Yours, Truly
If Love Story taught us one thing, it’s that “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Even if you’re not the best planner. So if you’re still looking for something to do this weekend with your Valentine, we’ve got a list you’ll ... well, love.
If your love is rare – and well done
Reservations remain for dinners at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Hard Rock Casino’s signature steakhouse, from Feb. 14 to 16. Dinner for two is $179 and includes appetizers, entrees, sides and dessert.
Turn on your heartlight
Ready for something a little less formal? Join your favorite bars at The Banks for a Stoplight Bar Crawl. Red means you’re taken, yellow means ... maybe … and green means single and ready to mingle. It’s Friday, Feb. 14 from 8 to 11 p.m.
Love don’t cost a thing
OK, so cash is a little thin. Here are some options that won’t break the bank.
Stroll the Cincinnati Art Museum and its vast collections, and take full advantage of its world-class works … and free admission. You can also buy tickets to the new exhibit from Shazia Sikander, which opens on Valentine’s Day. A free public tour celebrating Black artists is available on Valentine’s Day from 1-2pm.
Show them you love them with all of your art – at Summerfair Cincinnati’s Emerging Artists event. It opens Feb. 13 at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center, supporting the next generation of Cincinnati artists.
Findlay Market continues the celebration Sunday, Feb. 16 with a Sweet and Savory Stroll from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pick up tasting tickets to try delicious samples from participating merchants. Need a last-minute gift? Check out the market’s gift guide for deliciously local ideas!
Sing of love
Get swept off your feet at Sweetheart Serenade: A Cabaret with the Ladies of ETC. Enjoy an evening of love songs at this cabaret celebrating the most romantic day of the year. ETC favorites Torie Wiggins (His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Violet), Sara Mackie (Fun Home, Fiona: The Musical), Aleah Vassell (Hands on a Hardbody), and more will be emceed by Andrew Maloney and accompanied by Steve Goers.
This event will be at Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave, in Northside, on Friday, Feb. 14, with cocktails and light bites at 6 p.m. and music at 7 p.m.
Lock in love
Show your Valentine you’re in it for the long haul by planning ahead! Pick up cruise tickets to America’s River Roots Festival, set for Oct. 8 to 12.
Love at first bite
Try a new spot with your loved one – Vintage on Race, in the old Macy’s downtown, featuring upscale cocktails and classic America fare with a twist in a warm, athletics club-like setting.
Or, take your soy-mate to enjoy some of Cincinnati’s finest sushi at Baru on Race St. If you’re an early bird, good news: you can score a deal - even on a Valentine’s Day Friday night – with happy hour from 4–6 p.m.
Either are the perfect way to start the night before heading to Fountain Square, where you can enjoy the last weekend of ice skating on the rink there.
– Kathrine Nero