Aftershock Bar & Grill

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

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. Monday and Tuesday

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. Friday

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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Beaumont Club

When: 8 p.m. Tuesday

Where: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave.

What: Catch the Pretty Things Peepshow on Valentine’s night. Tables for two, which include champagne, are available, as are tables for four. Individual tickets range from $10-$30.

Info: beaumontkc.com

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Bluestem

When: Tea: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday. Dinner: Monday and Tuesday.

Where: 900 Westport Road

What: The Westport-area restaurant is open Monday night and on Valentine’s Day. There will also be a Valentine’s tea on Saturday 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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Buddha by Kenji Fusion

When: 5-10 p.m. Tuesday

Where: 8741 N.W. Prairie View Road in Zona Rosa

What: The restaurant hosts Love at First Bite, a four-course dinner that includes a cocktail. Price is $60 per couple.

Info: 816.569.0416

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The Brick

When: Tuesday

Where: 1727 McGee St.

What: Local artist Peregrine Honig hosts the 15th annual Farenheit Valentine Ball. Honig recommends wearing “mod ‘60s resort” attire to the walk-in event that has a suggested donation of $5. Herman Mehari and others will perform.

Info: thebrickkcmo.com, 816.421.1634

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Cafe Trio

When: Friday to Tuesday

Where: 4558 Main St.

What: Cafe Trio’s Celebration for Lovers serves a couples menu from Friday to Monday. On Tuesday, “A Night to Remember” features a four-course meal for $59.95 per person. Seatings for the Tuesday event begin at 5:30 p.m., and Alice Jenkins provides live entertainment.

Info: cafetriokc.com, 816.756.3227

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Californos: Valentine’s Day in Paris

When: 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday

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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Californos: Love Hangover

When: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 4124 Pennsylvania Ave.

What: The 13th annual Love Hangover party features duet performanances by Devon Russell and David Burchfield, Katie Gilchrist and Cody Wyoming, Lauren Krum and Jimmy Fitzner and Carol Royster and Rich Hill. Admission is $10.

Info: 816.531.7878

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City Market

When: Noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday

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 8 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: corbintheatre.org, 816.792.4325

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EBT

When: 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday

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: Friday to Feb. 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. Monday

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. Tuesday

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 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday

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: Friday to Tuesday

Where: 106 W. 12th St.

What: The newly renovated hotel has three packages that begin Friday 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: Saturday

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 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: Tuesday

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: Saturday to Tuesday

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 Monday.

Info: lewsgrillandbar.com, 816.444.8080

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Line Creek Community Center

When: 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. Saturday

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 Aarón Sanchez

When: 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday

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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Midland

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

Where: 1228 Main St.

What: 96.5 The Buzz’s Afentra hosts a Valentine’s Day party with music from Middle Class Rut, The Lonely Forest, The Chain Gang of 1974 and O Giant Man. The show is free, but you have to get tickets through the radio station.

Info: midlandkc.com

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Off Center Theater in Crown Center

When: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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 for two and a bottle of wine for $150.

Info: mrpinkscabaret.com

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The Phoenix

When: Tuesday

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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Ramada Kansas City/Lakeside Restaurant

When: Friday, Saturday, Tuesday and Feb. 17, 18

Where: 1601 N. Universal Ave.

What: The hotel and restaurant offers a Valentine-themed package that includes a one-night stay, a four-course dinner for two, a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and his-and-her gifts. Packages are $168 per couple.

Info: 816.245.5500

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RecordBar

When: 9 p.m. Tuesday

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. Saturday

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: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and6:20 and 8:30 p.m. Tuesday

Where: 408 Armour Road, North Kansas City

What: Screenings of “Roman Holiday” (early show) and “Princess Bride” (late show). 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. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 6 p.m. Tuesday

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. Tuesday 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: Tuesday

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. Tuesday

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: Saturday to Tuesday

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 Sunday (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 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. Tuesday

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., Friday

Where: 715 New Jersey in 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.

Info: van-go.org, 785.842.3797

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VooDoo Lounge

When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday

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: Sunday to Tuesday

Where: 7421 Broadway in Waldo

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

Info: waldowell.com, 816.361.1700

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Westport Cafe and Bar

When: Saturday to Tuesday

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

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Worth Harley-Davidson

When: 6:30-9 p.m. Monday

Where: 9400 NW Prairie View Road

What: The shop will feature wine tasting, shopping, free cardiac screening and glucose and cholesterol checks and door prizes as part of its Harleys-N-Hearts event, which is free and open to the public.

Info: worthharley-davidson.com

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Yard House

When: Friday through Tuesday

Where: 1863 Village West Parkway in Kansas City, Kan.

What: The national chain restaurant serves an Aphrodisiac Menu, including appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks made with libido-boosting ingredients.

Info: yardhouse.com