Whether your perfect Valentine's celebration is a night out with the girls, treating yourself to a new tattoo, or a cozy date at the planetarium, there's no shortage of Valentine's- and Galentine's-themed events popping up this month. They might just have you falling in love.
Galentine's Craft Night
Make your own heart photo locket necklace and vintage-style collaged Valentine’s card with Sigfus Designs. Perfect for friends’ night out, DIY lovers, or anyone who values handmade jewelry.
You can make a heart locket necklace to hold a photo at Sigfus Designs, 3264 N Country Club Road, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.
When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12
Where: Sigfus Designs, 3264 N Country Club Road.
Cost: $25
Galentine's Day at Whiskey Del Bac
Whiskey Del Bac is hosting a Galentine's Day celebration, complete with drinks, chocolate and crafting. Create your own wooden flower bouquet that you can take home, sample decadent chocolate, and sip on signature Whiskey Del Bac cocktails.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Whiskey Del Bac, 2106 Forbes Blvd.
Cost: $55
Galentine's at Drybar: Blowouts & Bouquets
Whiskey Del Bac is hosting a Galentine's Day celebration, Friday, Feb. 13.
Get yourself feeling your best with a fresh blowout, then build your own flower bouquet and help yourself to drinks and snacks.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Drybar, La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive.
Cost: $60-70
Make and Take Heart Keychain
Local artist Darby Hunter will be hosting this workshop, where you can make your own custom heart keychain.
When: 3-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: The Proper Collective, 3400 E. Speedway
Cost: $10 per keychain
Galentine's Cocktail Party
Skip the pressure of Valentine’s Day and celebrate with your gals, pals, or yourself. Learn how to make an espresso martini and cosmopolitan, and dance along to a DJ set from Mother Tierra. Drink and sweet treat included.
When: 6-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E Congress St.
Cost: $30
Love Bites: Black Hearts and Flash Art
This gothic Valentine's Eve event will feature flash tattoos, dark Valentine-themed crafts, vendors and more.
When: 7-10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 13
Where: Harambe Cafe, 6464 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Cost: Ticket prices vary from $15 to $60
Valentine's Party at the Diamond Event Center
Get on the dance floor and celebrate love and friendship at this Valentine's Day party.
When: 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Diamond Event Center, 975 W. Prince Road.
Cost: $10 online and $15 at the door
Valentine's Day Pilates at Studio Fuerza
Get a workout in this Valentine's Day. Studio Fuerza will have three classes available on the 14th, along with a photobooth and a matcha pop-up.
When: 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Studio Fuerza, 5244 S. 12th Ave.
Cost: Various prices
Late Night Date Night at PACC
Pima Animal Care Center will be staying open late on Valentine's Day to give you a special chance to find your new best friend. All pets will be free to adopt during this extended-hours event.
Pima Animal Care Center will stay open late on Valentine's Day to give you a special chance to find your new best friend. All pets will be free to adopt during this extended-hours event. (Shown here is Gatsby.)
Gatsby
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N Silverbell Road.
Cost: Free
The Princess Bride Valentine's Day Party
Spend Valentine's Day with Westley and Buttercup and celebrate director Rob Reiner’s hilarious and endlessly-quotable classic on the big screen. Come for the inflatable swords and Princess Bride storybook love contest — wear a costume and share your own true tale of storybook love, and you could win a prize.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway
Cost: $15
Love is Universal - Flandrau Planetarium
Share the wonders of the universe with a romantic planetarium show, a laser light music "mix tape," special themed science activities, and telescope stargazing.
When: 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $25
Shrek Valentine's Rave
A Shrek Valentine's Rave.
When: 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14
Where: 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $21-27
Galentine's in Paris
Get creative at this cozy, adults-only Galentine’s afternoon inspired by Parisian charm. Treat yourself to a Paris-inspired art experience, cafe food, and coffeehouse vibes.
When: 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22
Where: Coffee X Change, 6841 E Camino Principal
Cost: $35
