a non-exhaustive list of Valentine’s happenings in NYC 💌
I gotta say… year after year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, it warms my heart to see just how much this city kinda loves this sappy hallmark holiday. You have red and pink hearts and roses pouring out of delis and storefronts. Parties in celebration of platonic love and new connections. The girlies get crafty and oh how the VDay-themed art and vintage pop-ups pop up!
I have learned that when there’s something to celebrate, there are creative manifestations, gatherings, and celebrations around it here. We need excuses to create and celebrate. It’s vital. Especially now. And however, you spin it, what better thing to celebrate than love??? Or at the very least… how fun to watch NYC get all gooey around it?
Anyhow, seeing as the markets, parties, and happenings are once again popping off, I’ve decided to round some up for you here.
Parties & Dinners for Lovers and Singles
let’s start out with nights out, sparking sparks, and special dates …
🌹🍄 Starting with a night-of way to lean into the special occasion: The Standard EV is hosting a V sexy Vday dinner with Alice mushrooms chocolates. It’s a 70$ 3-course prefixe meal hosted in the beautiful ‘Partridge’ space. And here’s what they say about it: “To celebrate the launch of Alice Mushrooms' new Happy Endings aphrodisiac chocolate, The Standard, East Village is curating a one-night only aphrodisiac menu. Dessert will be sweetened up with Alice’s new Happy Ending chocolate that’s blended with a dose of pleasure-boosting adaptogenic mushrooms + nootropics. Plus, each guest will be treated to a complimentary welcome drink and take-home chocolate gift.”
btw they’re also doing room packages if you wanna top it off with a romantic stay-cay.
also night of…
A great option for celebratory date-night: “Sweet Snacks and Sparkling Specials” for Valentine’s Day at Cherry On Top.🥂 check it out here
And if you’re after more of a party vibe Drink More Water at The Locker Room Gallery Valentine’s day with great local DJs all night check it out
Also at Cherry On Top for someone lookin’ to meet someone. There will be speed dating with leads to blind dating on the 13th. Sounds really fun 🍒
Now for those Pop Ups …
YAY so EXCITING! Madeline Marie x Out The Door Vintage pop up with floral arrangements, flash tats, and champagne. February 10th in the East Village
From 11am-7pm at 432 east 9th st more deets here
Vintage Pop Up with Kissing Cowboys, Junkyard Thrift, and Montana Vintage! Friday evening they will have cocktails + DJ. And Saturday more shopping. Head to 56 Bogart St in Bushwick. deets here
Galentines Day Party at Lolo in Cobble Hill! Celebrating ‘Nibbles BK’ bags Launch. There will be Nail Art too :) deets here
Tired Thrift Valentine's Day Sale at Tired Thrift 20% Off Everything details :)
8 Ball’s Valentine’s Day Zine Fair is this weekend!!! Iconic. Feb 10 noon to 6 at 6th st community center Check it out…
have fun and spread the love and btw I LOVE YOU
xoxoxoxxxxxx,
Calli
