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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.