Valentine's Day in Denver: What to do, where to go to celebrate your love in the Mile High City

Sure, romantic gestures are always a nice way to observe Valentine's Day, but so is going to a good concert or dancing the night away with your significant other. Looking for something to do tomorrow night? You've come to the right place. We've put together a comprehensive rundown of ways...

By Westword Staff

February 13, 2014

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Sure, romantic gestures are always a nice way to observe Valentine's Day, but so is going to a good concert or dancing the night away with your significant other. Looking for something to do tomorrow night? You've come to the right place. We've put together a comprehensive rundown of ways to celebrate your love in the Mile High City. Continue on to see what's going on.

The 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Carnival Masquerade, Featuring Bonnie & The Beard and Roniit, Fri., Feb. 14, 9 p.m., $15-$25, Cervantes' Other Side, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772, www.cervantesmasterpiece.com.

Singles Day Soiree: Fri, Feb. 14, Includes free shots of Elevate Vodka all night long. Nyotaimori or (Naked Sushi) will also be served off a gorgeous model, as well as Naked Desert to add a sweet finale to the course. The event will also feature sexy go-go dancers, gorgeous models in intricate body paint and more, Epernay, 1080 14th St.

Love Me Tender with The Velvet Elvis: 7:30 p.m., $12/$15, The Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, 303-366-0007, www.soileddove.com.

Magic Cyclops Pre-Valentine's Jam, With Sputnik Slovenia and Whirlbone, Thu., Feb. 13, $5, 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-777-7352, www.3kingstavern.com.

Valentines Day '80s Dance Party, Featuring live music from Onemana, DJs Scott Dammit and Rev. 45. Costume contest with prizes, Fri., Feb. 14, free, 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver, 303-777-7352, www.3kingstavern.com.

Valentine's Day Bash, With The Lance Romance Rockabilly Trio, Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m., free, Rock-A-Billies: 12363 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, 303-421-1799, www.rockabilliesbar.com.

Heartbreaks 2k14, Fri., Feb. 14, $15, The Roxy Theatre: 2549 Welton St., Denver, 720-242-9782, www.theroxydenver.com.

Lannie Garrett's Valentine Show, "Takin' a Chance on Love" features Garrett and her quintet, The Errand Boys of Rhythm, presenting a romantic evening of love songs. Includes dessert buffet with a chocolate fountain, Fri., Feb. 14, 7 p.m., $50, Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret: 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver, 303-293-0075, www.lannies.com.

"Heartbeats," With Ed Battle, Terri-Jo & Jeff Jenkins, Fri., Feb. 14, 7 & 9 p.m., $15/$25, Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge: 930 Lincoln St., Denver, 303-839-5100, www.dazzlejazz.com.

Hazel Miller's 5th Annual Valentine's Show, Fri., Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $70m Nissi's: 2675 N. Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757, www.nissis.com.

Anti-Valentine's Day Bash, With Forgotten Within, Death Bed Confession and Ugly Rumor, Fri., Feb. 14, $4/$6, Toad Tavern: 5302 S. Federal Circle, Littleton, 303-795-6877, www.toadtavern.com.

Love Sux: Fri., Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Bring a shredded, torn or mutilated photo of your ex for free admission. Featuring $5 F-Bombs and $10 X-Boyfriends, Howl at the Moon, 1735 19th St.

Body Language: With Falcon Punch, Mantaray, $5-$15. Bar Standard, 1037 Broadway, Denver, 303-832-8628, www.coclubs.com/venue/detail/bar-standard.

Dakota Blonde: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $23. Swallow Hill Music Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003, www.swallowhillmusic.org.

Dark Tranquility: 9 p.m., $23-$26/VIP $55. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-377-1666, www.bluebirdtheater.net.

DeVotchKa: 9 p.m., $32. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver, 303-294-9281, www.mercurycafe.com.

Fifth Annual Waylon Jennings Tribute: With New Ben Franklins, Jimbo Darville & the Truckadours, Red Whiskey Blue, 9 p.m., $6-$8. Moe's Original BBQ & Bowl, 3295 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-781-0414, www.moesdenver.com.

Gretchen Peters: 7:30 p.m., $22/$25. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-442-3282, www.chautauqua.com.

Houndmouth: With Willie Watson, 9 p.m., $16. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver, 303-291-1007, www.larimerlounge.com.

Iration: With Natural Vibrations, the Movement and Micah Brown, 7 p.m., $16/$18. Fox Theatre, 1128 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399, www.foxtheatre.com.

The Love Shack: Featuring members of The Disco Biscuits, Euforquestra, YAMN, Rose Hill Drive, Fox Street Allstars, Kinetix, The Congress, Octopus Nebula, Tiger Party, Ableminds, Jonah Wisneski, Filthy Children, I am SuCH, Analog Son and Rally Round the Family, 9 p.m., $15. Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom, 2637 Welton St., Denver, 303-297-1772, www.cervantesmasterpiece.com.

Michael Martin Murphey: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., $25-$35. The Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, 303-366-0007, www.soileddove.com. Nerd Prom: Featuring Bop Skizzum (final show), Mega Ran, Sundown Social, Filhty T, 8 p.m., $10/$12. Gothic Theatre, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-788-0984, www.gothictheatre.com.

Owen Kortz: 8 p.m., $10. Swallow Hill Music Hall, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003, www.swallowhillmusic.org.

Passafire: 7 p.m., $15. The Black Sheep, 2106 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-227-7625, www.blacksheeprocks.com.

Pixies: With Best Coast, 9 p.m., $135-$365. Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St., Aspen, 970-544-9800, www.bellyupaspen.com.

Skism: With Mayhem, Fri., Feb. 14, $10, Beta: 1909 Blake St., Denver, 303-383-1909, www.betanightclub.com.

South Pacific: In Concert: 8 p.m., $29-$58. Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Littleton, 720-509-1000, https://www.lonetreeartscenter.org.

Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin: $10. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322, www.bouldershomeoftheblues.com.

The Whiffenpoofs of Yale: 7:30 p.m., $10-$20. Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, 303-871-7720, www.newmancenterpresents.com.

Winter Warmer Festival: Featuring Michal Menert, The Polish Ambassador, Wick-It The Instigator, Late Night Radio, Mikey Thunder, Krooked Drivers and more, 7 p.m., $20. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver, 303-837-0360, www.livenation.com.

Zappa Plays Zappa: 8:30 p.m., $25-$75. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-832-1874, www.ogdentheatre.com/.

Zion I: With Sol, $15. Aggie Theatre, 204 S. College Ave., Fort Collins, 970-482-8300, www.aggietheatre.com.

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