My Bloody Valentine
Feb. 9 and 10, 7 p.m.
Take a tour this Valentine’s Day where people really wear their hearts on their sleeves. The haunted 32-room Paxton Manor is open for self-guided tours, and it is not for the faint of heart, as you can expect the same treatment that is typically reserved for Halloween. Indulge in free hot chocolate and cider, or pick up a bottle of Bloody Red from Tarara Winery on site. // The Arc of Loudoun at Paxton Campus: 601 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg
Fly Me to the Moon Valentine’s Cabaret
Feb. 9 and 10, 7:30 p.m.
Performers at StageCoach Theatre Company bring love songs to the stage as they take classic crooners’ tunes from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s and present them in a traditional New York cabaret style. Beverage and dining options will be available. // StageCoach Theatre: 20937 Ashburn Road, Suites 115 and 120, Ashburn
Go Diva, Godiva Wine Tasting
Feb. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For only $10, the West Belmont Place‘s Executive Chef Todd Goldian will lead a food and drink pairing at Black Olive Bar & Grill. // 18980 Upper Belmont Place, Leesburg
Copperwood Tavern Surf & Turf Dinner for Two
Feb. 9-14, 4-10 p.m.
For $49, enjoy a surf and turf dinner plus chocolate-covered strawberries with that special someone. // 20465 Exchange St., Ashburn; 4021 Campbell Ave., Arlington
Galentine’s Day Chocolate Tea
Feb. 9 and 10
In addition to typical tea time sips and treats, find hot chocolate, macarons, tartlets and eclairs at this every costing between $22-30. Sandwiches and chocolate brioche will also occupy a three-tier tea tower. // Petite LouLou Creperie + Bar a Vins: 713 E. Main St., Purcellville
Bourbon & Bacon Cooking Class
Feb. 10, 2-4 p.m.
For $79 per person, sip on bourbon and chocolate martinis while learning how to adorn a bacon cupcake from Executive Chef Ryan Arensdorf and Executive Pasty Chef Jason Reaves. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N Pendleton St., Middleburg
American Festival Pops Orchestra: Valentine Pops
Feb. 10, 8 p.m.
Get an early start on the Valentine’s Day festivities by listening to the American Festival Pops Orchestra perform the love songs that dominated the 20th century. Guests can upgrade their tickets to include champagne, chocolates and complimentary champagne glasses via the Valentine Date Package. // Merchant Hall at Hylton Performing Arts Center: 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas
My Heart is for You Cookie Decorating
Feb. 10, 1-3 p.m.
Children older than 9 can learn how to use a special hard white icing—royal icing—to decorate and then take home eight cookies each. The class, capped at 15 people, costs $35. // Simply Desserts: 14035 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville
Historic Occoquan Chocolate Walk
Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
With more than 353 participating stores, this event has no shortage of opportunities to eat the Valentine’s Day go-to treat: chocolate. // Mill Street, Occoquan
Love Your Stouts Flight Weekend at Dirt Farm Brewing
Feb. 10-11, Noon-6 p.m.
For $18.00, sample truffles and four stout flights: “Stout of Control,” a strawberry vanilla bean stout, milk stout and an imperial stout. // 18701 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont
Specialty Cocktail and Steak/Lobster at Morton’s Steakhouse
Feb. 10-17
In celebration of the holiday, find “The Blushing Lady,” a $17 drink featuring Evan Williams Black Label bourbon, La Marca prosecco, PAMA liqueur, cranberry and lime juices—not to mention a cinnamon sugar rim—plus a $59 steak and lobster tail. // 11956 Market St, Reston
Chocolate and Cabernet Tasting at Breaux Vineyards
Feb. 11, 17-18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the hour; Feb. 14, Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Experience a 30-minute tasting of imported chocolate, truffles, a “Breauxmance” sparkling wine and four Cabernet samples under the direction of one of the vineyard’s wine educators. Reservations costs $35 for club members and $40 for non-club members. // 36888 Breauz Vineyards Lane, Purcellville
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Harrimans Virginia Piedmont Grill
Feb. 10-11 & 14, 5 p.m.
$120 per person or $160 per person with a wine pairing, this five-course dinner—accompanied by live jazz music—starts off with a warm apple cider and ends on a sweet note with either a piece of red velvet cake or a chocolate mousse. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N Pendleton St., Middleburg
Union Street Public House Flying Dog Galentine’s Day Tap Takeover
Feb. 13
If you don’t have any date plans, consider throwing back Flying Dog Brewery beers appropriately named Raging B*tch, Bloodline, The Truth and Pearl Necklace for those that aren’t feeling the love this Valentine’s Day. // 121 S. Union Street, Alexandria
Ahoy! Yoga + Beer + Love with Heavy Seas Alehouse
Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.
Come alone or with a friend/significant other as this event ($20 for singles, $30 for couples) features an hourlong yoga session followed by a complimentary glass of wine, beer or a nonalcoholic beverage. // 1501 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Valentine’s Day at Kona Grill
Feb. 13-15
A Kona Grill favorite is making a comeback exclusively for Valentine’s Day. The Tuna Wonton Crisps, along with lemongrass crusted snapper, a filet with lobster cream sauce and more, can be found on the restaurant’s special menu. // Multiple locations
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Bistro 360
Feb. 14
For $65 per person, take in four-courses that include eats like a shrimp and artichoke appetizer, a poached pear salad, a lump crab county ham and asparagus entree and a hazelnut cake (or chocolate souffle, creme brule or tiramisu) for dessert. // 1800 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Dinner and Champagne for Two at Barley Mac
Feb. 14
Enjoy a bone-in ribeye for two, four sides and a complimentary champagne toast for only $85. Call ahead for a reservation: 703-854-9154. // 1600 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Dinner at the Hyatt Centric’s cityhouse
Feb. 14
After feasting on three courses that include oysters and caviar, crab and a ribeye steak, end on a sweet note by sharing a chocolate raspberry truffle heart. // 1325 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
Three-Course Dinner and Cocktail Pairing at Captain Gregory’s
Feb. 14
This multi-course menu features oysters, caviar, scallops, squash risotto, chocolate truffles for dessert and more. Complement the feast with cocktails for an addition $35. // 804 N. Henry St., Alexandria
For Lovers Prix Fixe Menu at the Ritz-Carlton
Feb. 14
Inspired by places like Paris and Santorini, Chef Alexander Gut has put together a menu that draws upon some of the most romantic places around the world, using local produce when possible. On the prix fixe menu ($79 per person, $129 with a wine pairing) is an appetizer biscuit with ham and pepper jelly; for the main course, a seafood and pasta dish, duck breast or lamb; and for dessert, tiramisu, chocolate baklava, a hard cider gelee and more. // 1250 South Hayes Street, Arlington
Four-Course Prix Fixe Blackwall Hitch Dinner
Feb. 14
For $65 per person, start off by supping on lobster bisque before enjoying oysters adorned with caviar and cucumber salsa, grouper, steak, lobster and of course dessert. // Multiple locations
It’s Not Me, It’s You: Anti-Valentine’s/Lonely Hearts Club Night
Feb. 14
Calling all singles: Take in “bitter” cocktails named Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Shot Through the Heart, Relationship on the Rocks and the classic Sex on the Beach in an act of holiday protest. Jefferson Reserve whiskey, chocolate flights, ring pops and heart candy will also be available. // 121 S. Union Street, Alexandria
Dolce Vita Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar’s Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 14
Enjoy four courses of Italian classics that include a Pappardelle Amatriciana, Fettuccini al Amore and mini cannoli for $65 per person (tack on an extra $30 for a wine pairing). // 10824 Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax
Three-Course Dinner and Specialty Cocktail at Bastille
Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m.
For only $8, sip on the rosy-colored Two of Hearts, made of Lillet Rouge red vermouth, Citadel gin and Fever Tree bitter lemon soda. For $69 per person, enjoy a prix fixe menu that includes lobster, calamari, octopus, cod, striploin and—ending on a sweet note—cheesecake, sorbet, chocolate and pistachio cake. // 606 N. Fayettte Street, Alexandria
Lobster & Love at Quinn’s
Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m.
The event name speaks for itself, but this Valentine’s Day, Quinn’s will not only serve two pound lobsters for $30, they’ll also throw in come chocolate-covered strawberries. // 1776 Wilson Blvd., Arlington
American Tap Room: Will You Beer My Valentine?
Feb. 14, 5 p.m.
Though its name makes mention of beer, American Tap Room’s $70 Valentine’s Day special includes the traditional date-night staples: a rose, three-course dinner and a bottle of wine. But that’s not all. There will also be an ice luge and shooters that claim to be Cupid’s Love Potion. // 1811 Library Street, Reston
Brabo’s Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 14, 5-10 p.m.
For $95 per person, take in a five-course meal that includes—to name a few—poached halibut, smoked duck breast, a bison filet and a chocolate mousse for two. // 1600 King St., Alexandria
GreenFare Organic Cafe’s Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 14, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
For those that want to celebrate the holiday but don’t want to sacrifice their clean-eating habits, this $90 dinner for two excludes added sugar, salt and oil and uses local and seasonal ingredients. Within the five-course meal, find a balsamic kale and roasted Brussels sports salad and an eggplant parmesan, plus a nut-based appetizer, dessert and herbal teas. // 408 Elden St., Herndon
Valentine’s Day Dinner at The Wine House
Feb. 14, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
On this $79 per person three-course menu, find starters like a poached par in red wine and New Zealand lamb lollipops; entrees such as saffron risotto, pan seared duck breast and a Berkshire porterhouse pork chop; and for dessert, creme brulee l’orange, bread pudding and a flourless dark chocolate terrine. // 3950 University Drive Suite 212, Fairfax
Parisian Dinner featuring North Gate Winery
Feb. 14, 6-8:30 p.m.
Including both food and wine, this $65 event will feature French foods alongside local Loudoun County wine. Custom flower bouquets can be made via a local florist. // Petite LouLou Creperie + Bar a Vins: 713 E. Main St., Purcellville
Valentine’s Serenade at Club Eclipse
Feb. 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Playing jazz and swing music, the Night & Day Quartet (with Katie Hale providing vocals, Michael Suser on keyboard, Robert Vetter on trumpet and Roger Rosa on bass) will get Club Eclipse attendees feeling the love. // Club Eclipse: 5615 Wellington Road, Suite 101, Gainesville
Catocin Creek Distillery Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
In addition to a four-course dinner (prepared by Chef Wesley Rosati and Chef Maria Aros, both from Landsdowne Resort), embark on a private tour of this nearly 100-year-old building and learn about how whiskey is made. Cocktails are also included in the $99 dinner price. The tour begins at 7 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. // 120 W. Main St., Purcellville
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