Chicago's weekend date ideas: Wine, comedy, sweets

Partnered or not, this weekend is dedicated to love! Go out dancing, catch a comedy special or enjoy dinner followed by a sweet treat.

🍷 Village Wine Walk

• Sample over 20 different wines as you mingle.
• 5:30-8:30pm Friday on Roscoe between Paulina and Western in Roscoe Village.
• Tickets start at $50.

🍪 Levain Bakery

• Step inside for a sweet treat, plus a free cookie with every purchase of a Valentine's Day gift box.
• If you go: Magnolia Letters Co., a calligrapher, will be on site to customize gifts.
• 10am-2pm Saturday at Levain Bakery in Lincoln Park.

🎆 Fireworks

• Stroll downtown to the city pier for a romantic evening outdoors and enjoy a fireworks display over Lake Michigan.
• 9pm Saturday at Navy Pier, downtown.
• Free

🏰 Love Castle

• Now in its 35th year, White Castle transforms its fast food restaurants into "Love Castles" with hostess seating, table side service and festive décor.
• 4-9pm Saturday at various locations.
• Book reservations via Open Table.