10 things to do in Boston this Valentine’s Day weekend
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Unconditional Love: The Letters of John and Abigail Adams
Shortened attention spans and advances in communication technology have all but killed the art of writing a great love letter. And while getting a text of “Luv U Babe” from your significant other may still send your heart aflutter, the loving correspondences between John Adams and his wife of 54 years, Abigail, put your partner’s emoji-filled messages to shame. The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is celebrating the Founding Couple’s everlasting bond with a series of performances. A glass of Champagne, sparkling cider, wine, or beer is included with the ticket. (Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m.; Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum; $39; all ages)
Chocolate Fest 2017
Sate your sweet tooth at Wilson Farm’s annual Chocolate Fest this Saturday and Sunday. Vendors stationed at the family-owned farm will be selling both locally-crafted chocolates and sweets from faraway places like Belgium. (Saturday, February 11 and Sunday, February 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wilson Farm, Lexington; free; all ages)
Equinox Singles Workout
Meeting a special someone at the gym can be tough. Between the headphones, grunting, and sweat stains, it’s not always the most fertile dating ground. But this Valentine’s Day weekend, Equinox is building a single mixer right into their class schedule. Chat with dating consultant Samantha Burns over food and drinks alongside other fitness-minded singles after powering through a 30-minute high-intensity interval training class. (Saturday, February 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Equinox Dartmouth, Boston; $20; all ages)
The Music and Words of Amore
The North End Performing Arts Center’s annual Amore concert is a feast for multiple senses. At the intimate evening, enjoy a three-course dinner, with a different opera singer performing songs of love to compliment each course. (Sunday, February 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; La Galleria 33, Boston; $75-300; all ages)
Paint Nite with Mimosas and Union Square Donuts
If you prefer doughnuts and mimosas to wine and chocolate, Somerville Paint Nite is bringing plenty of both to its V-Day celebration. Munch on doughnut holes from Union Square Donuts and sip on afternoon mimosas while letting the creative energy flow onto the canvas, solo or with your S.O. (Sunday, February 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Paint Nite, Somerville; $45; all ages)
Meet Me at Science Park
The Museum of Science is celebrating V-Day with a new chocolate exhibition. Learn more about how chocolate is made and its influence on world history, sample sweet and savory treats from local chocolatiers, and cut a rug to some live music. (Monday, February 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Museum of Science, Boston; $20; 21+)
Faneuil Hall Marketplace’s Ice Bench of Love
Are you looking for a romantic photo op this holiday, but you’ve already taken a million photos on the Esplanade, in the Public Garden, and at the Top of the Hub? The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is bringing back their decorative ice bench for Valentine’s Day. Ornately decorated with hearts, roses, and ribbons, it’s a sight to behold, with your beau or flying solo. (Tuesday, February 14; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston; free; all ages)
Casablanca at Brattle Theatre
When the American Film Institute published their list of the 100 greatest love stories in the history of American cinema in 2002, Casablanca took the top spot. See why at the Brattle Theatre, in glorious 35 mm. (Tuesday, February 14 at 4 p.m. or 7 p.m.; Brattle Theatre, Cambridge; $8-25; all ages)
Taza Chocolate and Churros
Somerville’s Taza Chocolate sold their very first chocolate bar on Valentine’s Day 2007. To celebrate the chocolatier’s 10th anniversary, this year, they’re selling two hot chocolates and two churros for a total of $10 at the Boston Public Market, a perfect treat for two. (Tuesday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Boston Public Market; $10; all ages)
Temptation: Stories from the Stage
Ever faced temptation so unbearable that the memory of it still lingers today? WGBH and local storytelling nonprofit Massmouth will share and explore stories of temptations both avoided and given into in a new event series called “Stories from the Stage.” If you need any further temptation to attend, know that tasty treats and drinks are included with your ticket. (Tuesday, February 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; WGBH Studios, Boston; $15; all ages)
