5 ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Tampa Bay
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Love's in the air — and on the calendar.
- We're less than two weeks from Valentine's Day, and if you haven't made plans, don't worry. Your pals at Axios Tampa Bay have got you covered.
🤓 The Science of Love, University Area: If your lover is out of this world, skip the box of chocolates. Gift them liquid nitrogen ice cream at Science After Dark, hosted by MOSI in partnership with Keel Farms.
- There will be beer, wine and hands-on experiments, capped off with a show at the Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre.
- Friday, Feb. 6, from 6–9pm. General admission is $40.
🍺 Galentine's Ladies Night Market, Clearwater: Grab your girls and head to Clearwater Brewing Company, where you can sip and shop at this curated, women-owned vendor market. Plus, ladies get in free!
- Saturday, Feb. 7, from 5–8pm.
📚 Romance & Rose, Downtown Tampa: Hear from romance author and actor Kristin Wollett and author Annabel Monaghan at the Oxford Exchange on Valentine's Day Eve, complete with games and giveaways.
- Friday, Feb. 13, at 6:30pm. Tickets are $32.
😂 Valentine's Day comedy show, St. Pete: Show your love with laughter. Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill brings you a lineup of stand-up comedians, certain to keep everyone entertained.
- Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7:30–9pm. Early bird tickets are $18.
🛥️ Valentine's dinner cruise, Downtown Tampa: Sure, this isn't the most affordable date night, but it's the most scenic. Sail with your beloved along the Hillsborough River on the Yacht StarShip, with dinner and an open bar.
- Saturday, Feb. 14, at various times from 5–9pm.
- Tickets are $130 per person.