Here are some local happenings for you:
MORTIFIED’S DOOMED VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW
Brave men and women read from old journals and share the good and the bad of their teenage years.
For one night only, Mortified is titillated to join the award-winning, neo-burlesque darlings of Rogue Burlesque! Join us for a Valentines Day extravaganza of diaries and dancing that celebrates the most hilariously awkward moments of teenage love, sex, and awkwardness. Thats right, double awkwardness!
Emotional AND literal stripping! Come on. Get those tix, chicksndix.
Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m., $15 in advance, $18 at the door, $12 for students. Coolidge Corner Theatre. 617-734-2500.
HIDEOUT COMEDY PRESENTS: A VERY SPECIAL VALENTINES DAY!
Hideout Comedy Presents: A very special Valentines Day!
Join some of the best comedians in Boston as they spend their Valentines day with you! Come with a loved one, come with your single friends, come alone! $10
Hideout Week is a full week of stand up comedy happening at The Hideout, happening from 2/13/2018-2/18/2018. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable time!
Feb. 13 – Feb. 18, $10. The Hideout. Doors @ 7:30; Show @ 8:00. 21+. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hideout-comedy-presents-a-very-special-valentines-day-tickets-42112279963
IMPROVBOSTON PRESENTS: THORNS
Anybody who believes “tis better to have loved and lost” has clearly never had their heart ripped out of their chest and stomped into the ground. Join us for a night of comedy showcasing the hilarity of heartbreak and the funny to be found in falling in love.
Thorns features some of New England’s best artists performing improv, storytelling, standup, songs, films, rants and whatever else they need to do to express their torment and/or joy around love.
Proceeds from ticket sales for Thorns will benefit the TC Cheever Family Trust and The Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Massachusetts General Hospital in loving memory of Thorns co-creator, TC Cheever.
Feb. 14th at 7:30pm. One night only. Tickets are $18.00, $14 students
LOVE LETTERS OF JOHN AND ABIGAIL ADAMS
What was love like in Colonial America? The enduring love letters of John and Abigail Adams provide an insightful picture of 18th-century American life in the Boston area in beyond. These intimate letters also reveal the intellectually and emotionally fulfilling relationship between them that lasted 54 years and withstood historical upheavals, long periods apart, and personal tragedies. Their iconic personalities come to life as actors from the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum read a selection of letters and reveal, in the words of John and Abigail Adams, their teasing humor and their undying love and respect for each other.
$39 per person/$69 per couple, Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018, doors open 6:30pm, and show starts 7pm., Abigails Tea Room at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
NAKED AT THE ART MUSEUM SCAVENGER HUNT
No, you wont actually be naked. This version of Watson Adventures scavenger hunt will send you on a tour of the MFA to locate nudes and other risqu works of art. Attend with your significant other for a romantic romp through the museumor go with a friend for kicks and giggles.
$40, Friday, February 13, 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15, 1 p.m., Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, watsonadventures.com.
SWING DANCING IN SOUTH STATION
For anyone who has ever breezed through South Station and thought, This place needs dancing, New School Swing agreed. Their free swing dance event will begin with a lindy hop lesson at 8 p.m., followed by the social dance from 9 to 11 p.m. with live music by Phil McGowan and the Easy Winners.
Free, Saturday, February 14, lesson at 8 p.m., social at 9 p.m., South Station, Boston, south-station.net.
SALEMS SO SWEET CHOCOLATE AND ICE SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
The chocolate and wine tasting kickoff is for adults, but visit Salem anytime February 6 through 15 to see 15 large ice sculptures placed throughout town. Weather permitting, the Salem Trolley will give rides around the festival route February 7 and 8.
Free to attend, February 6-15, Downtown Salem, salemmainstreets.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT WITH SOCIETY OF GROWNUPS
Society of Grownups
1653 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 505-3636
www.societyofgrownups.com
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Avoid crowded restaurants and other romantic venues by heading to the Society of Grownups headquarters in Brookline for a fun night of trivia. Sure to be full of 20-something and 30-something singles, this is a great way for singles to avoid Valentines Day, have fun and meet new people. Who knows, maybe you will meet someone you can spend Valentines Day 2016 with but lets not get ahead of ourselves. Head over to the Society of Grownups and show of your smarts.
ICCA NORTHEAST QUARTERFINALS CONCERT
Tsai Performance Centre
685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-8725
www.freshtix.com
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.
Nothing to do on Valentines Day, but dont want to sit at home? Head out and enjoy some a capella! This concert is a tournament of the areas best collegiate talent competing to make it to the Northeast Semifinals. Grab some friends and enjoy a night of great music and fun. This, of course, will particularly appeal to live music lovers and anyone that has seen the box office hit Pitch Perfect. You are sure to leave the auditorium happy and singing and totally oblivious to the fact that another dateless Valentines Day has passed by.
VALENTINES DAY HEARTBREAK UKULELE JAM
Beginner’s Workshop to prepare the songs 6:30 – 7:15 pm $15 Adult. $5 Kid.
Ukulele Jam of songs of heartbreak 7:30 – 9:30 pm FREE
Walter Baker Artist Lofts
1231 Adams Street
Boston,MA02124
HARVARD SQUARE CHOCOLATE TOUR
Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour!
Join us for a delectable adventure through historical Harvard Square. You’ll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate, and sample the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Located right outside of Boston in Cambridge on the Red Line MBTA Train Stop, Harvard Square is home to Harvard University and also has a flourishing food scene with some of the best and most unique food in the city. As a fun Valentine’s Day treat, we are offering a Harvard Square chocolate tour this Winter.
Each tour is a fun 75-90 minutes and includes 4-6 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can’t wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure!
This tour is suitable for all ages. Must purchase tickets in advance.
$35/pp
43RD BOSTON SCIFI FILM FESTIVAL
Boston SciFi is gearing up for it’s 43rd year, making it the oldest genere festival in the country! Chill this winter with the best way to binge view cutting-edge SciFi before it hits Netflix or theaters.
Boston SciFi aka SF43, has award-winning films, premieres, guest directors, classic films, and an awesome collection of shorts. And there is more. Presentations, Panels, SciFi Kids, and the festivals iconic 24-hour Marathon Finale aka The ‘Thon. Think of it as the original binge viewing with over 600 of your closest friends – New & old classics, some surprises, a sing-a-long, contests, guests and more.
$15/screening
Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Sq
Somerville,MA02144
