Valentine's Day Wednesday, February 14^th 2023

The Eco Flamingo Sustainability Center - 4756 N Rockwell Street

On Friday, February 9th, join us for a unique and inspiring sensory experience, learning about different products and choosing the ones that speak to you, guided by their creators. Pick your own bouquet of locally grown tulips from Monarch Beauty Flower Farm, a candle made by Maplewood Avenue Candles, and your choice of one body butter, scrub or luxury body oil from The Love U Collective. There will be a (vegan) chocolate fondue fountain to dip sweet treats and its BYOB

Tickets and information can be found here. 

Bon Femmes - 4917 N Damen Avenue

Celebrate the magic of friendship and creativity at our Galentine's Day Bracelet Making Workshop, let by the talented Amy Vorel of Vo Jewelry!  Join us on February 13th at 6 pm for an evening filled with bubbly beverages, sweets, and the joy of crafting beautiful bracelets with your friends.  Click here for details and ticketing.

Dimo's Cafe - 4647 N Lincoln Avenue

This Galentine's Day, Dimo's Café and BottlesUp! Chicago are raising a glass to women!

We're partnering with BottlesUp! Chicago—a women-owned and operated bottle shop, import, and distribution company—to bring you an evening of woman-centered wining and dining.

Enjoy a curated hors d'oeuvres menu full of ideas for your next girl dinner, while selecting wines to sip, handcrafted in women-owned wineries. You'll also be able to paint a wine glass to take home! We'll provide the glasses and paint; all you need to bring is your creative spirit.

Menu coming soon! Click here for details and ticketing.

Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square - Ravenswood

We love children at Kiddie Academy® of Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Square - Ravenswood! That’s why we’ve created a nurturing environment with, caring, qualified teachers and an exclusive curriculum that prepares your child for success in school. Join us for our Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating open house on Saturday, February 3^rd from 10am-1pm. 

Midwest Nice - 4619 N Lincoln Avenue

The amazingly funny Kelsey of Sometimes Christmas will be popping up at Midwest Nice Thursday February 8th from 5-7:30 with a selection of handmade Valentine magnets and other quirky gifts. Truly one of a kind Valentine's for your truly one of a kind Valentine! We will have some locally made food and drinks as a treat while you shop. 

Ponnopozz - 4839 N Damen Avenue

Share the love at Ponnopozz with their Valentine crafting event from 5 - 9 on Friday, February 9.  The event is free, but RSVP is required here. 

Dovetail Brewery - 1800 W Belle Plaine 

Join Chicago Canine Rescue and their adoptable puppies for a fun-filled “Speed Dating” event at Dovetail Brewery on February 9th! There will be fun photo ops for you and the puppies (like a puppy kissing booth!), drinks, raffle, and a DIT valentine station. The event will be from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, feel free to stop by at any time!  All proceeds from the raffle and $1 from every beer sale during the event will go to Chicago Canine Rescue. Click here for event details.

Welles Park - 2333 W Sunnyside Avenue

Hazel - 1825 W Montrose Avenue

Hilary's Cookies is hitting the road and teaming up with Hazel once again for a fun shopping event this Saturday! IN PLACE OF OUR REGULAR MARKET AT OUR BAKERY, we will have our tent popped up right outside their shop with tons of your favorite goodies for sale. Go inside their beautiful store and enjoy some complimentary Strawberry White Chocolate Cookies while you decide which amazing gifts to buy for the ones you love. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Nomadic Ant - 4602 N Western Avenue

Stop by Esquina (next door to Nomadic Ant) for a wonderful Valentine's Day pop up shop from 3-6 showcasing all the new jewelry from Suzanne's trip to Columbia as well as pop ups from other local makers! 

KOVAL Distillery - 4241 N Ravenswood Avenue

Hot Potato Hearts is a platform created to help people build meaningful connections in a low-pressure, casual safe space. Our goal is to create a welcoming, fun, inclusive, & relaxed environment for cultivating relationships—whether romantic or platonic. Monday, February 12 7-8pm.  Click here to RSVP.

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Ave

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. Tuesday, February 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.  Click here for details and registration. 

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.

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. 

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. Thursday, February 15 from 6 - 9 pm. Click here to view menu and make reservations. 

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

With colors sparkling like precious jewels, textures compared to silk and satin, and flavors ranging from juicy peach to the finest dry-aged meat, wine is our most sensual beverage.  Join our tasting of four wines, mixed-and-matched with a three-course meal, to test the rules of wine and food with The Chopping Block's sexiest wine and food combinations to craft your own sensational wine and food experience!

Sommelier Mary Ross will discuss ten easy guidelines guaranteed to get the most enjoyment from your wine and food pairings, practice wine words and answer questions including "Will any wine complement spicy food?" and "What does red wine with meat mean?" This is a fun and delicious seminar for all lovers of good wine and food! Generous tasting portions of each dish will be served.  

Click here for registration details. 

VIN312 - 4710 N. Ravenswood Rear Entrance

Join Vin 312 for a cupid Valentine's Day weekend affair for a night of wine and sharing!  Couples and singles are welcome.  Tickets include wine tasting, DJ playing hit love songs, chocolate truffles made with Vine 312 wine, charcuterie boards, red roses, and more!  Click here to buy a ticket. 

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. Saturday, February 17 from 6 - 9 pm. Click here to view menu and make reservations.   Friday, February 16 from 6:30 - 8:30.

Bloom Yoga Studio - 4663 N Rockwell Street

Attend one each of the following classes in the month of February to be entered into a raffle for a 90-minut massage!

• Gentle Yoga
• Meditation
• Restorative Yoga
• New Instructor
• Your Choice
• BONUS - New Instructor

Each bonus new instructor is an additional entry into the raffle!  

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.

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.

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

Gene's Sausage Shop - 4750 N Lincoln Avenue

Hazel and Hazel Apparel - 1835 W Montrose and 1825 W Montrose

Treat your Valentine (and Galentines!) to something special from Hazel this Valentine's Day! Find warm and cozy loungewear and winter accessories to chocolates and self care essentials your loved one will love. Stop in Hazel and Hazel Apparel to let us help you find the perfect gift or shop our selection at hazelchicago.com.

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

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

The NOW Massage Lincoln Square - 4715 N Lincoln Avenue

The Now is offering a special Valentine's Day promotion.  Get a $20 promo card for every $100 gift card purchased in-person or online!

Get 10% off all jewelry and candles purchased in-person at our boutique!

Offers available January 24 - February 14.

Ostrich Moon

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Summerdale, a locally set horror novel series about four gay men, four addictions, and one landlord from Hell.  Author David Jay Collins offers free shipping of signed books and merch on his website as well as free, printable Summerdale Valentines.  All five creepy designs relate to the characters and storylines.  Next year, five new Valentines will debut to coincide with the conclusion of the trilogy!. 

Artango Bar & Steakhouse - 5077 N Lincoln Avenue

On Wednesday, February 14, celebrate Valentine's Day at one of the most romantic restaurants in Chicago! Executive Chef Guillermo Paolisso's menu and live entertainment makes your experience unforgettable. Click here to view the menu and make your reservations.

Bagel Miller - 4655 N Lincoln Avenue

Bagel miller is launching personal bagel platters. Show someone you love them with this cute bagel gram featuring smoked salmon, veggie. or turkey options and a fresh bagel packed in a heart shaped container with a special note from you! Click here for ordering details.

Dimo's Cafe - 4647 N Lincoln Avenue

Heart Shaped Pizzas are back at Dimo's Café! Preorders open at dimospizza.com February 1st. Pickup only on Valentine's Day. Email comments@dimospizza.com with questions! 

Edge of Sweetness Bakery - 6034 N Broadway

Pre-order your Valentine's Day cookies, cakes and other sweet treats for pick up from Edge of Sweetness bakery!

Gather - 4539 N Lincoln Avenue

Toast the night away wile enjoying an exquisitely prepared menu intended to pamper.  Each decadent course offers the choice to customize your own indulgent Valentine's experience.

To ensure that we make this Valentine's Day a memorable one for you and yours, we would love to assist with the process and help with any special requests or accommodations you may have. 

Our special Valentine's menu offers four courses with a selection of delectable dishes at each course.  We are excited to share with you what we have planned. 

$74 per person, click here to view the menu and make your reservations. 

L&M Fine Foods - 4363 N Lincoln Avenue

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 $55 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.