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Best things to do Valentine's Day weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: February 14 - 16
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Our Picks
Hey, lovers and friends! Brian De Los Santos here, filling in for Laura Hertzfeld while she enjoys a much-deserved vacation.
You might still be recovering from Super Bowl weekend, but Valentine’s Day is already here. I’m not one to play it up too much, but I know plenty of folks who love the day. If that’s your thing, here are some last-minute ideas. If you aren’t much of the hearts and romance-on-a-specific day type, I tried to list some events for you, too!
You can also just gather yourself and enjoy your long weekend if you have the President’s Day holiday off. The rainy weather is set to clear up by Friday evening, so maybe a hike or a sound bath (listed below) might do you good. Enjoy the food packages, even if you go solo — sometimes you just gotta treat yourself.
Oh, and two more things on Instagram: LAist contributor Lina Abascal asked Angelenos what the most romantic restaurant in L.A. is; and Drew Tillman, amigo of the How to LA podcast, shows off some of his favorite romantic spots.
Events
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Sun, Feb 16Dance at the Odyssey: Clay Collective
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Odyssey Theatre
2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A.
Clay Collective offers an exciting evening of hip-hop fusion and contemporary dance.
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Odyssey Theatre
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Sun, Feb 16Skyline Festival
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N. Grand Ave., Downtown L.A.
Skyline Festival will this year feature The Martinez Brothers, Gordo and Green Velvet to name a few.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park
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Sat, Feb 15Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy perform R.E.M.’s 'Fables of the Reconstruction'
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The Bellwether
333 S. Boylston St., Downtown L.A.
Actor Michael Shannon joins forces with musician Jason Narducy.
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The Bellwether
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Sun, Feb 16Cirque Kalabanté: 'Afrique en Cirque'
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
5151 State University Dr., Cal State L.A.
See stunts and hear live Afro-jazz, percussion, and kora musical accompaniment.
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Luckman Fine Arts Complex
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Sun, Feb 16Noche de Benito vs Drake
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The Reserve
650 S Spring St., Downtown L.A.
This is for the baddies and their friends who want to have a Sunday Funday.
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The Reserve
Outdoor Pick
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Sun, Feb 16Aligned Beginnings: Outdoor Sound Bath Experience
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Barnsdall Art Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood
Have a Hilary Duff moment and “come clean” after the rain with a sound bath.
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Barnsdall Art Park
Dine & Drink Deals
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Fri, Feb 14Romance Radio with DJ RoseGawd
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Hard Rock Hollywood
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 105, Hollywood
DJ RoseGawd always does it for the R&B and pop girlies on the dancefloor.
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Hard Rock Hollywood
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Sun, Feb 16Le Hut Dinette’s Valentine’s Day offer
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Le Hut Dinette
730 N. Poinsettia St., Santa Ana
Get a taste of this new American diner ahead of its soft opening.
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Le Hut Dinette
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Fri, Feb 14Mírate Valentine's Day tasting menu
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Mírate
1712 N Vermont Ave., Los Feliz
Menu highlights include Mayakoba bean hummus with confit brisket and flour tortillas, and Kampachi tostada.
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Mírate
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