Just because you're unattached does not mean Valentine's Day should get you down in the dumps.The Hallmark holiday linked to Saint Valentine is hyped beyond reason, but that can make it all the more festive, if done right, and as far as we're concerned, that requires just the proper amount of spice.
Boo to all the heart-shaped bologna – we've got the guide for you. While all the saps are goggly-eyed, paint the town at one of the establishments below with specials and celebrations to ensure that anti-Valentine's Day is a hoot and a half whether you choose to go out to a singles' salsa party or a black metal ramen pop up.
Note: The spots and events featured here are listed in alphabetical order after the venue hosting them. Disclosure: The editor is married to one of the developers behind The Source, the development in which the chocolate pop up takes place.
Get off your dating apps 'cuz this weekend, Pour Brothers is inviting all the single ladies and gentleman to its Single Awareness Party (no SAD faces, though). All night, guests can compete in the photo booth contest for the title of "sassiest single," and starting at 9 p.m., tarot card readings will give insights into what the future holds. Oh, and the local beer, cocktails and bites doesn't hurt either.
Fort Collins' popular pop-up – Brick + Mortar – for aspiring chefs to test out their goods in low-commitment fashion, will be celebrating the start of 2017 with its first meal on Valentine's eve. Perfect for friends, old and new, to dine together over four, delicately prepared family-style courses, including, but not limited to the sun-choke porcini, alfalfa smoked lamb and lemon cake.
Sweet treats are the way to the heart, so don't miss D Bar's Galentine's Day party on February 13 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for some sparkling rosé and desserts.
Nothing says comfort like Grandma's House – well, at least the one on South Broadway. On Valentine's Day from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. play some bingo at the beer collective.
If breakfast for dinner sounds like your idea of a night to remember, then you and your gal pals are in for a treat Monday, Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., as this Park Meadows brew pub dishes out made-to-order Belgian Waffles for the holiday. Guests also get to make personalized cards, play board games and drink in some suds.
Plus-one or not, try to pull up a chair at the bar or sushi counter Monday, February 13 or Tuesday February 14 for what is bound to be an unforgettable evening, when chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa descends on Denver.
Set on arguable the most love-filled day of the year, Ratio will debut its "Loveless" sour raspberry dark saison Tuesday from 5 p.m. 'til 11 p.m. Barrel-fermented with saison yeast and the house sour culture for a year, the beverage was re-fermented in red wine barrels with fresh raspberries for another three months and will be released in the 750 ML champagne bottle format. Oh, and its not just Valentine's Day – don't forget to wish Ratio a happy second birthday.
Just because you aren't coupled up this year, doesn't mean you have to celebrate the holiday by your lonesome. The Post Brewing Co. hosts Singles Awarness Day (SAD) at the Elkhart Taproom, serving $3 house-made sweet tea vodka shots, house barrel-aged tequila shots and Lovey Dovey amber ale, fermented at exactly 69 degrees – wink wink.
RiNo's first urban market hall will host a a craft cacao and chocolate pop-up this weekend featuring six of the best ban-to-bat chocolate artisans in the state. Cause everyone loves chocolate.
Typically a prime place for St. Patrick's Day, grab a copy of the 2017 Colorado Firefighter Calendar at this single's mixer, where party games and drink specials will be included in the fun-filled affair, Saturday Feb. 11
This perpetually hot LoHi spot is hosting a fun salsa mixer in its historic BeLola space complete with music from DJ Joseph Snowhawk! The event takes place on Saturday, February 11, starting at 8 p.m.
Black hearts and black ramen work well at this anti-Valentines feast scheduled to happen on Sunday, February 12 between 12:30 and 3 p.m. There is a full vegan option. Advance tickets are required.
If you want to meet someone, head to this Cap Hill spot where at 6:30 p.m., the venue will host an hour long round of Speed Dating followed by an award ceremony and 80's themed singles mixer to close out the evening.
Get off your dating apps 'cuz this weekend, Pour Brothers is inviting all the single ladies and gentleman to its Single Awareness Party (no SAD faces, though). All night, guests can compete in the photo booth contest for the title of "sassiest single," and starting at 9 p.m., tarot card readings will give insights into what the future holds. Oh, and the local beer, cocktails and bites doesn't hurt either.
Fort Collins' popular pop-up – Brick + Mortar – for aspiring chefs to test out their goods in low-commitment fashion, will be celebrating the start of 2017 with its first meal on Valentine's eve. Perfect for friends, old and new, to dine together over four, delicately prepared family-style courses, including, but not limited to the sun-choke porcini, alfalfa smoked lamb and lemon cake.
Sweet treats are the way to the heart, so don't miss D Bar's Galentine's Day party on February 13 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. for some sparkling rosé and desserts.
Nothing says comfort like Grandma's House – well, at least the one on South Broadway. On Valentine's Day from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. play some bingo at the beer collective.
If breakfast for dinner sounds like your idea of a night to remember, then you and your gal pals are in for a treat Monday, Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., as this Park Meadows brew pub dishes out made-to-order Belgian Waffles for the holiday. Guests also get to make personalized cards, play board games and drink in some suds.
Plus-one or not, try to pull up a chair at the bar or sushi counter Monday, February 13 or Tuesday February 14 for what is bound to be an unforgettable evening, when chef Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa descends on Denver.
Set on arguable the most love-filled day of the year, Ratio will debut its "Loveless" sour raspberry dark saison Tuesday from 5 p.m. 'til 11 p.m. Barrel-fermented with saison yeast and the house sour culture for a year, the beverage was re-fermented in red wine barrels with fresh raspberries for another three months and will be released in the 750 ML champagne bottle format. Oh, and its not just Valentine's Day – don't forget to wish Ratio a happy second birthday.
Just because you aren't coupled up this year, doesn't mean you have to celebrate the holiday by your lonesome. The Post Brewing Co. hosts Singles Awarness Day (SAD) at the Elkhart Taproom, serving $3 house-made sweet tea vodka shots, house barrel-aged tequila shots and Lovey Dovey amber ale, fermented at exactly 69 degrees – wink wink.
RiNo's first urban market hall will host a a craft cacao and chocolate pop-up this weekend featuring six of the best ban-to-bat chocolate artisans in the state. Cause everyone loves chocolate.
Typically a prime place for St. Patrick's Day, grab a copy of the 2017 Colorado Firefighter Calendar at this single's mixer, where party games and drink specials will be included in the fun-filled affair, Saturday Feb. 11
This perpetually hot LoHi spot is hosting a fun salsa mixer in its historic BeLola space complete with music from DJ Joseph Snowhawk! The event takes place on Saturday, February 11, starting at 8 p.m.
Black hearts and black ramen work well at this anti-Valentines feast scheduled to happen on Sunday, February 12 between 12:30 and 3 p.m. There is a full vegan option. Advance tickets are required.
If you want to meet someone, head to this Cap Hill spot where at 6:30 p.m., the venue will host an hour long round of Speed Dating followed by an award ceremony and 80's themed singles mixer to close out the evening.
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59518315/Jade_Mountain_sampler.37.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59634545/Noisette_Brunch_1_Hard_Knoch_PR.20.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59451767/SourceHotel_028.14.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/53193827/16427207_1006124939531578_666136519483567194_n.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556641/16406775_1876288885961969_1470095043170173431_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556642/15178224_370222733328169_3680239610977309565_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556643/DBAR_5441.0.0.0.jpeg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/58130285/lucybeaugard_13.33.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556644/10703546_758852414176080_1641220270753554990_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556645/15826458_1303881436335759_5130043297960554146_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556646/MATSUHISA_3270e.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/61038641/Matsuhisa_Plates_Denver_AshtonRayHansenPhotography.6.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59754985/BambooSushi_OceanTrout_Denver.13.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556647/16426093_625290294328125_3589513443694795211_n.0.0.0.png)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556648/PostBrewing.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/58180293/Lea_Janes_3_Bound_Agency.20.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556649/14639619_1796446690644086_1204795824269622019_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62212923/BWM_Int_013.1541545098.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556650/16265492_1325324510876916_2984936260413599190_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65084511/Bellota_Esquites_food_table.14.jpeg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556651/11707669_10152954028295913_3240572114143853549_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556652/10351611_10153035958487432_5247734049907767803_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/59012905/Comal_Prieto_s_Catering_Tacos2.6.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556653/16508815_735618769933582_1668692418716563226_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp):no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62556654/16406723_1003987999745272_1879322103520277266_n.0.0.0.jpg)
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/60386615/HuckleberryCoffee_Denver_Casper_Lundemann.18.jpg)