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For couples who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day in an unconventional way to singles who want to meet other singles, here are 10 events happening around the Peninsula. (Looking for a guide to Valentine’s Day dining? Check out Adrienne Mitchel’s story featuring 10 restaurants serving special menus.)
Valentine’s Day Festa, Feb. 9: Head to Eataly for a Valentine’s Day-themed event centered around Italian bites, bubbles and wine, live music and more.
Valentine’s Day Festa, Feb. 9 from 6-8 p.m. at Eataly Silicon Valley, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara; 650-456-9200, Instagram: @eatalysiliconvalley. Tickets are $80 each or $150 per couple. Price includes an Eataly wine glass holder.
Galentines Bingo Night, Feb. 9: Malt + Stone clothing boutique in Pacifica is hosting a bingo night for women. Grab your friends and play for prizes while sipping on bubbly and eating sweet treats.
Galentines Bingo Night, Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Malt + Stone, 1625 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica; Instagram: @maltandstone. Tickets are $20/person.
Luv Shuv Dance Vance Valentine’s Day Special Bollywood Bhangra & South Indian DJ Party Feb. 10: The Hub in Redwood City is hosting a 21-and-over night of music and dancing. Dress to impress.
Luv Shuv Dance Vance Valentine’s Day Special Bollywood Bhangra & South Indian DJ Party Feb. 10 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Hub, 2650 Broadway, Redwood City; Instagram: @thehubrwc. Tickets are $10 per person plus Eventbrite fees. For more information, call 510-578-8243 or email at inni.entertainments@gmail.com.
Love on the Vine Pop-Up Feb. 10 and Galentine’s Day Cream Puff + Italian Wine Tasting Feb. 13: A Grape in the Fog wine bar in Pacifica is hosting two Valentine’s Day-themed events. On Feb. 10, meet local makers selling everything from artwork to jewelry and other handmade wares. On Feb. 13, the bar is hosting a Galentine’s Day celebration with an evening of handmade desserts by Savahanna Mitchell of Sweet N Sav’ry and Italian wine tasting with winemaker Nick Tannura of Tannura Wines. Musician Chris Mendoza will perform, and wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
Love on the Vine Pop-Up Feb. 10 from 2-6 p.m. Admission is free. Galentine’s Day Cream Puff + Italian Wine Tasting Feb. 13 from 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person plus Eventbrite fees. Price includes four desserts and four wines. Early bird pricing ends Feb. 5. Both events are at A Grape in the Fog, 400 Old County Road, Pacifica; 650-735-5854, Instagram: @agrapeinthefog.
Valentine’s Latte Art Class for Couples, Feb. 10: Tico Coffee Roasters in Campbell is hosting 90-minute classes for couples who want to learn tips and tricks for coffee-making, including how to make a heart and tulip design on a coffee. A dedicated barista for each couple will provide an introduction to Tico Coffee Roasters, milk science, milk steaming and making hearts.
Valentine’s Latte Art Class for Couples, Feb. 10, from 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Tico Coffee Roasters, 1334 Dell Ave., Suite G, Campbell; 408-256-1004, Instagram: @ticoroasters. Tickets are $195 per couple. Price includes a gift set with a bag of coffee, a steaming pitcher and two coffee cups.
Festival de Corazon, Feb. 10: Harvard Neighborhood Market vendors are setting up shop at the American Legion Post 474 for Festival de Corazon. Listen to live music and shop from local artisans selling handmade soaps, sweet treats, jewelry and more. Half Moon Bay Shakespeare Company will bring live monologues to life from 10 a.m. to noon. Grab food from a neighboring restaurant at the harbor or a breakfast sandwich from food truck Turtle Island. Raffle proceeds benefit the American Legion and Help Heal Veterans to sponsor therapeutic craft kits for veterans and active military.
Festival de Corazon, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at American Legion Post 474, 470 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay; Instagram: @festival_de_corazon. Admission is free.
Craft Beer Singles Mixer, Feb. 14: Alpha Acid Brewing Company in Belmont is hosting a singles mixer open to all levels of beer enthusiasts. Guests will have the chance to sample a range of craft beers, from IPAs and stouts to lagers.
Craft Beer Singles Mixer, Feb. 14 from 5-8 p.m. at Alpha Acid Brewing Company, 121 Industrial Road #11, Belmont; 650-394-4728, Instagram: @alphaacidbrewingco. Admission is free; reserve a spot via Eventbrite.
Downtown Los Altos Valentine’s Choco-Stroll, Feb. 10: Shop and walk through downtown Los Altos while you try treats from Deux Cranes, Ashby Confections, Daia Chocolates and more chocolatiers. Cacao Space will serve boozy hot chocolate, and The Penny Ice Creamery will be scooping its dark chocolate ice cream. Learn about chocolate-making from local chocolatier Elyce Zahn of Coco Tutti and sample wine along with her confections.
Downtown Los Altos Valentine’s Choco-Stroll, Feb. 10 from 2-5 p.m. in downtown Los Altos. Tickets are $45 per person plus Eventbrite fees. Price includes a customized event mug. Event will be held rain or shine.
Singles Mingle, Feb. 14: Head to Half Moon Bay’s La Nebbia Winery for an evening of dinner, dancing, lawn games and bocce ball at this Valentine’s Day event for singles.
Singles Mingle, Feb. 14 from 6-9 p.m. at La Nebbia Winery, 12341 San Mateo Road, Half Moon Bay; Instagram: @lanebbiawine. Tickets are $85 each and include dinner, dessert, sparkling wine upon arrival and an additional glass of wine. For questions, email info@lanebbiawinery.com or call 650-726-9463.