A procrastinators' guide to Valentine's Day dates in Richmond
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So you forgot to make Valentine's Day plans for your sweetheart again this year …
Why it matters: We've got you covered with some last-minute and offbeat date ideas you can execute with no planning right here in Richmond.
🍝 Take a pasta-making class for two from Sprezza Italian Ristorante in Shockoe Bottom on Saturday at 8pm. $190 gets you lessons on four courses for two that you can enjoy there, plus drinks. Tickets were going fast as-of press time.
💘 Stop by NAPA Kitchen and Wine's latest pop-up ROSÉ at Cloud Wine for over-the-top V-Day-themed decor, plus drinks and snacks at the bar.
🎤 Serenade your sweetheart with Valentine's Day karaoke at Get Tight Lounge, on V-Day, starting at 9pm. Free.
💨 Blow your love away with glassblowing for two at Ground Up Glassworks, $199 covers two people and includes the object you create.
🦪 Try and snag a spot at The Veil in Scott's Addition for Nokoribi's Valentine's Day Dinner for two package, which includes four courses plus optional add-on drinks package for $138 a couple.
🍰 Who needs dinner when Shyndigz dessert cafe serve slices the size of your head, grab two and a seat in the Fan District spot and indulge with your love.
🍕 No reservation? That's no problem over at Gramophone on Forest Hill. They've got a $35 pizza and a bottle of wine deal happening on V-Day. For dessert, stay for trivia starting at 6:30pm.
👺 Get weird at a "morbid masquerade fantasy ball" at The Hofheimer Building in Scott's Addition on Saturday night. Tickets start at $22.50. Doors at 8pm.
⛳️ Putt your way into your sweetheart's heart with a round of indoor mini-golf at Hotel Greene.
🕯️Send a secret message with this V-Day secret message candle-making workshop at AR Workshop in Mechanicsville. Class starts at 6:30pm, prices at $79 per couple, including snacks and champagne.
🍽️ Be traditional and take your date for dinner at a restaurant. We promise they're all open, and you can watch online for any openings due to last-minute cancelations.
