Valentine's Day 2019: Romantic & Adventurous Events - SF Bay Area

BAY AREA, CA – For folks fumbling on making memorable Valentine's Day plans, stay calm as Patch has you covered in the San Francisco Bay Area.

With such options as a romantic trek through redwoods, a champagne zoo stroll, a chocolate-and-wine walk, exquisite dinners, poetry readings, a Victorian ball, a couples' cooking class -- and even a nude Valentine parade in San Francisco and a haunted experience in San Leandro -- there are activities that will appeal to everyone.

No significant other this year? No problem: Ample singles mixers are planned including a "Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentine's Day Party" in Scotts Valley where all-black attire is encouraged.

Have fun, and Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

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ALAMEDA:

FEB. 9: 'Viva Amore' with Food & DJ 2019! Rock Wall Wine Co. Chocolate fountain, dance floor & souvenir wine glass .

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BELVEDERE:

FEB. 10: Musica Marin's Love in the Afternoon Concert Event. World-class music with wine and lavish appetizers prepared by Chef Mark Furr.

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BENICIA:

FEB. 2: Wine & Chocolate Walk . "Stroll First Street with your sweetheart tasting fine wine and chocolate pairings inside downtown shops."

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BERKELEY:

FEB. 9: A Botanical Valentine Tea. "Celebration of herbs and flowers at this educational walk and tea party."

FEB. 14: Rocky Horror Picture Show - Valentine's Day Special. Relive this cult classic on screen.

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BOULDER CREEK:

FEB. 16: 'Romance In The Redwoods' Walk 2019: Big Basin. "On this easy 2-hour walk you will learn about the courtship behaviors of some of the park’s most fascinating plants and animals."

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CAMPBELL:

FEB. 9: Valentine Fun Run/Walk & Kids' Dash. "A hearty run/walk" for you and your loved ones.

FEB. 13: Winter Bubble Walk. Enjoy sparkling wines with your sweetheart.

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CONCORD:

FEB. 9: DVOS Valentine's Orchid Show & Sale. Orchids make great Valentine's gifts!

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CORTE MADERA:

FEB. 9: Origami Valentines with Tas Bringas. For children ages 8 & up.

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DANVILLE:

FEB. 16: The Art & Science of Love: A Couples Workshop. At San Damiano Retreat Center.

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EMERYVILLE:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Celebration at Honor - Kitchen & Cocktails. "Serving select a la carte menu items and specialty cocktails plus two prix fixe options."

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FREMONT:

FEB. 9: Puppy Love: A Dog Valentine's Day 2019: Town Fair Plaza. Food trucks, beer & games!

FEB. 9: FFR Valentine Dog Day! Fundraiser at Pet Food Express. Valentine goodies and dog treats.

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GILROY:

FEB. 9: Gourmet Wine & Chocolate: Solis Winery. Event is back by popular demand. Reservations required.

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HALF MOON BAY:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Barterra Wine & Sweet55 Chocolate Pairing. Wine and chocolate!

FEB. 16: Valentine Dinner & Dance. "Dance the Night Away….From the Tango…to Country Line Dancing….ALL GENRES!"

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HEALDSBURG:

FEB. 10: Red Light Lit Visits Harmon Guest House. "A show that will explore love, relationships, and sexuality through poetry, storytelling and song."

FEB. 14: Seghesio Family Vineyards’ Valentine's Day Dinner. "Dine among the oak barrels in the candlelit cellar with a four-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Peter Janiak."

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KENWOOD:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day specials at Tips Roadside. Book your seats!

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LARKSPUR:

FEB. 12: 15th Annual Valentine's Day Poetry Reading. A reading followed by open-mic.

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LIVERMORE:

FEB. 9-10: LAA Gallery Valentine's Special Event. Complimentary beverages and snacks!

FEB. 10: Perfume Bar with Lorteo Remsing of L' Aromatica. Create your own custom scent.

FEB. 13:#PopUpRomance at Swirl. Featuring Livermore Shakespeare Festival artists reading Romeo and Juliet

FEB. 15: Case for Kids Valentine's Bedding and Supply Drive. "Items are given to foster children aged newborn to 18 years who sometimes enter the system with nothing more than the clothes on their back."

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LOS ALTOS:

FEB. 9: Love is in the Air at Los Altos History Museum. Reservations required for fun tour.

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LOS GATOS:

FEB. 14: Intimate Valentine's Day at Black Ridge Vineyards. "Live music by Donna Reyes, wine flights, and cheese plates available for purchase."

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MARTINEZ:

FEB. 9: Wine & Chocolate Stroll 2019: Downtown. Sells out, so get your tickets!

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MILL VALLEY:

FEB. 8: Tam Music Valentine Dinner & Concert. Benefits Tam High Unified Music Boosters.

FEB. 8: The Valentine Ball - Singles Dance Party. All ages welcome with dancing to top hits.

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MILPITAS:

FEB. 16: Silicon Valley Singles Party. 'Includes an Ice Breaker Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends in your age group."

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MONTEREY:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day at Portola Hotel & Spa. Three course pre-fixe menu including an amuse of hog island oysters and caviar to begin the evening.

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NAPA:

FEB. 10: Kids’ Cookie Decorating. Yum!

FEB.10: A Valentine's Jazz Cabaret Concert. At Napa Valley College Performing Arts Center.

FEB. 13: Napa Valley Writers Presents The Joy of Writing Sex Scenes. Host Shelly King will walk participants through a topic most of us can find difficult to write … sex scenes.

FEB. 14: Pal-entine’s Day at Crush Lounge. Evening includes bowling, “small bites” and half bottle of bubbly.

FEB. 14: Valentine’s Day Dinner at Siena. "A decadent tasting menu paired with the perfect match, Napa Valley wine!"

FEB. 14: A Valentine's Evening with ROCKAPELLA. A five-man acapella sensation!

FEB. 16: Couple’s Cooking Class. "Enjoy a delicious three-course tasting menu that you help create, expertly paired Napa wines and quality time with someone special."

FEB. 16: Valentine’s Weekend Port and Chocolate Tasting. At Silverado.

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NOVATO:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day VR Art Class. "Create Valentine's Day-themed VR art!"

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OAKLAND:

FEB. 9: Hearts & Crafts 2019. "Celebrate love & life at our festive Valentine's craft market party!"

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Celebration at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill. "Each couple dining for dinner will be sent home with housemade chocolate truffles."

FEB. 14:Valentine's Day Celebration at Benchmark Oakland. Heart-shaped pizzas available upon request!

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Celebration at The Terrace Room. Three-course prix fixe menu and live music.

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PALO ALTO:

FEB. 16: Chocolate Tasting at The Foster. The class is led by Corinne DeBra, who has sampled and written about a different chocolate each day for 12+ years on her blog.

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PETALUMA:

FEB.14: Valentine’s Day Bubbles & Bonbons for Bounty. Benefit concert and reception.

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PINOLE:

FEB. 11: Valentine's Day Card Workshop. Free and supplies provided!

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REDWOOD CITY:

FEB. 16: Dinner Dance with Music of Steely Dan & Chicago. A good time is in store!

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SAINT HELENA:

FEB. 14: Sweetheart Dinner at Greystone. "Enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by CIA chefs, along with live entertainment."

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SAN ANSELMO:

FEB. 14: Valentines Day Celebration - Singles Party. "Includes a FUN Mixer Game, that makes it EASY to meet new friends."

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SAN CARLOS:

FEB. 14:3-Course Valentine's Day Dinner with Wine & Music Pairings. Promises to appeal to all five senses.

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SAN FRANCISCO:

FEB. 9: Victorian Valentine Ball. "Step back in time and attend a ball at the historic Haas-Lilienthal House!"

FEB. 13: Galentine’s Day at Hotel Zeppelin with a Sexology Class. "An evening of mischievous fun."

FEB. 15-16: Bay Area Jazz Duo 'Tuck & Patti' 2019: Feinstein's. Renowned vocal/guitar jazz duo, married for 37 years, will capture hearts!

FEB. 16: San Francisco Zoo Valentine's Day Champagne Stroll. A self-guided tour with your significant "otter" and a Love Potion Bar.

FEB. 16: Nude Valentine Parade. Up for it? Anyone can join.

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SAN LEANDRO:

FEB. 8, 9 & 14: Valentine Haunt. For couples who love being terrified!

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SAN RAFAEL:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Picasso Portraits. Sounds really fun as artists guide you to create portraits of each other Picasso-style!

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Singles Biodanza. "Single on Valentine's Day? Lucky you!"

FEB.14: I Know Where I'm Going! Valentine's Day Screening. Is your sweetheart a film fan?

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SAN RAMON:

FEB. 9:Valentine's Date Night Improv Comedy Show. "Tell us your stories of dates gone wrong, and we’ll make them right!"

FEB. 12: M’s Valentine’s Celebration: Children’s Storytime. Book reading in M’s children’s nook by Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medalist.

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SANTA CRUZ:

FEB. 14: Speed Weddings & Vow Renewals. "All the fun, romance, cake and commitment as any other wedding–but with zero planning."

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Dining at Chaminade Resort & Spa. Enjoy special buffet dinner.

FEB. 14: Rise Up Singing Valentines. At The Resource Center for Nonviolence

FEB. 16: Valentine's Concert 2019: Bay Shore Lyric Opera Co. "The Vets Hall will be decked out with romantic ambiance, chocolates and more!"

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SANTA ROSA:

Feb.13: One Love Diversity Festival: SRJC. Intercultural arts, entertainment and global cuisine.

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SARATOGA:

FEB. 9: FFR Valentine Dog Day! Fundraiser at Pet Food Express. Puppy kissing booth!

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day Dinner. Unforgettable evening under the stars at Mountain Winery.

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SAUSALITO:

FEB. 14: Valentine's Day SF Bay Sunset Sail 2019: Sausalito. "Cozy up under a blanket as you take in the Bay's most iconic sights."

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SCOTTS VALLEY:

FEB. 14: Bruno's Valentine's Day Dinner and Music. A $49 Valentine's Day Special for two.. and live music!

FEB. 14: Bruno's Stupid Cupid Anti-Valentine's Day Party. "Wear all black or your inappropriate Anti-Valentine/Stupid Cupid shirt and join other singles for drinks, food and fun."

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SEBASTOPOL:

FEB. 14, 16 & 17: Love Bites & Delights Food Tour. "Experience the romance of wine country with a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day food tour."

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VALLEJO:

FEB. 14: An Evening of Romantic Tunes with Megan and the Heartbeats. With vocalist Megan Freedman, keyboardist Wayne Fettig and upright bass player Marc Levine.

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WATSONVILLE:

FEB. 9: Romance On The Rancho, Castro Adobe Open House. Enjoy a peek into the romantic charm of Pájaro Valley’s past, and enjoy hot chocolate with your sweetheart.

FEB. 9: Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance. With photo booth, DJ, taco buffet, refreshments and a dessert table.

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