15 Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Downtown Seattle
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. From musical concerts and performances to Octopus blind dates and underground tours, Downtown Seattle has festive events for everyone – and we mean everyone.
Belltown
For the Foreign-Film Lover: Pina at Seattle’s Cinerama
Spend Valentine’s Day at the movies at Belltown’s Cinerama. Share a bucket of popcorn and watch Pina, a 2011 German 3D dance film that has been selected as the official German entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards. The film itself presents some of the most noted dance pieces by Pina Bausch in the Tanztheaer (“dance theater”) style.
Friday, February 10 – Thursday, February 16
10:45 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m.
Cinerama
2100 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA
For the Comedian: Laugh Lover’s Ball
If a romantic, candle-lit dinner isn’t your style, the 18th Annual Laugh Lover’s Ball may be your ticket. The 90-minute comedy show consists of four comedians doing their best 20 minute segments for non-stop, sophisticated silliness. This year’s comedians are Jackie Kashian, Henry Phillips, Ryan Hamilton, Alien Warrior Comedian and David Crowe. Tickets range from $26 to $48.
Tuesday, February 14
8:30pm to 10:00pm
Moore Theatre
1932 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA
For the Trivia Nerd: Valentine’s Day Trivia Night
Nothing says “I love you” like good, old fashioned competition. If you’re looking for something fun to do, or somewhere fun to bring your date or group of single non-date friends, come join YPIN for Trivia Night at Clever Bottle in Belltown! Dating trivia topics include celebrity couples around the world, cultural differences, romantic traditions, and international weddings. Come for a fun night of cocktails, food, and friends! Cost for members is $5 and non-members $10. Register online.
Tuesday, February 14
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Clever Bottle
2222 2nd Avenue Ste.100 , Seattle, WA
DENNY TRIANGLE
For the Jazz Lover: Brian Culbertson Valentine’s Celebration
The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents award-winning composer, arranger, keyboardist and trombonist Brian Culbertson for six nights and nine shows—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Sit back and enjoy the musical styling in the venue that has won Best Jazz Club by Best of Western Washington for four years in-a-row ($39/person).
Saturday, February 14
7:30pm, 9:30pm
Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley
2033 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
For the Chef or Sous-Chef: Whole Foods Market Share The Love: Cooking Class
Whether or not you consider yourself a connoisseur in the kitchen, this Valentine’s Day event will work in your favor. Whole Foods Market at Westlake is hosting a cooking class on Saturday, February 4 that will teach you how to prepare a romantic, three-course meal for two. Chef Hayden will walk you through a delicious meal of Oysters on the half shell with a Spicy Sesame Ginger Mignonette, Truffled White Salad and Pancetta Wrapped Filet Mignon. Don’t worry, you get to enjoy the whole meal afterwards. The class costs $25/person and space is limited. Email Emily at [email protected] to confirm your seat.
Saturday, February 4
5pm-7pm
Whole Foods Market at Westlake
2210 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA
UPTOWN
For the Art Lover: 2012 Couples’ Nite at Pottery Northwest
Celebrate Valentines Day this year by doing something a little different. Pottery Northwest hosts this one-of-a-kind, free pottery lesson taught by their artists-in-residence. Set this event with treats and musical accompanists Barry White, Elvis and Sade—and you’ve got one romantic night. Visit the link below to reserve a wheel!
Saturday, February 11
5pm-8pm
Pottery Northwest
226 1st Avenue North Seattle, WA
For the Athlete: Salle Auriol February Valentine’s Day Classes
If a romantic, candle-lit dinner is not your style, this may be a fun option for you. For the month of February, Salle Auriol is offering special couples fencing classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings. As part of the United States Fencing Association, Salle Auriol trains participants in the sport of modern Olympic fencing. Bring your sweetheart or someone you just met, either way you can pay for a class and your guest attends for free! Learning a new sport couldn’t be more romantic – even if you are using bladed weapons.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
7pm-8:30pm
Salle Auriol
760 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA
WATERFRONT
For the Romantic: Royal Argosy Valentines Day Cruises
Argosy Cruises is hosting two romantic, Valentines Day themed cruises. On the night of Valentines Day, come aboard for a romantic, 5-course dinner for two ($110/person). A live band with a vocalist will also be on hand. The weekend prior come aboard for a romantic, northwest brunch buffet ($69/person). Along with live music, the brunch includes free-flowing champagne. To book for either event, please call (206) 623-1445.
Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14
Dinner Cruise 7pm-9:30pm, Brunch Cruise 12pm-2pm
Royal Argosy, Pier 56
1101 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
For the Animal Lover: Seattle Aquarium’s Octopus Blind Date
Blind dates can be awkward. Bring your animal-lover to the Seattle Aquarium and watch what happens when 16 arms, six hearts (three hearts each) and two giant Pacific octopuses meet for the first time. Aquarium biologists will help set the mood with decorative hearts, roses and romantic music at the octopus exhibit. But will love be in the water?
Tuesday, February 14
12pm
Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59/60
1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
PIONEER SQUARE
For the History-Buff: Valentine’s Day Underworld Tour
Celebrate Valentine’s Day underground –with a special, adult-oriented walking tour! The specialized tour will feature tales of graft, opium, sex, debauchery and Red Light district shenanigans that made Seattle what it is today. After the tour enjoy a complimentary champagne toast in Doc Maynard’s Public House, a beautifully restored (and fully stocked) 1890s saloon. Tickets cost $25/person and photographers will also be on hand.
Tuesday, February 14
7pm
Seattle’s Underground Tour
608 First Ave, Seattle, WA
RETAIL CORE
For the Theatre Lover: 5th Avenue Theatre’s Oklahoma!
OOOOk-lahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a remarkable cast and an extraordinary collaboration with renowned choreographer Donald Byrd and Spectrum Dance Theatre at 5th Avenue Theatre’s latest production, Oklahoma! While performances are on through March 4, there is a convenient showing of this Rodgers and Hammerstein production on the night of Valentine’s Day.
Tuesday, February 14
7:30pm
5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA
WEST EDGE
For the Music Lover: Triple Door’s Sinatra at the Sands
Fly Me To The Moon. The Way You Look Tonight. That’s Life. Come Fly With Me. Transport yourself and your loved one back to 1966 as tribute artist Joey Jewell recreate the sound and vibe of Frank Sinatra’s legendary performance at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Backed by the Jim Kerl Swing Sesson Big Band, Jewell will breathe new life into the classic tunes of Sinatra for this romantic, two-show run. Ticket prices ($60-80) include food and beverage credit.
Tuesday, February 14
6:30pm, 9:30pm (21+ only)
Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA
For The Burlesque-Lover: The Atomic Bombshells “J’ Adore!: A Burlesque Valentine”
Seattle’s reigning Burlesque super-troupe delivers a gorgeous and glittering Valentine featuring some of the Bombshells’ most exhilarating acts to date. J’Adore! promises to celebrate l’amour with good humor, style and a healthy dose of dazzle! Bring a friend, a lover, a family member or a secret crush, and celebrate with Valentine’s Day a little bit different this year.
Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12
7:00pm (17+), 10:00pm (21+ only)
Triple Door
216 Union Street, Seattle, WA
For the Beer Lover: Pike Brewery Company’s 4th Annual Chocofest
What could be more romantic than chocolate and beer? Pike Brewing Company gathers more than 50 vendors, local restaurants and specialty food producers for their annual Chocofest, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Local breweries will be on-site providing specialty beers made with chocolate, as well as wineries, distilleries and cider makers. Restaurant bakers and artisan cheese makers will also be on-site. Tickets cost $30/person with proceeds benefiting Farestart.
Sunday, February 12
6pm-9pm
Pike Brewing Company
1415 First Avenue, Seattle, WA
For the Neo-Flamenco/Classic Guitar Lover: Andre Feriante’s 14th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert, In the Theater of Love
Spend a romantic night at Benaroya Hall with Seattle-based, award-winning guitar virtuoso Andre Feriante. In his show titled “In the Theater of Love,” Feriante will perform a musical mix of fiery flamenco, classical guitar standards and spoken poetry set from his original compositions ($40/person).
Saturday, February 11
8pm
Benaroya Hall, Nordstrom Recital Hall
200 University St., Seattle, WA
Do you have a Valentine’s Day event you’d like to add to the list? Leave a comment below or email us at [email protected]!
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