Whether you are in a long term relationship, newly dating, single, consider this a pointless Hallmark holiday or just want an excuse to get drunk, we've got you covered. Check out GofG's ultimate guide to Valentine's Day below.-
Single & Optimistic
Valentine’s Day Costume Ball by Patricia Field
When: February 14, 2011 @ 10:00pm- 2:00am Where: Capitale. INVITE ONLY Why: V-Day party and Fashion Week kick-off celebration, co-hosted by fashion publicist and reality-TV star Kelly Cutrone and downtown party icon Susanne Bartsch
Hersday Thursday Valentine's Day Party
When: February 10, 2011 @ 6:00 pm Where: Sapphire Lounge Why: House music, R&B and "sexy women dance party"
When:February 12, 2011 @ 8pm Where: Sidebar Why: Every girl gets a rose with a heart on it and every guy gets a number- find your match and get a free shot
"W" Marks The Spot V-Day Party
When: February 11, 2011 Where:W Hoboken Why: Up your chances of finding love with speed dating
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NY's Largest Singles Anti-Valentine's Day Party
When: February 12 2011 @ 7:30 PM Where: Amnesia Nightclub Why: Singles, free hors d'oeuvres and contests.
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Pre-Valentine's Day Single Mingle
When: February 11, 2011 @ 7:30PM Where: R-Bar Why: Because if you're single in the city, why not?
When: February 11, 2011 @6:30pm for Speed Dating, regular Nerd Nite starts at 9pm Where: Galapagos Art Space Why: Pocket protectors and glasses are hot.
Valentines Day Spectacular! Speed Date for Charity!
When: February 10, 2011 7:00 pm Where: The Centrale Bar Why: If you're gonna speed date, do it for a good cause
Single & Pessimistic
The Lonely Hearts Club Presents "Quit Playin' Games With My Heart"
When: Friday, February 18, 2011 7:30 pm
Where: Radio Star Karaoke
Why: Cry your heart out while warbling "My Heart Will Go On". Because it will.
A Smiths Tribute Night in Honor of Valentine's Day Featuring The Sons & Heirs photo
When: Saturday, February 12, 2011 8:00 pm Where: Union Hall Why: This Morrissey, Johnny Marr & co. tribute band will have you sorrowfully screaming out the lyrics of "Everbody Needs Love."
14th Annual Anti-Valentines Day Party at Croton Lounge
When: February 12, 2011 @ 9PM Where: Croton Lounge Why: Meet someone just as bitter as you.
When: Saturday, Feb 12, 11pm-4am Where: Santos Party House Why:How many times a year do you really get to wear your favorite sexy gothic, mideval, steampunk latex numbers?
The Rejection Show’s Valentine’s Day Heartbreak Haven
When: February 14, 2011 @ 7pm Where: The Bell House Why: Laughter heels a broken heart.
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Nautical Types:
Where: Docking from Pier 78 – NY Waterway (40th Street & West Side Highway), 12am – 12:45am Sailing til at 4am Why: So you can re-enact that scene from Titanic. You know the one. Or sing "I'm on a boat"
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Spirit of New York Valentine’s Weekend Cruises
When: Various times
Where: Pier 62, Chelsea Piers
Why: Buffet, DJ, and jazz by Phil Perry
When: February 14, 5:30pm-9pm Where: Pier 62 Why: Dinner, champagne toast .
Foodies:
Chocolate and Cherry Beer Tasting
When: February 10, 2011 @ 7pm Where: The Village Pourhouse Why: Because beer can be romantic, too. Try Chocolate, Cherry, and Wheat beers.
When: February 14, 2011 @ 8pm Where: Traffic Bar and Restaurant Why: Chocolate is an aphrodisiac
When: February 14, 2011 @ 7pm Where: The JCC in Manhattan Why: Wai Chu, author and formerly the co-owner of El Eden Chocolates, shows you how to make truffles guaranteed to satisfy even the most die-hard chocoholic.
When: February 16, 2011 6:30 pm Where: The Artisanal Premium Cheese Center, 483 Tenth Avenue, 2nd Floor Why: Everyone loves cheese and wine
Art Lovers:
The Museum of Modern Art's Tour for Two
When: February 13, and February 14, 2011 6pm-7pm
Where: MoMa
Why: Listen to the guide, nod and pretend you knew everything already [Details]
When: February 13, 2011 @ 7pm Where: House of Yes Why: Music, video art, dancers, stilters, acrobatics, fire andfood by Betty Brooklyn
Music Lovers:
Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti
When: February 14, 2011
Where: The Metropolitan Opera House (Lincoln Center)
Why: Get dressed up and have a high class evening
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When: February 14, 2011 @6pm-8pm Where: Top pf the Rock Why: Enjoy the view as you listen to the love songs of singer Peter Bradley Adams
Branford Marsalis and the New York Philharmonic
When: Friday, February 18, 2011 2:00 pm Where: New York Philharmonic, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza Why: The NY Times deemed his last Philharmonic performance "perfectly suited to Mr. Marsalis's velvety tone, lush vibrato, and soulful approach to phrasing."
When: Feb 13th, 2011 Where: In Vino Wine Bar Why: Listen to the indie rock band stripped down and paired with wine [Details]
A Valentine’s Date with Destiny: A Country Camp Mixer
When: February 11, 2011 @7pm Where: Housing Works Bookstore Why: Menage a Twang's original musical satire, plus a mandolin and banjo backed set of country covers of Destiny's Child songs.
Cinephiles:
New York, I Love You Screening & Reception
When: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Where: NYIT Auditorium on Broadway Why: Comp cocktails and a good movie
Off The Beaten Path
Sex Worker Literati: Zoe's Valentine Hooker Party
When: February 9, 2011 @8:00pm
Where: Bowery Poetry Club
Why: Booze, burlesque, and a bevy of seamy, steamy stories from sexed-up writer/performers
When: February 13, 2011 @ 6pm
Where: Village Pourhouse
Why: Get drunk and prove your better than other couples without breaking a sweat
Valentine's Day Puzzle Party
When: February 14, 2011 @ 6pm Where: Slate Why: First five people with matching puzzle pieces win an iPad or iPod shuffle. Free foose ball
A Very Red Headed Step Child Valentines Day
When:February 12, 2011 @8pm
Where: Comix
Why: Because this holiday is a joke. Jared Logan, Joe DeRosa, Wil Sylvince, Russ Meneve!
Surprise Adventure for Creative Couples
When: Sat 2/12 (7:30PM) Where: ??? Why: No planning on your part. It could be anything from fire eating to ice sculpting, but you and your honey won't know what to expect till you get there.
The Neuroscience of Romantic Attachment
When: February 10, 2011 @7pm Where:New York Academy of Sciences Why: Two scientists will present research that will help you avoid the heartaches of love and explain your feelings
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