All the Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Queen City

Valentine’s Day at Hotel Covington

5-9 p.m. Feb. 14. $55. Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington
The Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu at Hotel Covington feature a three-course menu created by chef Mitch Arens with options like oyster soup, seared salmon, coffee-crusted Denver steak and saffron risotto.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Love Bash: Speed Dating & Stoplight Party

7 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 14. Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
No Valentine? No problem? Experience the love in the air at Queen City Radio’s Speed Dating & Stoplight Party this Valentine’s Day. If you didn’t connect with someone during the speed dating, stay for the after party, wearing your current relationship status. Green being single, yellow being ask me, and red being taken.
Photo: Patty Salas

Cupid’s Undie Run — Cincinnati

Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 9. $45-$50. Mount Adams Pavilion, 949 Pavilion St., Mount Adams
During this event, there will be a “brief” mile-ish run to find a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic tumor disorder that can affect 1 in every 3,000 births. The dress code encourages wearing nothing but undies for the run, but it’s not required.
Photo via Facebook.com/CupidsUndieRunEventPage

Valentine’s Dinner at the Taft Museum of Art

5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. $94-$107. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown
Celebrate the art of love during a delicious meal at the Taft Museum of Art. Admire art and enjoy a four-course meal with four specially chosen wine pairings. Price includes four courses and selected wine. Additional alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free alternatives must be ordered 7 days in advance.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Valentine’s Day at Urban Axes

6-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Urban Axes, 2010 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
If you want to try something new this Valentine’s Day, try axe-throwing at Urban Axes, where $50 gets you and your plus-one an hour-long session and a drink. How axe-citing!
Photo via Facebook.com/UrbanAxes

My Furry Valentine

Noon-6 p.m. Feb. 9 and 10; early admission 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 9. $5 general admission; free 5 and under; $25 early bird. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville
Bring a new Valentine home from the area’s largest animal adoption event, My Furry Valentine. This event showcases hundreds of adoptable animals — dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, small critters — from multiple rescues and shelter groups.. What better way to celebrate love than to adopt your purr-fect pet and bring them to their fur-ever home?
Photo: Brittany Thornton

Cincy is for Lovers: A Valentine’s Day Cabaret at Bromwell’s Härth Lounge

8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $25-$45. Bromwell’s Härth Lounge, 125 W. Fourth St., Downtown
Queen City Cabaret celebrates love with this tour of popular love songs throughout history. Proudly featuring former Broadway Casting Director and Cincinnati native, Eric Byrd, this love-themed evening will be one you won’t forget.
Photo via Facebook.com/HarthLoungeCinci

Braxton Galentine’s Day Brunch

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 10. $45. Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington
On Feb. 10, Braxton hosts a Galentine’s Day brunch in their loft. If you’re not in the know, Galentine’s Day originated on the show Parks and Recreation and celebrates female friendship, hence the “gal” part of the word. The brunch will feature mimosas (duh), a Taste of Belgium-catered waffle and crepe bar and Braxton beers.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Flowers, Chocolate, and Romance at Krohn Conservatory

10-5 p.m. daily Feb. 9-14. $4 adults; $2 children. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams
All you need is love… but a little chocolate doesn’t hurt. Krohn Conservatory is having a chocolate educational exhibit as a part of the Fabulous Foliage show. Each day features special programming and daily crafts all having to do with chocolate.
Photo: Paige Deglow

Galentine’s Day at the BonBonerie

7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $50 a person. The BonBonerie, 2030 Madison Road, O’Bryonville
Celebrate your gal friendships at BonBonerie with a light dinner, signature cocktails and beverages, and by decorating your own cupcake to enjoy the event and one to take home.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Valentine’s Day Dinner Party at Schwartz’s Point Jazz & Acoustic Club

6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $29-$34. Schwartz’s Point Jazz & Acoustic Club, 1901 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
All we really need is love and music. Experience both at Schwartz’s Point, where you’ll be taken away by the voice of Emily Grace Jordan, along with some of the best Jazz musicians in the city and a delectable dinner buffet. Pre-order tickets or tickets available day of event.
Photo via Facebook.com/SchwartzsPoint

March First Brewing Valentine’s Day Food and Beer Pairing

5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 14. $30. March First Brewing and Distilling, 7885 E. Kemper Road, Blue Ash
On Valentine’s Day, March First will host a four-course beer and food pairing dinner. The menu includes Reuben-style pork belly sliders, whoopie pies and arancini.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Paw Print Valentine’s at Lola’s Downtown

4-7 p.m. Feb. 11. $11-$26. Lola’s Coffee + Bar, 24 W. Third St., Downtown
Grab your pup and head to Lola’s this Valentine’s Day to celebrate your love for your furry friend. The happy hour will feature a special craft for guests to create a colorful paw print Valentine, only paying for the canvas. There will be a special cocktail for humans, and a non-alcoholic beverage option as well as treats for your pet. One dollar from each valentine will benefit the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. Free admission. Register Online.
Photo via Facebook.com/LolasCincy

Sliders and Pints at Streetside

6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14. $28. Streetside Brewery, 4003 Eastern Ave., East End
On V-Day, Streetside and Street Chef Brigade will team up for a special dinner. For $28 per person, you get four sliders and two pints of beers. Look, it’s better than dining at White Castle (which is also hosting its annual Valentine’s Day dinner, with tableside service).
Photo: Scott Dittgen

Maple in the Moonlight at Hamilton County Parks — Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

7-9 p.m. Feb. 15. $10. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve 3455 Poole Road, Colerain
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve is hosting Maple in the Moonlight event where after you finish an after-dark hike, cozy up fireside and enjoy maple tastings with local music. Then, work on a maple syrup-inspired project to take home to honor the special day. $10 registration in advance by Feb. 10.
Photo via greatparks.org/calendar

Valenswine’s Day Singles Night

3-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Free admission. Swine City Brewing, 4614 Industry Drive, Fairfield
Don’t have someone special? Then check out Swine City’s Valenswine’s Day singles night on Feb. 14. Singles get $1 off pints and the opportunity to either try to hook up with someone or cry into their beer.
Photo via Facebook.com/SwineCityBrewing

Love on the Rocks: An Opera Valentine’s Day Party

6-8 p.m. Feb. 14. $30. Richter & Phillips Jewelers, 601 Main St., Downtown
This Valentine’s Day, try your new favorite cocktail - Love on the Rocks. Watch excerpts from Romeo and Juliet performed by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and get access to the staff of Richter & Phillips (in case you’re in search of a special kind of rock), a dating coach if your love life could use some spicing up, an open bar and light bites.
Photo via Facebook.com/RichterAndPhillips

Wine Dinner Event at The Phoenix

7 p.m. Feb. 14. The Phoenix, 812 Race St., Downtown
Let a brilliant wall of Tiffany stained glass windows set your Valentine’s Day over the top in the Archway Ballroom at The Phoenix. Enjoy in a four-course meal with your significant other at the annual Wine Dinner Event. Space is limited. Pre-paid reservations no later than Feb. 10.
Photo via Facebook.com/ThePhoenixCincinnati

Sweet Harmony - Rhinegeist Beer and Dessert Pairing

7:-10 p.m. Feb. 14. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Satisfy both your sweet tooth and your beer cravings at Rhinegeist for a beer and dessert pairing. Tasty desserts provided by local sweet shops will be perfectly matched with Rhinegeist beer, with bonus live music and a photobooth. Limited number of tickets available.
Photo via Facebook.com/Rhinegeist

Braxton Beer Lovers Dinner

6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. $50. Braxton Brewing Co., 27 W. Seventh St., Covington
Come to Braxton on Feb. 13 for a Beer Lovers Dinner, featuring food from neighboring Peppe Cucina Italian deli. The menu includes a pour of Braxton’s new Tropic Flare, a triple dry-hopped New England-style IPA, and a Graeter’s Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip beer float with pie crust topper for dessert.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger