Enjoy a night out or an entire weekend of Valentine’s fun and romance with these places and events around town.

Events

Friday, Feb. 10

The Gathering

• Address: 8325 E. Jefferson, Detroit
• Phone: 313-806-8199
• Time: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
• Cost: $

The Red Ball, a Valentine's dinner dance, features live jazz. Formal Attire (black and red) required. Reservation required. Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Indian Village Women's Garden Club Scholarship Fund and the Detroit River Project Mural Arts Program.

Campus Martius

• Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Phone: 313-963-8418
• Schedule: Friday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-11p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.-11p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. 
• Cost: $

Winter Blast returns, offering ice sculpting, professional and amateur skating demonstrations, snow-shoeing, free ice skating, marshmallow roasting and more!

Saturday, Feb. 11

The Detroit Princess Riverboat

• Address: 201 Civic Center Dr., Detroit
• Phone: 877-338-2628
• Time: 5:30 p.m-2 a.m.
• Cost: $

The Detroit Princess Riverboat will offer two Valentine’s-themed cruises. The Valentine's Dockside Dinner, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., features a prime rib dinner and buffet, music and a cash bar. The Valentine's Dockside Moonlight Party, from 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., will feature a cash bar, concessions and dancing.

Activities

Culture

Take some time out together to explore one (or several) of the city’s many cultural institutions, for example:

• The Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center celebrates FELA!,  the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts presents comedian D.L. Hughley, the Charles H. Wright Museum presents an ambitious art exhibit, the Detroit Zoo offers a "wild weekend", the Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit re-opens with a plethora of events and the Detroit Film Theatre presents this year's Oscar-nominated short films.
• The award-winning Broadway musical Fela! opens Valentine’s night at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit.
• Painting with a Twist will host two love-themed events, “Passion” on Saturday, Feb. 11 and “Falling in Love” on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. You can also paint your own pottery at Creative Arts Studio in Royal Oak or The Painted Pot in Rochester.
• The Majestic offers couples a romantic evening at the Garden Bowl with one hour of open bowling and a heart-shaped pizza. Reservation required. Special runs Sunday, Feb. 12 through Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Spa

• Have a romantic Valentine’s Getaway at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham, featuring champagne, delicious culinary delights and other treats.
• Immerse spa at MGM Grand Detroit offers couples the chance to enjoy special spa treatment packages every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the month.

Body and Mind

• Try Kundalini Yoga at Inspiration Yoga Studio in Ferndale  or a hustle work out at the Charles H. Wright Museum.
• Enjoy the night life and go for dancing at any of these venues around town!

 

Dining

Many restaurants are offering Valentine's specials, starting Friday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 14. You can find various ones, along with their menu details and prices, and reserve a table at OpenTable.com. 

Dinner and a Show

Enjoy dinner and live music at these venues:

Black Lotus Brewing Company
1 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson
248-577-1878

Cadieux Cafe 
4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit
313-882-8560

Cliff Bell’s
2030 Park Ave., Detroit
313-961-2543

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
97 Kerchaval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms
313-882-5299

Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen Café
400 Monroe St., Detroit
313-965-4600

23722 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores
586-498-3000

The Majestic Café
4120-4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-833-9700 #202

They Say!
267 Jos. Campau St., Detroit
313-446-4682

 

Brunch

Enjoy a cozy Sunday brunch at the following locations:

J. Baldwin’s
16981 18 Mile Rd., Clinton Township
586-416-3500

Mosaic
510 Monroe St., Detroit
313-962-9366

Royal Park Hotel
600 E. University Dr., Rochester
248-652-2600

The Gathering
8325 E. Jefferson, Detroit
313-806-8199

The Museum of Contemporary Arts Detroit  
Detroit Brunch
4454 Woodward Ave.  Detroit
313-832-6622

The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave.,  Detroit
313-832-5700

what crêpe
317 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
248-629-9391