Valentine’s Day is quite possibly the absolute most complicated holiday to be forced on us by the calendar printers and greeting card companies of the world.
I propose, no matter your relationship to relationships, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to spend some real quality time with the most important person in your life…YOU!
Celebrating YOU
As the great RuPaul says, “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
Whether you’re in a relationship, just out of one, trying to get in one or have no intention of ever taking the leap, there are so many ways to show yourself just how special you are!
Let look at just a few events this February in Huntsville where you can celebrate the wonderful YOU and leave those impending crazy cat lady fate thoughts at home!
Make your heart race!
Start your blood to pumping, your body to moving and do something special for your inside and outside.
Join Fleet Feet Huntsville for their Love to Run event. This free fun run/walk will be 3-5 miles of endorphin inducing self-love.
Get. It.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fleet Feet Huntsville, 2722 Carl T Jones Suite 2B, 35802
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Roses? Yes, please.
No sitting around waiting to see if the ever-elusive florist delivery truck will make an appearance this year; go grab your own roses.
Heck! Take it to another level and learn how to create the darn things.
You will admire your artistry for many Valentine’s Days to come. Join The Paper Petals Co. for the Paper Rose Workshop.
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm, please arrive 15 minutes early
Location: The Paper Petals Co., Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio #2047, 35805
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Tree(t) Yourself!
Wanting to get back to nature, but not sure how? Start with one tiny step at a time.
When it comes to tiny nature, bonsai is the answer. The Catbird Seat Garden Center and Living Art Bonsai Society are teaming up to bring us a winter bonsai workshop.
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Indoor Classroom behind the Butterfly House
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Ignite a new passion
DO NOT cue Enchained Melody unless you just really want to (that’s a Ghost movie reference, look it up).
This quick introduction to the potter’s wheel is the perfect chance to learn a new skill. This two-hour workshop will start with the basics of wheel-throwing with zero pressure.
The course fee will cover your instruction, tools, and the clay. They do ask you bring an apron and a large towel, big enough to drape across your lap.
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Designbyhart Pottery Studio, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio #272, 35805
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You do you, Boo
Bitter feeling better right now? Or, just prefer to hang with like-minded anti-Valentine revelers? Green Bus Brewing is looking at you!
Join them for their 3rd annual Anti-Valentine’s Day party! They promise an evening filled with pizza, wings, cookies and ice cream. Plus, Caitlyn Trousdale with Jerome Villareal will be singing your favorite songs.
Dinner tickets are available for $10 at the Green Bus Brewing event page (HERE) or at the brewery until February 10th. You don’t need a ticket to just enjoy a beer and the music; tickets are only if you plan to eat.
Date: Friday, February 14, 2020
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Green Bus Brewing, 206 Eustis Avenue, 35801
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Just like you shouldn’t need a circle on the calendar to show love to those around you, the same can be said for taking care of yourself.
Valentine’s Day is coming like it or not, so start making date night plans for you and…oh yeah, YOU, right now!
Looking for more Valentine’s Day ideas? Check out our Valentine Event Guide!
Sixth-generation native Huntsvillian and lover of all things Rocket City, living in constant fear of personal geekery deficits and overall lack of geographical nerd-appropriateness, but valiantly fighting to stay abreast of the latest and perceived coolest assets in North Alabama in order to be allowed to stay at the smart people party. I sometimes travel to cool places, see fancy things and write words about them at Tour Dates Travel.
