Valentine's Day Friday, February 14^th 2025

Bon Femmes - 4917 N Damen Avenue

VIN312 Winery - 4710 N Ravenswood Avenue

Looking to celebrate Valentine's Day with the girls? Join VIN312 for a night of wine and sharing featuring charcuterie, truffles, roses, wine, chocolate pairings and live jazz.  Couples and singles welcome too! Click here to RSVP.

Ravensgoods - 4703 N Damen Avenue

Let’s spread some love! We’re hosting a Valentine card making party 💌 Join the fun!

Thursday, February 6th

6:30-8:30 pm

We’ll have crafting supplies, vintage Valentine themed ephemera & postage stamps on hand. Make as many cards as your heart desires. Sweet treats will be served &

guests can enjoy 20% off in store purchases. Our space is cozy, so space is limited! Get your tickets here.

Bunny Ears Art House - 4747 N Lincoln Ave

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Class! Feb 7 5:00-6:30❤️ Artists (Open to ages 3+) will make their own personalized valentines. We’ll learn how to marble paper using shaving cream and paint for a colorful, swirly effect, and explore fun ways to print classmates’ names to add a unique touch. Click here to register. 

Midwest Nice - 4619 N Lincoln Avenue

Crystalline Studio Pop Up at Midwest Nice on Saturday, February 8 from 11am - 2pm.  Shop beautiful handmade jewelry that will help your loved one set their intentions for the new year!  Perfect for your love, bestie, or YOURSELF!

a.favorite design - 4432 N Kedzie Avenue

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!  a. favorite design is hosting For the Love of Local, a local shopping event on Saturday, February 8 from 11am - 5pm.  They'll have everything you need to make your Valentine's or Galentine's Day perfect!

Here's what you can expect:

• Handcrafted Jewelry by Michelle Starbuck Designs

• Dried and Fresh Bouquets by The Floriography Fellows
• Confections by Katherine Anne Confections

• Bespoke Tea by Him + Her Vintage

• Letterpress Valentines by a. favorite design

Come sip warm cider, nosh on Valentine treats and Shop Local, Handcrafted Goods.

Welles Park - 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue

Lillstreet Art Center - 4545 N Lincoln Avenue

Come visit the Metalsmithing Artist-in-Residence, Melissa Broek, at a Valentine’s Day Trunk Show on Saturday, February 8, from 12 PM to 4 PM in the Lillstreet Lounge and Gallery Space! Discover a stunning array of handcrafted jewelry, including rings and necklaces—ideal presents for that special someone in your life.⁠
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In addition, run upstairs to view her new exhibition, PODS, opening on February 7 in the Annex Gallery!

Old Town School of Folk Music - 4545 N. Lincoln Avenue

It's back! Join us as we dance and sing our way into a week of celebrating love and friendship. Teaching artists Becca Jaffe, Jimmee Eskridge, and Julianne Rice will lead us as we dance and groove, sing and sway through a positive and empowering set of LOVE songs for EVERYONE. Let's sing together, move together and lift up LOVE together! Favorite and best-loved stuffie friends are most welcome to join you. Click here to register.

Be sure to stop by the Old Town School cafe to warm up with a coffee, tea, or cocoa and a special Valentine's treat! 

Ponnopozz - 4839 N Damen Avenue

Grab your gals, pals, and val-entines and spend an evening celebrating all the things you love about them by painting their portrait!  Emma will guide you as you create your masterpiece. Click here for ticketing and details. 

MOLASSES - 4919 N Damen Avenue

Join us for an evening floral design, delicious treats, and great company in this Valentine Floral Workshop led by Pulp Chicago. 
Folks will leave with their very own designs beautifully arranged in a take-home ceramic vase, as well as all the skills needed to craft future arrangements. Click here for ticketing information.

* A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the California Fire Foundation. 

Begyle Brewing - 1800 W Cuyler Ave

Join us for an evening of delicious beer and artisanal chocolates from Katherine Anne Confections.  Each ticket includes an in-person guided tasting event with 5 beers and chocolate pairings.  Click here for ticketing information.

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Mindful Baking Cafe - 1924 W Montrose Avenue

Visit Mindful Baking Cafe on Friday, February 14th from 1 PM to 5 PM  for a Valentine's Day Pop-up Event!

• Guest vendor Mojo Owl will be selling their beautiful jewelry (modern, unique gemstone pieces, locally produced with responsibly sourced materials.)

• Browse our selection of gift items from other local businesses.

• Pick up fresh tulips from Monarch Beauty Farm or dried flower bouquets from Mindful Baking - PRE-ORDER  HERE BY MONDAY 2/10.

• Pick up special orders for Valentine's Desserts and Dinners for 2 - PRE-ORDER  HERE BY MONDAY 2/10. 

• Browse our selection of grab-and-go Valentine's Day treats. 

Pistachio Yoga - 5206 N Damen Avenue

Deepen your yoga poses and connections with others. You will be guided through several yoga techniques that’ll help you discover practicing yoga with a partner. This is a fun and very playful event - expect laughs and a lot of smiles!  

Chicago Printmakers Collaborative - 4912 N Western Avenue

Join us at the printmaking studio on Valentine’s Day to make an arty card for someone special! The gallery has so many beautiful prints covering the walls and you might just fall in love with one. The CPC will be open from 12pm-5pm and there will be festive treats, along with a craft table set up for anyone wanting to make a Valentine’s card for loved ones, best friends, or pets!

Lillstreet Art Center - 4401 N Ravenswood Avenue

Create a heart-felt pin for your special person. We will learn to cut out shapes using stencils or hand-drawn designs, thread a needle, and hand-sew our creations. We will decorate using sequins and embellishments to give our hearts a sparkle. All workshops are two hours long, and a paying adult must accompany all children. Click here to register.

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Bring the whole gang and join us for a hands-on, Valentine’s family brunch! Families will have fun cooking and eating a scrumptious meal together while learning culinary tips and tricks along the way. Saturday, February 15 10 am - 12:30pm.  Click here for menu information registration details. 

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Join us for a hands-on class this Valentine’s Day weekend while our chef teaches you how to prepare an elegant meal fit for a special occasion on Thursday, February 15 from 6- 9 pm. Click here to view the menu and registration details. 

Il Milanese - 2201 W Montrose Avenue

Sparks Dating invites you to valet your phone at the door and immerse yourself in an evening of fine cuisine and meaningful, distraction-free conversation. Join us for our premier Sip Switch Soirée on February 19th at Lincoln Square’s gem, Il Milanese Ristorante—an event designed to spark genuine connections. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

a. favorite design - 4432 N Kedzie Avenue

As always, we have lots of love and Valentine's Day letterpress greeting cards too.

A Pretty Flower - 2334 W Lawrence Avenue

We can't wait to celebrate love with you all! Advance order required, walk-in custom work will not be available. Please order ahead for both pickup and delivery Feb 12th, 13th and 14th.  Minimum $60 purchase for delivery, no same day delivery.  Use code LSRSENTME for 10% off purchases of $100 or more. 

View the arrangements!

Amy's Candy Bar - 4704 N Damen Avenue

Valentine's Day Candy

Everyone needs a little bit of candy for Valentine's Day!  Swing by Amy's Candy Bar in Ravenswood for the best selection of sweets.  From gummies to truffles, and everything in between, Amy's is sure to have that special treat for your loved one.

Checkout what they're whipping up for Valentine's Day on their website.

Bloom Yoga Studio - 4663 N Rockwell Street

The Book Cellar - 4736 - 4738 N Lincoln Avenue

No matter your partnering status, now is the perfect time to make that leap of faith! Peruse The Book Cellar's Blind Date With A Book selections. Coy descriptions will be provided, but you won't know what you're going to read until you unwrap it. Who knows, you may just find The One! Or The One For Right Now, we're not judging.

The Eco Flamingo - 4750 N Damen Avenue

Celebrate Love with Hyper-Local, long lasting hydroponic tulips sustainably grown in Lincoln Square by the fabulous Monarch Beauty Farm. 
Pre-sales are available now here, and pick up dates are February 13th and 14th during regular business hours. Limited quantity available!

The perfect Valentine's Day Card makes a really good gift GREAT!

Gene's Sausage Shop - 4750 N Lincoln Avenue

Hazel - 1835 W Montrose

Hazel will have fresh flowers in shop for Valentine's Day!

jookie, a portrait boutique, inc.  - 4656 N Rockwell Street

This February and March, jookie presents A PRAYER FOR LOVE, a unique, art driven Valentine (and St. Paddy's Day adjacent) portrait event inspired by current pop culture, RE|Dance Group's 15th anniversary performance...and LOVE, of course.

Whether it's for yourself, your Galentine, Valentine, or Palentine, your love of Irish heritage and Chicago traditions like turning the river green, we invite you to come play with us at the jookie studio!

This is a portrait offering that both embraces and defies any particular holiday, reminding us that every day is a good day to have a good day - and to celebrate it with wicked cool photos.

Starting Valentine/President's weekend, we have openings on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and some Sundays, both day and evening times.

A portion of each session will benefit RE|Dance Group's 15th anniversary year.  Click here for information and sign up link!

Merz Apothecary - 4716 N Lincoln Avenue

Merz has lots of great Valentine's Day gift ideas for shoppers. Check out their Valentine's Day gift guide here and shop online for curbside pickup or shop in the store and their amazing team will you help you find the perfect gift. Plus, pick up a bouquet of flowers from The Wandering Wildflower! Pre-order a $35 (here) or $65 (here).

Midwest Nice - 4619 N Lincoln Avenue

Neighborly - 4710 N Lincoln Avenue

Neighborly's full collection of Valentine's Day gift ideas can be found HERE

Artango Bar & Steakhouse - 5077 N Lincoln Avenue

Enjoy a romantic dinner where you can sip on delicious cocktails, savor amazing food, and experience live Latin Jazz. Delight yourself with our Latin-style prix-fixe dinner, $125 pp, that will win your lover’s heart. The prix-fixe menu will be available on Feb 14.  Click here to view the menu and make your reservations.

Banter Marketplace

Missing Banter's treats from the Lincoln Square Farmers Market?  Their Valentine's Day menu is now live!  Preorders are open through February 9th at 8pm.  Both pick up and delivery is available! Click here to view menu and place your order. 

Dimo's Pizza -  4647 N Lincoln Avenue

Heart Shaped Pizzas are back at Dimo's Pizza! Preorders open at dimospizza.com through Thursday, February 13 for pickup on Valentine's Day. Email comments@dimospizza.com with questions! 

The Green Post - 4749 N Rockwell Street

Lincoln Square Taproom - 4721 N Lincoln Avenue

Pop in with your main squeeze for a special cocktail menu at the Lincoln Square Taproom on Valentine's Day!

Platform 47 - 4709 N Damen Avenue

Valentine’s Day Weekend Menu–Friday, 2/14/25-Saturday, 2/15/25

$110 per Couple (Not Including Tax & Gratuity)

FIRST COURSE (CHOICE OF 1)

WEDGE SALAD

Iceberg, Onions, Tomatoes, Bacon, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Blue Cheese Dressing

SHRIMP TEMPURA

Tossed in Chipotle Aioli and Topped with Fresno Peppers

CAULIFLOWER CEVICHE

Tomatoes, Onions, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Lime Juice with Chips & Chipotle Aioli

SECOND COURSE (CHOICE OF 2)

CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO

Ricardo’s Creamy Alfredo Sauce Tossed with Mushrooms & Parmesan

SALMON

Ginger-Honey Glaze, Served atop our Delicious Butternut Squash Puree

STEAK FRITES

8 oz New York Strip Topped with Country Butter

CAPELLINI POMODORO

Housemade Sauce with Tomatoes, Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, Topped with Parmesan

DESSERT (CHOICE OF 1)

KEY LIME PIE

SALTED CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

LAVA CAKE WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

INCLUDES CHOICE OF BOTTLE–CAVA, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SANGIOVESE

The Warbler - 4535 N Lincoln Avenue

Celebrate your someone special at The Warbler and enjoy their wonderful Valentine's offering.  The delicious three-course prix-fixe menu features some of The Warbler's signature dishes as well as special items designed with love for this special occasion.  

The $65 three-course dinner offers multiple selections for each course, allowing each guest to customize their individual experience for the evening.  Finishing with two indulgent desserts for you to share in the decadence.

If looking for something more relaxed and less structured for the evening, you may prefer to revel in style at their open and inviting bar where a full selection of a la carte appetizers and flatbreads will be available in addition to this special offering.  Bar seating will be based on availability.

Click here to view the menu and make your reservations. 

Willow Cafe and Bistro - 4729 N Lincoln Avenue

Willow Cafe will have a special 3 course menu to help you celebrate Valentine's Day in delicious fashion.  Also featured will be: