Gals and Wines | February 6
Protagonist Café in Soulard hosts a free wine tasting and the opportunity to create a collage with a local artist. Although the event’s dubbed “Gals and Wines,” everyone’s welcome, gal or otherwise. 7–8:30 p.m. Protagonist Café, 1700 S. 9th.
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Das Bevo & Tim’s Chrome Bar Galentine’s Day Market | February 8
Das Bevo and nearby Tim’s Chrome Bar host a Galentine’s Day Market that’s jam-packed with fun options. Shop your favorite local makers, and consider getting a tooth gem or two, some permanent jewelry, or a tarot card reading. Free admission. Noon–5 p.m. Das Bevo, 4749 Gravois; Tim’s Chrome Bar, 4736 Gravois.
So Sweet STL: Galentine’s Day Cake n Sip | February 8
Spend Saturday afternoon with a DJ, decorating a heart-shaped cake, sipping cocktails, and snapping photos. There’s even hookah available, if that’s your thing. Single tickets $100, tables of six $525. Ages 25+. 3–6 p.m. Dolce Event Center, 1405 Pine.
Pawlentine’s Day Party | February 8
OK, it isn’t a Galentine’s event, strictly speaking. But canine friendship is worth celebrating, too! At Zoomie’s Pet Café + Boutique, the Must Love Dogs Pawlentine’s Day Party includes Valentine’s lattes, professional pet photos for a $20 donation to the APA, “Stupid Little Guys” caricatures for $20, and on-sale treats. We’re in love. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Zoomie’s Pet Café + Boutique, 5838 Macklind.
Meowlentine’s Day Party Fundraiser | February 8
No way do dogs get to have all the fun. Tenth Life Cat Rescue’s event raises funds for its cat-saving mission. Hang out with cats, sip mocktails, snack on (human) treats, and hear about Cocoa, the formerly stray cat who arrived at Tenth Life with a severe eye injury. (She’s doing great now.) While it’s a kid-friendly event, each kid needs to be with an adult, with no more than two kids per grownup. $30. 1–3 p.m. Tenth Life Cat Rescue, 3202 Cherokee.
Galentine’s Day with Maria Bartolotta: A Show For The Girlies | February 13
This Galentine’s Day event featuring Maria Bartolotta is full of music and laughs. And Bartolotta notes that the term “girly” is a state of mind, not a gender. 7:30 p.m. $15–$20. Blue Strawberry, 364 N. Boyle.
Hear more Valentine’s Day recommendations on the Arch Eats podcast.
