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Best Things To Do Around Valentine's Day In SoCal: Feb. 12 - 15

By Kenya Romero, Joshua Letona
Published Feb 12, 2024 5:00 AM
A photo of 42nd Street musical production.
42nd Street musical is known for its dazzling dance numbers, sparkling costumes, incredible songs and large ensemble cast.
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With Valentine's Day falling in the middle of this week, love is in the air in Los Angeles!

Choose from various romantic dinner options, like enjoying a luxe menu at Lunetta or plant-based sushi at Kusaki. Truly LA is hosting a "Galentine's Day" event for those not planning a date night. And if you'd rather not think about the holiday at all, consider activities like trying your hand at drum classes in San Pedro or laughing out loud at Ilana Glazer's live comedy show.

Want to share events and experiences tips with LAist? Email bestthingstodo@laist.com .

Events

  • A group of Japanese people perform music with taiko drums. The people hold two baton-like sticks.
    Mon, Feb 26

    Team Taiko Drum Classes

    • The Grand Annex
      434 W. 6th St., San Pedro

    Team Taiko invites the community to learn Japanese traditional drumming practice.
  • A woman stands in the middle of an art piece made of small square paintings hung from the ceiling by strings.

    The LA Art Show

    The L.A. Art Show is back, featuring work from galleries and museums all over the world.
  • Comedian Ilana Glazer poses in a pink jacket and by pointing to her right with her tongue out in front of a pink background.
    Thu, Feb 15

    Ilana Glazer Live!

    • The Theatre at Ace Hotel
      929 S Broadway, downtown L.A.

    Comedian and actress Ilana Glazer is bringing her tour to Los Angeles.
  • On the left, a man and woman stand in front of microphones. The logo for 'Strong Words' sits in the middle and a crowd watches on the right.
    Thu, Feb 15

    Strong Words: Voices of the City at the Autry

    • Autry Museum of the American West
      4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park

    Visit the Autry Museum for an evening of storytelling and music.
  • A flyer that says celebrating Black History Month.
    Tue, Feb 13

    Empowering Black Owned Small Businesses

    • New Economics For Women
      7500 Alabama Ave., Canoga Park

    New Economics for Women and Women's Business Center present resources for your business to find and fund new growth opportunities!
  • A photo of 42nd Street musical production.
    Thu, Feb 15

    '42nd Street'

    • Carpenter Performing Arts Center at Cal State Long Beach
      6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach

    Musical Theatre West is kicking off its 2024 season by bringing Broadway to Long Beach! Known for its dazzling dance numbers, sparkling costumes, incredible songs and large ensemble cast, 42nd Street will run for a limited time.
  • A poster of Mark Mackay announcing an event at the Gibson Guitars Hollywood.
    Thu, Feb 15

    Mark Mackay: Share The Love Showcase

    • Gibson Guitars Hollywood
      7561 Sunset Blvd. Suite 103, Hollywood

    This in-person event promises an unforgettable experience for all music enthusiasts while raising funds for The Midnight Mission.
  • A flyer promoting a Galentine's day event.
    Tue, Feb 13

    Galentine’s Day Experience

    • Truly LA
      216 South Alameda St., downtown L.A.

    Grab your besties and join Truly LA for “Galentine’s Day” with a 45-minute experience where you’ll discover what a Trulixer is and how they are created.

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