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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Avenues Bistro

When: 4 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, 14

Where: 338 W. 63rd St. in Brookside

What: The Brookside location serves a four-course dinner on Valentine’s Day and the day before.

Info: avenuesbistro.com, 816.333.5700

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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, 7:30 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, 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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Corbin Theatre

When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 to 18 and 23 to 25

Where: 15 N. Water St.

What: The Corbin Theatre Company performs “Last of the Red Hot Lovers,” a romantic play by Neil Simon. Tickets are $10.

Info: 816.792.4325

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EBT

When: 5 to 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 to 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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Fo Thai

When: 5 to 10 p.m., Feb. 14

Where: 4331 W. 119th St. in Leawood

What: The restaurant serves a three-course, prix fixe Asian fusion menu and bottle of champagne for $120. A free Valentine’s Day bouquet also comes with the meal.

Info: fothairestaurant.com, 913.322.3636

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Ginger Sue’s

When: Seatings are 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 11

Where: 12 W. Kansas in Liberty

What: The restaurant serves a three-course dinner for $35 per person. Entree choices include seared pork chop with apples, grilled beef tenderloin and fresh sautéed salmon. Reservations are required.

Info: 816.407.7707

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Hotel Phillips

When: Feb. 10 to 14

Where: 106 W. 12th St.

What: The newly renovated hotel has three packages that begin Feb. 10 and run through Valentine’s Day and cost $199, $259 and $299.

Info: hotelphillips.com, 816.221.7000

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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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Kansas City Zoo

When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday

Where: 6800 Zoo Drive

What: The Kansas City Zoo hosts “Kiss & Tail: A Special Valentine’s Presentation.” The adults-only event is hosted by Ron Magill of the Miami Metrozoo, who’ll detail the sex lives of some zoo animals. Tickets are $35 ($25 for Friends of the Zoo members) and include two drink tickets, appetizers and cupcakes from Cake-A-Boo.

Info: kansascityzoo.org

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Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts

When: Feb. 17 to 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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La Bodega

When: Feb. 14

Where: 703 Southwest Blvd. (Kansas City) and 4311 W. 119th St. (Leawood)

What: Valentine’s event that includes a four-course dinner or all-you-can-eat tapas. The first seatings are from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and cost $35 per person. The second seatings are from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and cost $55 per person. You can also add a bottle of Torres Garnacha for $20 per table.

Info: labodegakc.com

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Lew’s Grill and Bar

When: Feb. 11 to 14

Where: 7539 Wornall Road

What: The Waldo bar serves a Valentine’s menu as well as Boulevard Chocolate Ale and a free rose. You can also watch the Kansas-Kansas State men’s basketball game on Feb. 13.

Info: lewsgrillandbar.com, 816.444.8080

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Line Creek Community Center

When: 7:30 to 9:20 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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Mercy Church

When: 10 a.m. Sundays during February

Where: 7501 Belinder Ave. in Prairie Village

What: Church pastor Timmy Gibson is joined by his wife, Jana, to give a series of talks on relationships at the interdenominational church. Topics range from “Before You Say I Do!” to “I Already Did, Now What?” The couple pulls from personal experience, as well as their experience as couple’s counselors and premarital counselors.

Info: mercychurchkc.com

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Mestizo by Aaron Sanchez

When: 5 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14

Where: 5270 W. 116th Place in Park Place

What: The Mexican restaurant serves a four-course dinner on Valentine’s Day that costs $50 per person and includes a carnation and glass of champagne. Reservations are recommended.

Info: mestizoleawood.com, 913.752.9025

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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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One8Oak

When: 6:30 to 11:30 p.m., Feb. 16 to 18

Where: 1814 Oak St.

What: Mr. Pink’s Cabaret performs at the event space. You get a cabaret show, a three-course tasting meal and a bottle of wine for $150.

Info: mrpinkscabaret.com

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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 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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The Phoenix

When: Feb. 14

Where: 302 W. 8th St.

What: The restaurant serves a four-course dinner for two and bottle of CK Mondavi wine for $75 per couple. The Everette DeVan Trio featuring Eboni Fondren performs.

Info: thephoenixkc.com

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RecordBar

When: 9 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 1020 Westport Road

What: “Dead Wait,” a web TV show, hosts “Bloody Valentine Ball” to celebrate the start of the group’s second season. A screening of “Dead Wait: Season 2” begins at 9 p.m., and bands The Dead Girls and Last Night’s Regret perform afterward. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.

Info: dead-wait.com, therecordbar.com

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Riverwood Winery

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 11

Where: 22200 Highway 45 N. in Rushville, Mo.

What: The Jeff Lux Duo performs a free show in the winery’s auditorium.

Info: riverwoodwinery.com, 816.579.9797

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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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Starker’s Restaurant

When: Feb. 14

Where: 201 W. 47th St.

What: The restaurant serves a four-course chef’s tasting menu that includes dishes such as crispy fried oyster with cactus and ancho-chile remoulade, grilled filet mignon and sauteed Alaskan halibut with pepita crust. Cost is $75 per person, and reservations are suggested.

Info: starkersrestaurant.com, 816.753.3565

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Story

When: 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 3931 W. 69th Terrace in Prairie Village

What: You can order from the regular menu or choose a five-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner menu, which costs $65 per person. You can add wine pairings for an additional $35 per person.

Info: storykc.com, 913.236.9955

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Tavern in the Village

When: Feb. 11 to 14

Where: 3901 Prairie Lane in the Prairie Village Shopping Center

What: The restaurant serves its normal menu as well as a four-day special: A filet and lobster dish for $45. There are also Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails.

Info: taverninthevillage.com, 913.529.2229

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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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Unity Temple on the Plaza

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14

Where: 707 W. 47th St.

What: Unity Temple’s 12th annual Celebration of Love and Commitment is a marathon of free weddings, holy unions and vow renewals. Each ceremony lasts roughly 20 minutes and is held in one of the temple’s three chapels. Reservations are required.

Info: 816.994.8009

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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

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The Well

When: Feb. 12 to 14

Where: 7421 Broadway in Waldo

What: Valentine’s brunch on Feb. 12 (walk-ins and reservations are accepted), a broadcast of the Kansas-Kansas State men’s basketball game on Feb. 13 and a special menu, Boulevard Chocolate Ale and a free rose on Feb. 14.

Info: waldowell.com, 816.361.1700

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Westport Cafe and Bar

When: Feb. 11 to 14

Where: 419 Westport Road

What: The three-course prix fixe menu includes blue point oysters, pan-seared diver scallops and spice glazed duck breast. Cost is $40 per person and wine pairings are available for $15 more.

Info: westportcafeandbar.com, 816.931.4740