Valentine’s Day Events: Your guide to celebrating romance
There’s so much more out there.
Of course, most of your fancier restaurants will have special menus for Valentine’s Day.
And for those who have just broken up with their honeys, we give you the Love Sux Party at Howl at the Moon in the Power Light District. One side benefit to that event is you don’t have to worry about saying the wrong thing.
Providence New American Kitchen
What:A three-course Valentine’s menu will be offered, complete with champagne toast and red rose.
Where:1329 Baltimore
When:Feb. 13-15
Details:$74 for couple. providence-kc.com, 816-303-1686
Sheraton Crown Center
What:Get an early start on the big day with a chocolate breakfast benefiting for Love Fund for Children.
2345 McGee
When:6 a.m. Feb. 14
Details:$14-$18. lovefundforchildren.org, 816-932-9170
12 Baltimore
What:You can have your choice of filet mignon stuffed with crab meat or seared halibut, plus other goodies in a three-course dinner.
Where:106 W. 12th
When:Feb. 14
Details:$50. hotelphillips.com/kansas-city-dining/12-baltimore.asp, 816-346-4410
Howl at the Moon
What:For those not feeling romantic vibes, the Love Sux Party will have anti-Valentine’s drink specials and games with cash prizes. Bring a mutilated photo of your ex and get in free.
Power Light District, 1334 Grand
When:5 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:howlatthemoon.com, 816-471-4695
Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum
What:A wine-and-cheese party will celebrate the day and the museum’s reopening for a second season with a new exhibit, “Victorian Love Tokens: Tokens of Affection From Days Gone By.”
Where:6607 N.E. Antioch, Gladstone
When:6 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$15. atkinsjohnsonfarm.com, 816-423-4107
Californos
What:Combine an evening of Beatles love songs by the Fine Arts Chorale with chocolates from Andre’s Confiserie Suisse and a champagne toast.
Where:4124 Pennsylvania
When:6:30 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$49. californos.com, 816-235-6222
Davey’s Uptown Rambler
What:This is a one-of-a-kind event — “Schtick a Pole in It a Night of Comedy and Pole Dancing.”
Where:3402 Main
When:7:30 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$10-$15. daveysuptown.com, 816-753-1909
Prairie Baptist Church
What:The Midwest Chamber Ensemble will present a concert of romantic music titled “Songs Without Words.”
Where:7416 Roe, Prairie Village
When:7:30 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:Free, donations welcomed. midwestchamberensemble.org
Alamo Drafthouse
What:This is the only place in town you can take in “Casablanca” while feasting on a four-course, Moroccan-inspired meal.
Where:1400 Main
When:8 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$65. drafthouse.com/movies/casablanca-valentines-day-feast/kansas_city, 816-474-4545
Carlsen Center Yardley Hall
What:The Venice Baroque Orchestra will perform selections from romantic Neapolitan operas; a pre-show dinner will be offered for $30.
Where:JCCC, 12345 College, Overland Park
When:8 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$30-$40. jccc.edu/theseries, 913-469-4445
Kauffman Center
What:Singer Tony DeSare will join the Kansas City Symphony for some romantic tunes.
Where:1601 Broadway
When:8 p.m. Feb. 14-15
Details:$38-$85. kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400
Midland
What:Kitten, New Politics and Man Man will be the attractions in Afentra’s VD Party.
Where:1228 Main
When:8 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:Free. midlandkc.com, 816-283-9900
Knuckleheads Saloon
What:Enjoy a TUF Valentine, as in Trampled Under Foot.
Where:2715 Rochester
When:8:30 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$25, $45 for couples, $90 for packages. knuckleheadshonkytonk.com, 816-483-1456
Kill Devil Club
What:Burlesque Downtown Underground will star in the Valentine’s Day Heartbreakers Ball.
Where:31 E. 14th
When:9 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:$15-$25. killdevilclub.com or kcburlesque.com, 816-471-0704
Saloon Room at Californos
What:Motown Majic will have music by the Collective featuring Brother John Anderson.
Where:4125 Mill
When:9:30 p.m. Feb. 14
Details:californos.com, 816-531-1097
Hotel Phillips
What:Overnight packages include romantic treats ranging from chocolates and wine to massages and dinners.
Where:106 W. 12th
When:Feb. 14
Details:$169-$299. hotelphillips.com, 816-221-7000
McFadden’s
What:The Children’s Tumor Foundation will benefit from folks running about a mile in their underwear in the Cupid’s Undie Run.
Where:Power Light, 1330 Grand
When:2 p.m. Feb. 15
Details:$50. cupidsundierun.com/city/kansas-city
Oak Room of Leawood City Hall
What:Actor’s Choice will present “Love in Another Key,” a revue of songs, scenes, lyrics and poems.
Where:4800 Town Center, Leawood
When:4 p.m. Feb. 15, 2 p.m. Feb. 16
Details:Free. leawood.org, 913-339-6700, ext. 157
Uptown Theater
What:The Valentine Bash will star Mini Kiss, a tribute band composed of little people.
Where:3700 Broadway
When:8 p.m. Feb. 15
Details:$10-$12.50. uptowntheater.com, 816-753-8665
Ritz Charles
What:The Sweetheart Run will have couples (as well as individuals) showing the need for speed over a 5K course.
Where:9000 W. 137th, Overland Park
When:9 a.m. Feb. 16
Details:This story was originally published February 17, 2014 at 12:14 AM with the headline "Valentine’s Day Events: Your guide to celebrating romance."