5 creative Valentine's Day date ideas in Seattle
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OK, so maybe you — like me — didn't get your act together in time to book a reservation at some fancy restaurant for Valentine's Day.
- Or, maybe you and your sweetheart prefer to avoid that scene and its prix fixe menus altogether. (Fair.)
Good news: We've got a few other ideas for how you can celebrate.
Valentine's Day improv
In "Comedy of Love," real couples from the local improv troupe Unexpected Productions will take audience suggestions, then turn them into off-the-cuff adventures in romance and heartbreak.
- 6pm on Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15. Tickets are $25.
Arcade romance
For competitive types, there may be nothing more romantic than utterly crushing your partner at pinball or Street Fighter II.
Candle pouring
Create custom candles as you enjoy light snacks and raise a glass of Champagne at Noir Lux Candle Bar in Queen Anne.
- 6:30pm, Feb. 14. $60.
Play Cards Against Humanity
Join others who want to be irreverent on Valentine's Day by playing what event organizers call "possibly the most offensive game ever created."
- Attendees are advised to bring a Cards Against Humanity deck from home if they have one.
- 6-10pm, Feb. 14 at Joyale Seafood Restaurant. Free.
Roam the aquarium
Reserve an after-hours spot at the Seattle Aquarium, where you can peer into marine habitats while dancing to a live band and DJ.
- 7-10pm, Feb. 14. Tickets are $41.
- Cocktails and snacks will be available for purchase.