Chicago Weekend Guide: Last minute Valentine's plans and final days of Chicago Theatre Week

Whether you're a fan of Valentine's Day or not, love will warm the cold Chicago air this weekend.

The big picture: It's not just about snagging a dinner reservation at a cozy, romantic restaurant.

• Here are some alternative ways to feel the love.

Reality check: On a budget? We get it! The most romantic spot in Chicago, according to Axios readers, is free!

🎷 Valentine's Day Smooth Jazz Friday

• Enjoy an evening of live Jazz with Chicago native Darrell Wilson, aka "Sax Preacher".
• Friday 6-9pm in Greater Grand Crossing.

Cost: Tickets start at $25

🎆 Valentine's Day Fireworks

• Bundle up and catch fireworks illuminating the city's skyline.
• Friday at 9pm at Navy Pier's Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park.

Cost: Free

💗 Cupid's Love Lounge

• Stop by this pop-up bar for photo ops, sweet treats, themed drinks and more.
• Open now through March 1.

Cost: Free, but you need to reserve tickets

🎤 Love Uncovered

• Listen to live storytelling about the many different kinds of love.
• Saturday at 7:30pm at Davis Theater in Lincoln Square.

Cost: Tickets start at $25

More things to do this weekend in Chicago:

🎤 Justin Timberlake

• Treat your valentine to tickets to the Grammy winner's "The Forget Tomorrow" tour.
• Friday at 7:30pm at the United Center.

Cost: Tickets start at $75 

🍿 Chicago Theatre Week

• Don't miss the final days of performances at discounted prices.
• Through Feb. 16. Times and theaters vary.

Cost: Tickets start at $15

🎭 Broadway in Bronzeville

• Catch "Policy: Running Numbers a Family Business," which spotlights the South Side during the early 20th century.

• Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 4pm at the Harold Washington Cultural Center in Bronzeville.

Cost: $15

💐 The Orchid Show

• Dream of spring with the vibrant colors and plants at "India Blooms."
• Through March 23. Daily 10am-4pm at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe.

Cost: Tickets start at $22

🎨 Indigenous Artist Pop-up Market

• Shop this market that spotlights local Indigenous artists.
• Monday 10am-5pm at Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston.

Cost: Free

🎪 Cirque du Soleil: Ovo

• Embark on a journey through the art of dance, music, acrobatics and theater.
• Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm, Saturday at 3pm and Sunday at 1 and 5pm at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Cost: Tickets start at $65