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For Love of the Lou Walking Tour
Renegade Tours offers historical and architectural tours that are professional, yet entertainingly offbeat. For the second year, they'll be doing a Valentine’s Day walking tour of downtown, exploring the romantic side of St. Louis’ stories and histories. Some will include the Eads Bridge, which inspired Walt Whitman to write poetry, the architecture of Cupples Station (Get it? “Couples” Station!), and the Arch, the second tallest freestanding monument in the world after the Eiffel Tower. Tickets must be purchased online prior to the tour.
February 14 @ 6 p.m., Center of City Garden @ 9th and Market, Tickets are $10, renegadestl.com.
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Tales of Love and Loss in the Auld Sod: West End Players presents Brian Friel’s Lovers
Lovers, written by Brian Friel and directed by Jan Meyer, is a play about love with a distinctly Irish spin. While the first act introduces young love between two high school seniors who are soon to be parents, the second examines love found considerably later in life. Lovers portrays two very different relationships and seems to make a study of what it means to love, with the persistent challenges and joy that can be found no matter how happy the couple may seem at first. Is the pleasure worth the pain?
Cast includes: Betsy Bowman: Mag John Lampe: Joe Steve Callahan: narrator Kristy Wehrle: narrator Colin Nichols: Andy Theresa Masters: Hanna Suzanne Greenwald: Mrs. Wilson Liz Hopefl: Cissy Cassidy.
February 14 @ 8 p.m. (performances run through Feb. 23), Tickets are $20, Union Avenue Christian Church, 733 Union Blvd., westendplayers.org.
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Pokey LaFarge at the Burnin’ Love Festival
For music lovers, Pokey LaFarge will be performing Friday evening at the Burnin’ Love Festival on Art Hill in Forest Park. Those familiar with LaFarge know he delivers a genuine American roots experience, from the early 20th century music, a mix of jazz, blues and western swing, to the suspenders and dapper hats.
The festival begins at 4:30 p.m. with the DJ Stan the Man performing, followed by kids’ activities from 5 to 7:30. Local vocalist Erin Body will perform at 5:30, Memories of Elvis at 6:30, and The Royal Rhythm & Blues All Stars play at 9:15 p.m.
The Burnin’ Love Festival is striving to host the world’s largest engagement party. If you are planning to pop the question this Valentine’s Day (or want to do it again), why not do it while surrounded by hundreds of others?
There will be fireworks, fire dancers, a 25-foot Burnin’ Love Heart, heated tents and St. Louis’ favorite eats and drinks.
Festival begins February 14 @ 4:30 p.m., Free, 1 Fine Arts Way, stl250.org.
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Craft Alliance Valentine's Day Trunk Show
Hurry to the Loop for the final day of the Delmar Gallery Shop’s Valentine’s Day Trunk Show featuring two jewelry artists. Melissa Schmidt is a local artist who makes whimsical jewelry, while Kat Marhefka makes Trapeze-like jewelry sculptures of semi-precious stones.
February 14 @ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Free, 6640 Delmar, craftalliance.org.
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Stranger Love
If you’re looking for a fun-filled night of creativity and art, STL Improv Anywhere and Strange Donuts will be hosting a Valentine Card-Making Party. The cards will be created on Feb. 12, and distributed to strangers by the costumed STL Improv Anywhere crew on Feb. 14 during lunchtime. It’s an entertaining way to spend a weekday evening while bringing joy to others. Crafting supplies will be brought, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own (construction paper, scissors, colored pencils, markers, crayons, glitter, etc.).
February 12 @ 6:30 p.m., Free, Blank Space, 2847 Cherokee, Facebook event page here.
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Love in the Loop: Moonrise Hotel Valentine’s Day Package
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Moonrise Hotel is offering love-themed packages all month long. All packages include a stay in a Superior Room with a king bed and breakfast in bed for two.
The Love Shack Package ($189): includes an in-room Love Potion Number Nine cocktail kit and Romantic Temptation kit.
The Peace, Love, and Breakfast in Bed Package ($229): includes a rose-petal turndown service and champagne and strawberries.
The HoneyMOON Package ($449 w/ optional second night for just $125): includes a stay in Superior Room with Jacuzzi, champagne and strawberries, rose-petal turndown service, purifying sea salts for the Jacuzzi, two customized Moonrise Hotel bathrobes as a souvenir, a Romantic Temptation kit, and late checkout.
Through February 28; package prices vary. 6177 Delmar, 314-721-1111, moonrisehotel.com.
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Nova Nights: Diamonds in the Sky
The St. Louis Science Center is offering a romantic evening under the stars—or at least under the starry screen of the OMNIMAX Theater. While stargazing, couples can move to the live music of the Soulard Blues Band while sipping on refreshments and savoring dessert.
Included in ticket price: one drink, access to the fondue and dessert station, and admission to OMNIMAX Theater.
February 14 @ 7 p.m., Tickets are $50 to $55, 21+, James S. McDonnell Planetarium, 5050 Oakland, 314-289-4424, slsc.org/novanights.
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Valentine's a la Flamenca
Presented by St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society With support from the Regional Arts Commission. Dance General Audiences A Valentine's Treat you and that special someone will not want to miss. the passion and fury of flamenco with outstanding guest artists, and, of course our dancers. If you want a complete evening, join us for a dinner before the concert served by Guido's the home of authentic Spanish cuisine in St. Louis Dinner starts at 7:30. Show starts at 9:00
February 14 @ 7:30 p.m., $35 to $60, Sheldon Ballroom, 3648 Washington, stlouisflamenco.org.
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Saint Louis Ballet: Love Is In The Air
Experience a romantic ballet, choreographed to the music of Frank Sinatra and Claude Bolling by world-renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp and Artistic Director Gen Horiuchi. The ballet will be performed by the Saint Louis Ballet. On Friday night, there is also the option to enjoy dinner during the performance.
With Dinner: February 14 @ 6 p.m., $60. Performance Only: February 14 @ 8 p.m. and February 15 @ 7 p.m., $28 to $45. Touhill Performing Arts Center, 1 University, 314-516-4949, touhill.org.
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Howling For Their Sweethearts
The full moon on Valentine’s Day this year will make for the perfect time to visit the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area to learn about coyotes. Walk around the conservation area and listen to them howl. Afterwards, wander inside and enjoy some hot chocolate. The event is recommended for ages 7 and up.
February 14 @ 6:30, Free, Columbia Bottom Conservation Area, 801 Strotdtman, 314-866-6014, mdc.mo.gov.
By Joelle Schoenherr
If you and your loved one are looking for a special way to spend this Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a list of artsy, cultural events throughout the city.
