5 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Duluth
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Valentine’s Day is known as the day of romance. Whether or not you are in a romantic relationship, Valentine’s Day promotes spending time with those you love and care about.
Here are 5 events in Duluth that would make a great Valentine’s themed date night with a significant other, group of friends or on your own.
1. Galentine’s Day Pick Your Project event
Where: Board & Brush
732 E 4th St.
Duluth, MN 55805
When: Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Register online at boardandbrush.com and use code GALPAL20 for 20% off a full price $65 sign
Details: Board & Brush is hosting a Galentine’s Day wood sign making event. The workshop leaders show the group step by step how to create a beautiful piece of art of your choice.
2. HALEY Valentine’s Show
Where: Glensheen Mansion
3300 London Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804
When: Friday, Feb. 15 from 7-10 p.m.
Cost: $35 for one ticket and $60 for two. Buy tickets online at haleyvalentine.brownpapertickets.com
Details: Singer and songwriter HALEY is going to be in Duluth for her annual Valentine's show at the Glensheen Mansion. Complimentary drinks and food will be provided. According to the events facebook page, all proceeds benefit the MN Music Coalition which is “the only statewide nonprofit supporting musicians of all ages, genres and backgrounds”.
3. Laura Velvet and the Bookhouse Boys Valentine Show
Where: Pier B Resort Hotel
800 W Railroad St.
Duluth, MN 55802
When: Thursday, Feb. 14 from 8-11 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are free with the purchase of dinner at Silos or $10 at the door
Details: Twin Ports based group Laura Velvet and the Bookhouse Boys will be playing at Pier B Resort in Canal Park on Valentine’s Day. Reservations for dinner are required. Call 218-336-3430 to reserve a table.
4. Love’s Labors Lost
Where: Marshall Performing Arts Center- Mainstage Theatre
1215 Ordean Ct.
Duluth, MN 55812
When: Feb. 7-9 & 13-16 at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $21 for adults
$16 for seniors, UMD faculty/staff and veterans
$10 for students
$8 for UMD students
Details: UMD Theatre presents Love’s Labors Lost by William Shakespeare. “Promise declared amongst young friends with the best of intentions, until hormones take over and attraction rules. It's a battle of the sexes: 'boys meet girls = love', but always with the Shakespearean twist”. Approximate run time for the production is 94 minutes.
5. Best Date Ever- Valentine’s Day adventure at the Duluth Zoo
Where: Lake Superior Zoo
7210 Fremont St.
Duluth, MN 55807
When: Feb. 14-15
Feb. 14 Tours:
5:00 p.m.- Barnyard
6:00 p.m.- Kangaroos and Wallabies
7:00 p.m.- Tigers
Feb. 15 tours:
5:00 p.m.- Lions
6:00 p.m.- Ring-tailed Lemurs
7:00 p.m.- Tigers
Cost: $25 per person per tour or $50 per couple per tour.
Details: This unique opportunity allows you to go behind-the-scenes at the Duluth Zoo and engage with different animals. This is an 18+ event. Call 218-730-4500 to make a reservation.