Want to do something different this Valentine’s Day? Seattle’s got some of the most creative ideas for you and your date this February. From improv to cooking, creating your own “Ghost” moment at the pottery wheel to running in your underwear, your sweetie won’t say it’s the same old Valentine’s Day this time around!
Love at First Bite: Valentine Cupcake Decorating Class
Tuesday and Wednesday
February 5 and 6
6:30pm
Trophy Cupcakes & Party – Party Room at Wallingford Center
1815 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
http://www.trophycupcakes.com
Here’s a great chance to learn how to make fabulous Valentine-themed cupcakes, perfect for your Sweetie Pie! Join Trophy’s Founder, Jennifer Shea, for a night of hands-on decorating instruction in a party atmosphere — with cupcakes, prosecco, yummy hors d’oeuvres and lots of fun! For the February 5 class, register HERE. For the February 6 class, register HERE.
Cupid’s Undie Run
Saturday, February 9
2:30pm
Ballroom
456 North 36th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
http://www.cupidsundierun.com
Runners take about a mile long jog through the heart of Seattle’s Fremont district. Pre- and post-run festivities are held at the Ballroom. Will the Lenin statue be wearing a pair of undies on the day of the race? Either way, you’ll have lots of fun and proceeds benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Register online.
Couples’ Nite at Pottery Northwest
Friday, February 15
5:00pm – 8:00pm
226 First Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98109
206.285.4421
http://www.potterynorthwest.org
A FUN, free event for couples. Always well attended and always even more fun than we thought it would be, Couples’ Nite is an opportunity to bring your partner, or someone perhaps you would like to be your partner to try out the studio. Come for a playful evening full of dirty fun! Call for reservations.
Date Night at Emerald City Trapeze Arts
Friday, February 15
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Emerald City Trapeze
2702 6th Ave South
Seattle, WA 98134
206.906.9442
http://www.emeraldcitytrapeze.com
The evening starts as you fly through the air with the greatest of ease! In ground school, you’ll learn the basics of what it takes to safely climb the ladder, grab the bar, (take a breath) and take the plunge. Do a couple of swings, maybe a trick, a big bounce in the net and then it’s off to the mats. Part two of the evening is all about trust and intimacy. Acrobalance combines elements of hand-balancing and partner lifts with endurance and strength. Couples learn acrobatic maneuvers wholly supported by each other’s hands, arms, legs and feet. And don’t be surprised when you end up in a compromising position. It’s kinda like Twister, for adults. Register online.
Unexpected Productions: Comedy of Love
Thursday, February 14
8:00pm
The Market Theatre
1428 Post Alley
Seattle, WA 98101
http://www.unexpectedproductions.org
It’s a special Valentine’s Day themed improv show! Explore the passions of Valentine’s Day through hilarious comedy. Watch veteran improvisers take on love, lust and everything in between, all based on audience inspiration! All ages are welcome. A lounge area will be open for those 21 and over. Tickets are $15/person. Available online HERE.
Couples’ Cooking Class
Thursday, February 14
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Efeste Winery
19730 144th Ave. NE
Woodinville, WA 98072
888.907.2665
http://www.efeste.com
You and your partner will heat up the kitchen as you listen to upbeat music, learn cooking techniques and work in teams to prepare 2 recipes from the evening’s tantalizing tapas menu. When the cooking is over, guests savor the ‘fruits’ of their labor hot from the oven! Two glasses of Efeste award winning wine are included. See the menu and register online. 21+ event.
Argosy Valentine’s Day Cruise
Thursday, February 14
1101 Alaskan Way, Pier 55
Seattle, WA 98101
206.623.1445
http://www.argosycruises.com
Hop aboard an Argosy cruise and take your sweetheart for a seaworthy trip around Seattle. Lunch cruises, dinner cruises, dinner and dancing cruises and Murder Mystery dinner cruises are all available on February 14. Cruises range from two to three hours, and take you and your Valentine around Elliott Bay, with fabulous views of the Seattle skyline, gourmet food and lots of champagne. Prices start at $69/person. Check details and make reservations online.
Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna
Through March 17
King County’s Marymoor Park
6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE
Redmond, WA 98052
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com
A really romantic story, live music and of course the impressive Cirque du Soleil acrobats! Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon.
