Thursday, February 5
The Heart Show Group art show, Jan 28-Feb 15. Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard E. gerrardartspace.
Kink 101 Canadian Leatherman Paul C hosts a night for BDSM novices. All genders welcome. 9 pm. Free. Black Eagle, 457 Church. 416-413-1219, blackeagletoronto.com.
Love For Love George Brown College School of Performing Arts presents William Congreve’s Restoration comedy about a nobleman’s son who must choose between love or money. To Feb 14, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm (and Feb 11). $20, srs $15, stu $8. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.
Friday, February 6
Sex And The Single Parent Valentines Show Comedy w/ Dan Bingham, Mark DeBonis, Chris Robinson, headliner Kate Davis and hosts Precious Chong & Melissa Story. 9:30 pm. $15. Underground Cafe, 670 Queen E. sexandthesingleparent.com.
Saturday, February 7
A Mexican Love Story Group art show, 8 to 11:45 pm. Rose Will Studio, 1630 Dundas W. 416-897-8057.
Be My Valentine: Roses, Chocolates & Diamonds Fundraising event with raffle prizes, a Caribbean buffet, music by Jennifer Sohan and more. Doors 6 pm. $45 (benefits the Caribbean Children Foundation). Elite Banquet Halls, 1850 Albion. tccfangels.com.
Compassionate Hearts Valentine Dinner & Dance Wine tasting, dinner, live music and a silent auction. 5:30 pm. $175-$199 (benefits Evangel Hall Mission Dental Clinic). Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W. evangelhall.ca.
Travelling Gypsy Market Valentine’s Edition Market with local artisans, hand-made items, vintage, records and more. Feb 7-8 from 11 am-6 pm. Sublime Cafe, 219 Augusta. greatspiritdesigns.weebly.com.
Sunday, February 8
Cantautore Valentino Peter Donato performs with David F Gluck and Michael Skinner. 7:30 pm. The Flying Beaver Pubaret, 488 Parliament. 647-347-6567, pubaret.com.
Wednesday, February 11
Love Letters Cabaret: Smoke Pastel Supernova presents a dance/theatre show where cigar factory workers in the 50s daydream about love affairs, secrets and desires. Also features spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan. 8 and 10:30 pm. $25-$45. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. lula.ca.
Retro Radio Hour – Romance! Bygone Theatre presents oldies music, old radio plays, magic and more with Matt McGrath, Astrid Atherly, Emily Dix and others. 8 pm. $5. The Social Capital Theatre, 154 Danforth, 2nd fl. bygonetheatre.com.
Vegan Hot Chocolate & Truffle Making Workshop Learn to make tasty and healthy treats. 7-9 pm. $45. Schecter Dental, 930 St Clair W. schecterdental.com.
Thursday, February 12
Closer To The Heart Concert with performers David Clayton-Thomas, Anne Douris, Stephen Stanley, David Diamond, Justin Rutledge, Chris Tait, Kathryn Rose, Thompson Egbo and others. Doors 7 pm, RPSM recital at 6 pm. $30 or pwyc (Regent Park School of Music benefit). Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. rpmusic.org.
Down With Cupid Musicians Steve York, Katey Morely, Sharon Katz and Alan Pardo Torres. 9:30 pm. The Central, 603 Markham.
The Eleanor McCain Quartet The Jazz Side Of Love. 8 pm. $35-$40. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. hughsroom.com.
June Garber & The Mark Kieswetter Trio Valentine’s Weekend, 9 pm. $15-$20. Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria. jazzbistro.ca.
Pup Night Intro to animal role play and dom/sub/control role play, open to all regardless of experience or gender. 9 pm. Free. Black Eagle, 457 Church. 416-413-1219.
Turn Off the Lights: Night of Poetic Seduction Bring your most passionate, erotic, panty-dropping poems to share, or just come to listen. 9 pm. $5 (proceeds to Words by the Water Program). Placebo Space, 2877 Lake Shore W. RSVP 647-227-6614. facebook.com/events/1522142284732517.
Friday, February 13
Amanda Martinez Latin jazz/soul concert, 8 pm. $20, under 12 free. Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. kruc.ca/concerts.
Anti-Valentine’s Mixer Come alone or bring friends, frenemies or (in)significant others. The DJ will spin anything but love songs. 4-8 pm. At A La Carte at the Gardiner Bistro, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen’s Park. 416-506-4945, alacartebistro.com.
Be Mein Valentine! Skin Tight Outta Sight & Boylesque T.O. present a burlesque show in the tradition of Weimar Republic Berlin featuring sexual outlaws, ladies of ill repute and men of gender ambiguity. Feb 13-14 at 9:30 pm. $25-$50. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. bemeinvalentine2015.eventbrite.ca.
The EROS Cabaret Sion Irwin-Childs presents interdisciplinary performances connected by epic themes of love, death, sex and the avant-garde. 7:30 pm. $10-$15. Round Venue, 152A Augusta. facebook.com/theeroscabaret.
June Garber & The Mark Kieswetter Trio Valentine’s Weekend, 9 pm. $15-$20. Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria. jazzbistro.ca.
Lend Your Love Charity Gala Valentine party with entertainment, dinner and a raffle. $85-$90 (benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto). Crystal Foundation Banquet Halls, 60 McDowell Gate. memoryboxevents.ca/lendyourlove.
Lunacy Cabaret: Valentine’s Day Massacre This vaudeville-style cabaret of circus, sketch comedy, songs and more features a carnage of clowns, broken hearts and bloody chainsaws. 9 pm. $20-$25. The Circus Academy East, 1300 Gerrard E. lunacycabaret.com.
Massage For Couples Learn basic massage therapy to make your loved ones feel better. 7-8:30 pm. $79. Living City Health, 120 Eglinton E. Pre-register livingcityhealth.com.
Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus Live! Comedian John Frusciante performs a solo theatrical comedy based on the book by John Gray. Feb 13-15, Fri 8 pm, Sat 2, 7 and 9:30 pm, Sun 2 pm. $29.95-$79.95. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst. ticketfly.com.
Oldies 990’s Valentine’s Day Sock Hop 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll party. 10 pm. Gladstone HotelMelody Bar, 1214 Queen W. gladstonehotel.com.
Stiff Joints Disco: Valentine’s Edition DJ Bobb Cobb spins disco/funk/garage jams. 10 pm. The Steady Cafe & Bar, 1051 Bloor W. thesteadycafe.com.
Stiletto Flats Almost Valentine’s Day Party, with the live band. 9 pm. Drums N Flats, 1980 Avenue Rd. 647-347-9474.
The Valentine Rag Bag Cabaret On Roncy Comedy, burlesque, circus, magic and more with Cheryl White, Paul Hutcheson, Cleve Jones and others. Feb 13-14 at 8 pm. $20-$25. The Village Healing Centre, 240 Roncesvalles. crowningmonkey.com.
Valentine’s Day Kensington Krawl Walking tour with six tastings and a drink. Feb 13-15, 11:30 am-3 pm. $65. Pre-register. Augusta south of College area. savourtoronto.com.
Saturday, February 14
Be Mine Three-course dinner and red velvet cake dessert. Live funk, soul, R&B, disco and more by Lady Kane and DJ Chad starts at 9:30 pm. $60. Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge. alleycatz.ca.
Best Canadian Poetry Anthology Valentine’s Day Reading Readers include Michael Fraser, Maureen Hynes, Jim Johnstone, Aaron Kreuter, Anita Lahey, Kateri Lanthier, Sonnet L’Abbe and others. 2 pm. Free. Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay. tightropebooks.com.
Big Tobacco & The Pickers Valentine’s Day country music. 6-8 pm. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. thecameron.com.
Cabaret Valtaire: An Evening Of Surreal Love The Scandelles reunite after a five-year hiatus for a burlesque revue. Doors 9 pm. $20. Lee’s Palace, 529 Bloor W. ticketfly.com.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day At Casa Loma Three-course dinner in the romantic elegance of the castle. Seatings at 6 and 8 pm. $120. Reserve. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.ca.
Fireside Tea Fireside talk on meals and food customs in Jane Austen’s time and a sampling of historical treats. 1-3 pm. Reserve. $20. Toronto’s First Post Office Museum, 260 Adelaide E. janeaustendancing.ca.
June Garber & The Mark Kieswetter Trio Valentine’s Weekend, 9 pm. $15-$20. Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria. jazzbistro.ca.
Love At Winterfolk Laura Fernandez, Ken Whiteley, HOTCHA!, Wendell Ferguson, Tony Quarrington, Swamperella, doors 7 pm. Black Swan, 154 Danforth. winterfolk.com.
Masquerade Ball on Valentine’s Night Live music by Kaminari, a dance workshop, chocolate fondue, art and more at this costumed party. 8 pm. $20-$40. Lucsculpture, 663 Greenwood. eventbrite.ca/e/15204110905.
Plays In Cafés Shadowpath Theatre presents three short romantic comedies staged alongside a 3-course dinner followed by live music and dancing. 7-11 pm. $60. Whistler’s Grille, 995 Broadview. shadowpaththeatre.ca.
Rob Made, Sean Roman, Nicey, Cosella, Bosno, Doug English, Ross Regs Sleazy Valentines DJ party, doors 10 pm. $20-$25. Ryze, 423 College. ryzeoncollege.com.
Subspace Valentines Fetish Ball DJ Saucy Miso, DJ Warmuffin and DJ Osaze spin the tunes. Mandatory fetish dress code. Doors 10 pm. $20-$40. Opera House, 735 Queen E. facebook.com/events/825302567541399, subspace@live.ca.
Sweets & Chocolates Tour Guided walking tour includes the history of sweets on Valentine’s Day, and samples at six stores. Sat 11 am, 1:30 & 4 pm, Sun 11 am. $35. Ding Dong Pastries, 321 Spadina. tastytourstoronto.com.
Thai Yoga Massage Valentine’s couples workshop includes relaxation, massage and champagne. 3-3:30 pm. $50. Reserve. Studio Blue, 1457 Dundas W. studioblue.co.
Togetherness – Family Nature Walk Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a hike that looks at symbiotic relationships, mutualism and reproduction. 1:30-3 pm. $2. High Park Nature Centre, 440 Parkside. highparknaturecentre.com.
Trade: Valentine’s Purity Ball DJ Scooter McCreight, Aeryn Pfaff at this party, doors 10 pm. Black Eagle, 457 Church. 416-413-1219.
Valentine Pom Pom Monsters Craft activity for kids ages 6-12. 2-3 pm. Free. Pre-register. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. 416-393-7746.
Valentine’s Big Band Dance Glenn Chipkar and the 18-piece Swing Shift Big Band Orchestra, Larisa Renee, Trio Bella, Vivianna Castell, DJ Ralph & Theresa Yuan, doors 7 pm. $50, dinner and dance $100. Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore W. ticketweb.ca.
Valentine’s Day At Signs Unique dining experience with an introduction to deaf culture and an opportunity to learn some sign language. Three-course romantic meal offered. $40. Reserve. Signs Restaurant, 558 Yonge. 647-349-7446, signsrestaurant.ca.
Valentine’s Day Romance Tango ensemble Payadora at 6-8:30 pm, salsa dance lesson and performance with Yani Borrell after 9 pm. Special menu offered. Reserve. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307, lula.ca.
Valentine’s Dinner Candlelight dinner and entertainment by jazz musician Bill Katsioutis and David McFadgen. 7 pm. $25, $45 per couple. Owls’ Army, Navy, Airforce Unit 306, 847 Dovercourt. 416-278-3548.
The Way To A Man’s Heart Cook off by The Real Single Ladies of Toronto and community event honoring Black History Month and supporting Push Community Empowerment Society. Live band Black Liquorice and spoken word by Dwayne Morgan. Doors 8 pm. $20-$45. Ellesmere Community Centre, 20 Canadian. therealsingleladie.wix.com/rslcookoff.
Yes Yes Y’All Valentines DJ crew spins hip-hop, R&B and reggae at this skating party. 8 to 11 pm. Harbourfront Centre Natrel Rink, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000.
Sunday, February 15
Beverly Taft, Zebulun Barnow, Marcel Aucoin, Victor Bateman, Nicole Coward, Robin Dann, Tania Gill, Fred Spek & others The Love Hangover concert, 7 to 10 pm. $10. Chalkers Pub, 247 Marlee. 416-789-2531.
George Evans Down With Love: A Post-Valentine’s Cabaret, 7 pm. $15. Jazz Bistro, 251 Victoria. jazzbistro.ca.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Workshop Learn to add a liquid to chocolate, try the art of rolling truffles, chocolate tasting and goodies to take home. 4 pm. $49. Odile Chocolat, 829 Dundas W. tastytourstoronto.com.
Wednesday, February 18
The Sex Show Art exhibit. Feb 18-Mar 1, reception 8 pm Feb 19. Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen W. g1313.org.
