In the words of Leslie Knope, it is the best day of the year – Galentine’s Day! Celebrated every February 13, it’s a day for ladies celebrating ladies or as the comedic actress said on Parks and Recreation, it’s like Lilith Fair without all the angst. So for all you ladies celebrating “Hoes before Bros. Uteruses before Duderuses. Ovaries before brovaries” enjoy some sisterhood to kick off the weekend.
And for those looking for some more non-traditional Valentine’s Day weekend options, we also have you covered.
Arts Night Out – February Edition
Thursday, Feb. 13 6-9 p.m.
Hosted at the Visitors Center at Heritage Station, Arts Night Out shows the arts some major love every second Thursday. Sheila Redling and the Huntington Fiction Factory pull back the covers on romance writing at 7 p.m. with Tobi Doyle. The Red Caboose features a heartfelt series by West Virginia artist Seth Pitt, and Nomada Bakery’s Justin Murphy will host a Vinyl Record Swap. Bring your own records to share and swap. Justin will bring a turntable to spin tunes and so folks can test their vinyl. Records on the Wall will also have vinyl for sale in the lobby. The Red Caboose will showcase Thomas artist Seth Pitt’s Creatures of the Heart series. This series features Seth’s delightful creatures spreading love wherever they go.
Get Your Galentine’s Day Margarita Drink On
Thursday, Feb. 13
Black Sheep Burrito and Brews at Pullman Square (and in downtown Charleston) is offering 2 for the price of one Margaritas on Galentines Day. Gather your squad and head to their Huntington OR Charleston locations. http://blacksheepwv.com
Cicada Social: Singles Mixer & Performances
Friday, Feb. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Looking for someone special or maybe just someone to talk to? Cicada Books, 604 14th St., W., invites single people of all genders and orientations to join us for an evening of laughs, stories, poetry and possibilities for the future. There will be storytelling, poetry and other performances featuring Alexandria Runyon, Lily Jurskis, Bill Wolford and more. Interested in performing? Speak to a barista or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, Feb. 15 9-11:30 p.m.
The Cellar Door, 905 Third Ave., hosts an Anti-Valentine’s Day Stoplight Party. $5 cover starting at 9 p.m. Entertainment: DJ JD Short. Play Stoplight and Post Office. For Stoplight your attire or glowsticks set your status: Green = Single & Looking; Yellow = Unsure… Maybe… Open Relationship; Red = Not Single or Not looking. There’s color coded glow sticks in case you forget to dress your color. Post Office is a game where guests can write love notes to that alluring stranger from across the room and have their sweet nothings hand delivered. For more info, call 304-523-2014 or go online at http://www.cellardoorwv.com
Emmy Davis, Holly & The Guy and Poor Taters
Saturday, Feb. 15, 8 -11:30 p.m. Cover is $5.
The Woods, 1212 4th Ave., is hosting some of the top female singers in the area, Emmy Davis, as well as Holly and the Guy. Not enough talent stuffed into that cozy room? Shake it off with some foot-stomping bluegrass from Poor Taters, who are also on this talent-stacked bill. All ages welcome.
Wild & Wonderful Winter IPA Fest
Saturday, Feb. 15 5-9 p.m.
For the hoppy beer loving couple or for singles who like their beer and not their people bitter … the third annual Wild & Wonderful Winter Beer Fest, at Black Sheep Harley Davidson, 408 4th St., is showing some love for the India Pale Ale (IPA). There will be 50 different IPA like Hazy, Black, West Coast, Double, New England and Session IPAs. Enjoy freshies from hometown breweries, like Huntington’s The Peddler and Charleston’s Bad Shepherd, some of WV’s favorites Weathered Ground and the new High Ground, regional favs like central Kentucky’s Country Boy Brewing and national brands such as Dogfish Head and Cigar City. Local food by Southside Sliders and Scootin Noodles and Brand Yourself and Full Circle Gifts & Goods will be vending with some brew-themed merch. Advance tickets are $50 through Eventbrite.com. Follow the fest on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildandwonderfulwinterbeerfest/
