Finding Love in the Lou
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and this year, St. Louis businesses are taking the typical dinner, flowers and chocolate up a notch, offering unique ways to enjoy quality time with your loved ones – whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or both!
Valentine’s Cruise aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch
Enjoy a two-hour dinner cruise featuring a chef-inspired buffet meal, dessert and live music, as well as two souvenir Valentine’s Day champagne flutes and two complimentary glasses of champagne, wine or beer. Elevate your evening with add-ons such as a bottle of wine or champagne, flowers and a photo.
WHEN: Friday, February 14: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, February 15: 4 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.
TICKETS: $55. Cash bar available for those 21 and older.
Dancing at the Casa Loma Ballroom
Dance the night away with your partner at the legendary Casa Loma Ballroom. On Valentine’s Day, Javier Mendoza presents a Tribute to Alejandra Guzman and Gloria Trevi.
WHEN: Friday, February 14: Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $20.
Love Shack: A Valentine’s Pop-Up Bar
Love Shack is a Valentine’s-themed pop-up bar at the Public School House in Cottleville, Missouri, serving up Valentine-inspired craft cocktails. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, a partner or yourself, the “Love Shack” is the place to be! This event will not serve food from a menu but light snacks will be provided for each reservation.
WHEN: Thursday through Saturday evenings, February 6-15.
TICKETS: Free reservations recommended.
Galentine’s Day Bouquets at Narwhal’s with Alice’s Table
Narwhal’s & Alice’s Table invite you to celebrate your gals with flowers and frostys. Start off the evening by sampling some of Narwhal’s amazingly delicious, hand-crafted frozen cocktails, then learn tips and tricks to create your own gorgeous floral centerpiece to take home with you at the end of the evening. There will be plenty of beautiful fresh flowers to get into the Valentine spirit and out of the winter blues!
WHEN: Thursday, February 13: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $65.
Join Yoga Buzz at The Last Hotel for a one-hour, all levels yoga practice in the ballroom followed by “Last Buzz Cocktails” as you mingle and explore downtown’s newest hotel. In addition, original yoga artwork by Cbabi Bayoc Originals will be on display in celebration of Black History Month!
WHEN: Thursday, February 13: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $15
Candle Making at the Candle Fusion Studio
Cheers to girlfriends! Gather your friends and enjoy an evening of candle making and wine at Candle Fusion Studio (locations in the Central West End and Historic St. Charles). Explore more than 100 fragrances in the candle library, choose your favorites, and create your signature scent at the candle bar.
WHEN: Thursday, February 13: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
TICKETS: $30. Reservations recommended by calling (314) 250-2272.