Not in the mood for Valentine’s Day this year? No worries! Whether you’re single or just not into this particular holiday, there are lots of non-romantic events happening that you can do for an anti-Valentine’s Day in Seattle. We rounded up the best options that will suit a wide range of interests, from dancing and partying to seeing a show.
Here are the top 10 plans for a fun anti-Valentine’s Day in Seattle:
1. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Seattle
If you’re single this Valentine’s Day, why not spend the holiday celebrating your friendships by immersing yourself in possibly the most iconic show about friendship ever? You and your friends can get tickets now for The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Seattle on select dates this February.
2. Have an anti-Valentine’s Day dinner at a Seattle winery
Love wine but hate Valentine’s Day? Sign up for this Anti-Valentine’s Wine Dinner taking place on Saturday, February 11 at Locus Wines in Pioneer Square.
3. See a live comedy show
Sometimes you just need to laugh so you don’t cry. Seattle has not one but three upcoming comedy shows with a Valentine’s Day theme. Choose between Comedy of Love: A Valentine’s Day Improv by Unexpected Productions at Pike Place Market, Valentine’s Day Comedy in Ballard at Bickersons Brewhouse and The Second City Valentine’s Day show at The Moore Theatre (all taking place on February 14).
4. Dance with your friends at this Palentine’s party
Who needs Valentine’s Day when you can celebrate PALentine’s Day with an epic dance party? You and your pals can get tickets now to Palentines Party: A Celebration of Squads at VUE Lounge on Friday, February 10.
5. Meet someone new at a Valentine’s Day singles party
If you’re single this Valentine’s Day but trying to change that, you’ll be able to meet lots of other people at this “celebration of being single” taking place on February 14 at The Dock Sports Bar and Grill. Tickets are available now for A Vivacious Valentine’s Day.
6. Join the Seattle anti-Valentine’s Day club crawl
If you’re in the mood to get out and party on Valentine’s Day, you can get tickets for Seattle’s Don’t Be My Valentine Bar Crawl on February 14. Your ticket will grant you access to some of Seattle’s hottest nightclubs that will be playing ’80s and ’90s music all night long.
7. Treat your dog with a DIY charcuterie board
Is your dog your year-round Valentine? Show your love for them with a whole tray of treats. For $50, you can join The Seattle Barkery for their Barkuterie Board Workshop at their kitchen in Shoreline on Saturday, February 11. Email cakes@theseattlebarkery.com to register for this event.
(Your dog will have to stay home for this event, but they won’t mind once you bring them their tasty Barkuterie Board.)
8. Get a drink at one of Seattle’s themed bars
Say no to romance this Valentine’s Day by grabbing drinks at a bar in Seattle that has a quirky theme and sassy cocktail names. Check out our roundup of the coolest themed bars in Seattle.
9. Go to a drag brunch in Seattle
Seattle has no shortage of fun drag brunches. Our recommendation for an anti-Valentine’s Day plan is A Very Kampy Drag Brunch on Sunday, February 12 at Kamp Social House in Madison Valley. Tickets are $15 (not including food and drink) and you can book via Resy.
10. Let out your feelings in a rage room
If you’re feeling full of rage this Valentine’s Day, book a room at Rage Industry in Lake City. You (and a friend if you want company) can book an appointment to smash bottles and break tables to your heart’s content. You may find it to be extremely cathartic!