZE VALENTINE’S DAY CRUISES
Sea cruises depart right from Shoreline Village, and Valentine’s Day weekend brings a lineup worth noting—especially if you’re flying solo. The Valentine’s Day Singles Cruise on Feb. 14 is the main event, boarding at 7:30 PM from Harbor Breeze’s dock for a night designed around meeting new people and actually enjoying the ride.
Couples have options too, with dinner cruises sailing Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13 and 14, boarding at 7 PM. For something more exclusive, there’s also the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Cruise: a private luxury yacht for one couple and the crew, no other passengers onboard.
VALENTINE’S DAY SIP & PAINT AT BEACH HUT DELI
Skip the usual Valentine’s plans and turn it into a creative hang with your crew. Beach Hut Deli at 180 E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 170 is hosting a group-friendly art night on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 7 PM—perfect for Galentine’s plans or a night out with friends. All art supplies are provided, so you just need to show up with your favorite people. Drinks will be available for purchase. The event is hosted by Rosalie’s Whim Haus.
MY FUNNY VALENTINE COMEDY SHOW
Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to laugh with your pals. Grab your crew and head to the Laugh Factory at 151 S. Pine Ave. on Saturday, Feb. 14 for a Valentine-themed comedy night that’s more about good jokes than couples-only energy. A stacked lineup of comedians will keep things lively, with two shows at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. General admission is first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early and make a night of it.
The 1st DTLB Art + Design Walk of the year takes place on Valentine’s Day, Saturday Feb. 14 from 2 to 7 PM and is themed appropriately! Fly solo or bring your crew. Make sure to bring your blanket and picnic basket to Attune LA, an amazing and relaxing multimedia installation that will be unfolding simultaneously across multiple locations throughout the county, including DTLB’s Promenade Square Park at 110 The Promenade N. from 4:30 to 7:30 PM.
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND CAT LOUNGE SESSION BOGO SPECIAL!
Buy one lounge session and get the second one for 50% off during Valentine’s Weekend at the Feline Good Social Club! Visit by yourself, bring your Valentine or your favorite cat-loving Palentine and chill with 40+ cool kitties in their abode at 301 Atlantic Ave. on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15. You’ll be getting some quality relaxation time while supporting a truly wonderful cat rescue mission.
GALENTINE’S VALENTINE’S TEA EXPERIENCE
Make the day after Valentine’s more about slowing down with friends than sticking to a schedule. Gather your gal pals or your brunch crew for an afternoon tea experience on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 1 to 4 PM at Events On Pine, 140 Pine Ave., Ste. 300. Expect an elegant setting, live musical entertainment, a three-course menu, and individual pots of tea for each guest. A jewelry artist will be on-site with pieces available for purchase. The event is a collaboration with The Tea Society by Chef Melissa Ramsay.
IN-PERSON CLASS: THE ART OF FRENCH PASTRY
Cooking enthusiasts at all levels are invited to continue your Valentine’s Weekend with hands-on instruction in the creation of French Choux pastries! On Sunday, Feb. 15 you’ll have fun learning how to make these delectable desserts at Partake Collective, 456 Elm Ave. from 11 AM to 1 PM. BYOB beer, wine, or champagne, and make it a complete Valentine’s party as you make and bake the best Eclairs and Cream Puffs ever!
THE PIKE VALENTINE’S POP-UP MARKET
Celebrate a Valentine’s encore at The Pike Outlets on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 to 8 PM! First 50 guests will receive FREE goodie bags at this family and pet-friendly good time. Have fun with arts & crafts, food vendors, a DJ from 3 to 7 PM, a bouncy house for the kids, and raffles all day. Plan to include nearby destinations like the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village eateries and drinkeries, and, of course, the ferris wheel and train ride!