Valentine's Day Ideas and Fun Events For Singles

It is Valentine’s Day, and there are many things for couples to do, as those of you who are single already know. But, those looking for love have some good choices too. Patch put together a list of things going on around the community that is geared just for those of you who are flying solo.

So, this Valentine’s Day, rather than stay at home and watch DVD’s of love story after love story and eat the chocolates you bought yourself on the way home, get out and mingle with other singles in the community. You just may feel the sweet sting of Cupid’s arrow and make a love connection with Mr. or Mrs. Right.

Princess and Father Valentine Dance
How about a Valentine’s Day date with your dad? Fathers and daughters of all ages will enjoy an elegant evening of music, dancing and dinner at the Princess and Father Valentine Dance. Hosted by Sisters of Hope, Inc., this magical night is reserved for fathers and daughters. Proceeds benefit Sisters of Hope, Inc., which empowers women and girls ages 4-18. Sisters of Hope promotes female confidence, courage and educational and personal development. Tickets for the dance are $15 each, $30 per couple and $8 for additional daughters. Couples photos will be taken.

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis
Attire: Semi-formal

Love Stinks, Let’s Drink! Valentine Event
Hosted by St. Louis Transplants, a group of non-native St. Louisans and others who want to create a welcoming environment for those who have moved to the St. Louis area, Love Stinks, Let’s Drink is a great way to meet new people. It is an event for singles of all ages at Roxanne in Clayton. Enjoy dinner, drinks and conversation. You can drown your loveless sorrows or you might just find love.

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7 p.m.
Where: Roxanne, 12 North Meramec, Clayton

Valentine’s Day Single Night @ Next Dor
Valentine’s Day Single Night at Next Dor is a night of fun, games and speed dating for single, young, Jewish adults. Come meet other singles in the Jewish community. You may find your Valentine. Next Dor is a center used for activities that builds community among young Jewish adults.

When: Tuesday, February, 14, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Next Dor, 5062 Waterman, Saint Louis

Date and Dash Speed-Dating
Chat with a large pool of people ages 22-32, choose and be chosen, and skip the excruciating hit-or-miss first date experience at Date and Dash Speed-Dating at Bailey’s Chocolate Bar. Sip on themed Valentine's Day red drinks. The DJ will be spinning some great beats for dancing. Stay for the after party when the speed-dating portion is over. Who knows, you may get a second date.

This event is for 21 and over. Space is limited you must RSVP before the event. 

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Bailey’s Chocolate Bar, 1915 Park Avenue, Saint Louis

Love Stalker
Find love in the most unlikely place, a special Valentine’s Day movie screening of Love Stalker, a movie described as an edgy, unromantic, dark comedy. Love Stalker is the story of a 30-something bar-hopping player named Pete. That is, until he meets and falls for the “one” girl that can tame him. When the relationship is over, Pete becomes a stalker, a love stalker. Filmed entirely in St. Louis, you will recognize local landmarks throughout, including the Arch, and Del Taco flying saucer. Cost is $8. Drink specials all night.

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Heavy Anchor, 5226 Gravois Road, Saint Louis