Aftershock Bar & Grill

When: 8 p.m., Feb. 11

Where: 5240 Merriam Drive, Merriam

What: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre party features music by Thrust, Burn Halo, Skooter Trash and Slam Pig. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door.

Info: aftershockshows.com

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Beaumont Club

When: 7 p.m., Feb. 10

Where: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave.

What: The Millennial League’s annual Val-O-Ween bash, which is sponsored by Ink, includes music by the Beautiful Bodies and DJ Sheppa. This year’s theme is “Scary Carrie Prom.” Proceeds from the event benefit the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City, which distributes funds to local AIDS service organizations. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $75.

Info: millennialleaguekc.org

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Bluestem

When: Dinner: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Feb. 14. Tea: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Feb. 11.

Where: 900 Westport Road

What: The Westport-area restaurant offers a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner with three seatings (see above). Price is $65 per person. There will also be a Valentine’s tea on Feb. 11 with two seatings. Cost is $25 per person ($7 for children younger than 10), which includes teas, sandwiches and pastries. Reservations are required for both events.

Info: bluestemkc.com, 816.561.1101

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Californos

When: 6:30 p.m., Feb. 13 and 14

Where: 4124 Pennsylvania Ave.

What: Jazz singers Shay Estes (Monday) and Monique Danielle (Tuesday) perform live, French-themed love songs during the two-night “Valentine’s Day in Paris” event presented by Fine Arts Chorale. Californos will serve a buffet dinner each night, along with free chocolates and a champagne toast. Tickets are $49 each.

Info: fineartschoralekc.org

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City Market

When: Noon to 3 p.m., Feb. 14

Where: First pavilion in the City Market

What: The Rev. John Navarre serves as the official for a three-hour “Tie the Knot” event in which couples who are Missouri residents can be married or renew their vows for free on Valentine’s Day. Space is limited, but ceremonies will be held every 15 minutes, with flowers provided by Dutch Flowers and wedding cupcakes from Bloom Baking Co. Reservations required.

Info: thecitymarket.org

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EBT

When: 5-10 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 1310 Carondelet Drive

What: The restaurant will offer a prix fixe menu that includes choice of appetizer, soup or salad, and entree for $36 to $67. Desserts, alcohol and beverages are available a la carte. Pianist Ruben Pascottini will perform.

Info: ebtrestaurant.com/reservations, 816.942.8870

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The Fishtank: “Romantic Fools”

When: Feb. 2-19

Where: Fishtank Performance Studio, 1715 Wyandotte St.

What: “Romantic Fools,” a two-character live-sketch comedy from writer Richard Orloff, shines a light on the complexities and idiocies of love. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Info: fishtanktheater.com

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The Fishtank: “My Cinematic Valentine”

When: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13

Where: Fishtank Performance Studio, 1715 Wyandotte St.

What: The “My Cinematic Valentine, Or Love’s Lost Reels & Deleted Scenes” show makes its third appearance at the Fishtank as nine performers take a stroll down memory lane to share their own love stories. Jason Beers provides the music, and tickets are $5 to $15.

Info: fishtanktheater.com

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Howl at the Moon

When: Feb. 11

Where: 1334 Grand Blvd.

What: The dueling piano bar’s “Love Sux” party includes anti-Valentine’s themed drinks such as the “X Boyfriend” cocktail and 86-ounce “Bad Romance” buckets. There are games and prizes, and those who bring in a mutilated picture of an ex get in free. Cover is $10.

Info: howlatthemoon.com, 816.471.4695

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

When: Feb. 17-26

Where: 1601 Broadway

What: The Kansas City Ballet performs “Romeo & Juliet” by Sergei Prokofiev. The work, based on William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, has been an audience favorite since it was first performed in 1940 by the Kirov Ballet in Leningrad. The Kansas City Ballet’s performance will be choreographed by Ib Andersen, whose work is often rooted in the classicism of George Balanchine and Michel Fokine. Tickets start at $19.

Info: kcballet.org

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Line Creek Community Center

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m., Feb. 11

Where: 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive

What: The Kansas City Curling Club holds “Romancing the Stone,” an event where they’ll teach couples how to curl. Cost is $40 per couple, which includes curling instructions, photo and a gift.

Info: kccurling.com

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Off Center Theater in Crown Center

When: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Feb 10 and 11

Where: 2450 Grand Blvd.

What: Burlesque Downtown Underground opens its 2012 season with “Aphrodite Awakened,” a two-day Valentine’s Day-inspired performance. GoGo McGregor and Dr. Sick of the New Orleans-based VagaBandits perform with the group. Tickets are $20 by calling the number below or at the door.

Info: 816.274.8444

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Pachamamas

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 4

Where: 800 New Hampshire St., Lawrence

What: The Ladies of Lawrence Artwork (LOLA) holds a one-day pop-up sale dubbed “Hearts & Crafts” in which it will sell items such as cards, jewelry, artwork, T-shirts and prints. The artists will be there to mingle with customers and discuss the pieces, which will be on display in Pachamama’s Blue Room.

Info: ladiesoflawrence.com

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Screenland Armour

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 408 Armour Road, North Kansas City

What: Screening of the classic “Casablanca.” Ticket packages are $60 and include two tickets, two small popcorns, a box of Christopher Elbow chocolates and a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola wine.

Info: screenland.com

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Screenland Crossroads

When: 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 11 and 12, and 6 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 1656 Washington St.

What: Six screenings of the French film “Amelie.” Two Valentine’s Day packages are available. The first includes two tickets, two small popcorns, a box of Christopher Elbow chocolates and a bucket of four beers for $40. The second package, which is $60, includes a bottle of Francis Ford Coppola wine instead of the beer bucket.

Info: screenland.com

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Screenland Crown Center

When: 8 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 2450 Grand Blvd.

What: Screening of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Ticket packages are $60 and include two tickets, two small popcorns, a box of Christopher Elbow chocolates and a bottle of wine.

Info: screenland.com, 816.545.8034

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Unicorn Theatre

When: Through Feb. 12 (no performances on Mondays)

Where: 3828 Main St.

What: The Unicorn Theatre’s first production of 2012 tackles the complexity of love in Geoffrey Nauffts’ “Next Fall,” which follows the five-year relationship of Luke and Adam, a gay couple who fall on opposite ends of the religious spectrum. Tickets are $22.50-$37.50.

Info: unicorntheatre.org

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Van Go, Inc.

When: 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10

Where: 715 New Jerseyin Lawrence

What: Chef Robert Krause hosts “Culinary Hearts,” a Valentine’s dinner with a healthy twist. The event benefits Van Go’s “Go Healthy” program, which encourages teens to be healthy. The three-course dinner, which includes wine, dessert and live music, is $125 per person and $250 per couple, and festive attire is encouraged. Reservations should be made by Jan. 25.

Info: van-go.org, 785.842.3797

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VooDoo Lounge

When: 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12

Where: One Riverboat Drive, inside Harrah’s Casino North Kansas City

What: Tony Toni Tone and H-Town perform at Love After Dark III. Tickets are $37.50 to $55.

Info: voodookc.com