Thursday, February 9
Events
NO SWEETHEART REQUIRED Alternative Valentine’s cabaret featuring comedy, dance, music and theatre by Arlene Paculan, Erin Cowan, Liam Doherty and others. To Feb 13, nightly at 7:30 pm. $10-$20. Whistler’s Grille and Cafe, 995 Broadview. 416-421-1344, cabbagetowntheatre.com.
PASTEL SUPERNOVA’S LOVE LETTERS CABARET Pastel Supernova, Real-Girl Dolls and others. 8 pm, $20. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307.
SEXY HORMONES Valentine’s Day seminar. 7 pm. Free. Big Carrot, 348 Danforth. 416-466-2129.
A SWEET SOIRÉE – VALENTINE’S CABARET Kristin Sweetland, Captain Dirt & the Skirt, Jess McAvoy, Evalyn Parry, David Newland and others. 8 pm, $10. Cameron House Back Room, 408 Queen W. 416-703-0811.
Friday, February 10
Benefits
VALENTINE’S DINNER AND DANCE GALA (Heart to Heart Fdn) Live entertainment, a DJ, silent auction and more. 6:30 pm. $100. Presidente Banquet Hall, 1133 Creditstone (Concord). heart.2.heartfoundation@hotmail.com.
JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT (Newman Centre Music Ministry) Newman Jazz Group (DongHoon Lee, Barbara Forbes, JD Considine, Josh Brecka), Katie Young and Bruno Cormier. 7:30 pm, $15-$20. Newman Centre Chapel, 89 St George. 416-963-5137.
Events
BE MEIN VALENTINE! Skin Tight Outta Sight presents an evening of burlesque with guests Stocking Stripping Lederlads, Dirty Blonde Venus, Teutonic Terrors in Uniform and others. 9:30 pm. $30, adv $25. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635, bemeinvalentine2012.eventbrite.com.
CUPID’S CABARET Diana Salvatore, Suzana Da Camara and Her Company of Men. 8:30 pm. $17.50-$20. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.
DIRTY TALK: THE ADULT FANTASY ADVENTURE DJs Diana, Pam & Jaime spin Italo, disco house and indie dance music. 10 pm, free. Unlovable, 1415 Dundas W. 416-532-6669.
LATIN LOVE VALENTINE CELEBRATION This funder for an upcoming project by Aluna Theatre features music, dancing, finger food and more. 7:30 pm. $35-$40. Lambadina, 875 Bloor W. 416-536-2148, alunatheatre.ca.
LOVE TRAIN REVUE George St Kitts performs Motown classics. 8 pm. Tickets from $28. Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts, Mississauga. 905-306-6000.
A QUEER KIND OF VALENTINE’S RETURNS Debra Anderson, Suki Lee, Robert Blanchet, Roar, Rex Baunsit, Javier Pena, Danny & the Holy Mountain and Sara Meinke. 8 pm, $6. Habits Gastropub, 928 College. 416-533-7272.
VALENTINE’S DJ Val LaVille and DJ Tudor. 10 pm. The Local Company, 511 Danforth. 10 pm. 416-465-5522.
THE VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE DJs Curly Fanny, Dice Rocker, Purple Wolf, Team Tofu Killa, DJ Spako, Sting & Bump, the Fatty Boom Booms, and the Pie of Sumo spin Mod, soul, ska, R&R and funk. 9:30 pm, free. Smiling Buddha, 961 College. 416-516-2531.
VALENTINE FIESTA ROMANTICA Johannes Linstead, and Antonitas D’Havila play Gypsy flamenco guitar. 7 pm. $30-$50. Latin Fever, 7777 Keele, Concord. uofttix.ca.
VALENTINE JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE NEWMAN CENTRE MUSIC MINISTRY Newman Jazz Group (DongHoon Lee, Barbara Forbes, JD Considine, Josh Brecka), Katie Young and Bruno Cormier. 7:30 pm, $15-$20. Newman Centre Chapel, 89 St George. 416-963-5137.
Saturday, February 11
Benefits
FOR THE LOVE OF BALLET (National Ballet School) Evening of dinner, dance and student performances. 6 pm. $1,000. Ritz-Carlton Toronto, 181 Wellington W. 416-964-3780.
HAVE A HEART GALA (Wyatt’s Warriors Congenital Heart Defects Fdn of Canada) Cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing and more. 5 pm. $60-$110. Grand Baccus, 2155 McNicoll. wyattswarriors.ca.
HEARTS IN ARTS (Art City youth charity) Youth artist showcase with culinary artist Kyle Kough, performer KidCity, photographer Emma McCormick and others. 6:30 pm. $25, adv $20. ING Direct Café, 221 Yonge. sara@heartsinarts.com.
RHYTHM OF LOVE CHARITY CONCERT (Jane Finch Boys Club) Music by Carma and Alley Beat Grind, a silent auction and door prizes. 7 pm. $25, stu $5. Channel Pub & Grill, 2 Villiers. 905-541-5542.
Events
A JAZZ VALENTINE Micah Barnes & Jackie Richardson, David Restivo, and Paul Novotny perform. 8:30 pm. $25-$27. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.
BUMP’N HUSTLE LOVE UNLIMITED: 16TH ANNIVERSARY & VALENTINES BASH DJs Paul E Lopes & Mike Tull spin soul, funk, house, disco, Latin, hip-hop and boogie. 10 pm, $10. Rivoli Upstairs, 332 Queen W. 416-596-1908.
EROTIC ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Subversive, sassy and sexy creations from local artists. Noon-8 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
LAST VALENTINE’S B4 THE APOCALYPSE Concert withAlpha Couple, Doom Tickler, pachamama, DJ US Girls, and DJ Slim Twig. 9 pm. $5. Double Double Land, 209 Augusta.
LOVE FOR TWO: VALENTINE’S WEEKEND CONCERT Carlos Morgan & the Flow. 8 pm. $15-$20. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst. 416-913-8197.
LOVE, SCARBOROUGH Celebrate the month of love with baking crafts, chocolatey treats and more. Today and tomorrow. Pwyc. Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley. 416-338-8807.
ONE LOVE VALENTINE’S PARTY The Irieband. $5/pwyc. 221 Sterling, unit 3. 647-833-4202.
PLAYBOY: THE VALENTINE’S ISSUE Clara Venice performs an all-love-song show. 8 pm. $10. Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen W. 416-531-5042.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ROMANCE? Learn the fine art of romance as observed in the animal kingdom at an evening of food and fun. 6:30 pm. $50, cpl $90. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
TANGO VALENTINE’S MASQUERADE BALL Performances by Ezra Azmon and his collective, tango music, dancing and more. 8:30 pm. $10-$20. Hart House Debates Rm, 7 Hart House. taldion.com.
VALENTINE’S AT TORONTO SALSA PRACTICE No lesson, beginners to pros, no partner required. 3:30-5:30 pm and 5:30-8 pm. $5. Trinity-St. Paul’s Church, 427 Bloor W. torontosalsapractice.com.
VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW The Foggy Hogtown Boys play. 8 pm. $10. Silver Dollar, 486 Spadina. 416-975-0909.
VALENTINE’S FETISH BALL Performances by Mimi Cherry Burlesque, a latex fashion show, grappling pit, body painting, DJs Warmuffin and others. $20. Opera House, 735 Queen E. valentinesfetishball.com.
VALENTINE VAMPS’ BURLESQUE 9 pm. $5. Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen W. 416-504-4239.
VALENTINE’S WEEKEND AT THE ZOO Kids can bring a valentine for their favourite animal and get in free. Today and tomorrow 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Free w/ admission. Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale N of 401. 416-392-5929.
X AND O SHOW Live saucy sketching, a kissing booth and more. 9 pm. $10. Charlotte Room, 19 Charlotte. lovermagazine.ca.
Sunday, February 12
Events
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE DIY WORKSHOP Learn about chocolate and how to make truffles. 11 am-1 pm. $25. Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard E. Pre-register chocolatetruffleworkshop.eventbrite.com.
LOVE ALWAYS Emerson Broooks, Othello, Erin Hunt, Joe Louis, PG, Savannah Re, Staasia Daniels and others play R&B. $15, $25 per couple. Pacha Lounge, 1305 Dundas W. 416-530-4781. lovealwaysrnb.com.
PRE-VALENTINE CELEBRATION Cuba Tradicional Quartet. Bloom Restaurant, 2315 Bloor W. 416-767-1315.
PUZZLES, PINPRICKS AND KNOTS OF LOVE Workshop for ages 12 and up on the history of the paper valentine. 1-3 pm. $20. Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide E. Pre-register 416-865-1833.
SPENCER GORDON/NATHANIEL G MOORE/EVIE CHRISTIE/MAT LAPORTE Valentine poetry reading. 8 pm. Free. Universal Grill, 1071 Shaw. 416-588-5928.
VALENTINE CANDY-MAKING FAMILY WORKSHOP Make old-fashioned candy and chocolates in the historic kitchen. 1-4 pm. $20, child $15. Todmorden Mills, Pottery E of Bayview. 416-396-2819.
VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETS & CHOCOLATE TOUR Walking tour around Kensington Market to sample chocolates, cupcakes and other goodies. 11:30 am & 2 pm. $30, child $10. Butterfly Bakery, 492 Dundas W. tastytourstoronto.com.
WILL YOU BE MY VALENTINE? The Holy Gasp, Rambunctious and Jumple. Doors 8 pm, $8. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307.
Monday, February 13
Events
BOSSA NOVA FOR LOVERS Gord Sheard, Bill McBirnie, George Koller, Mark Kelso, Luanda Jones and Barbra Lica play Latin jazz. Doors. 7 pm. $32-$37. Old Mill Inn, 21 Old Mill. 416-236-2641. jazz.fm.
THREE SHORT SILENT FILMS BY BUSTER KEATON ABOUT LOVE AND ROMANCE Screenings of films including Neighbors and The Balloonatic with live piano scores by Robert Bruce. 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $12. Trinity St Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor W. robertbrucemusic@gmail.com.
TWEETGASM: LOVEFOOLS EDITION DIRTY BINGO Valentine’s bingo event. 7:30 pm. Free. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. 416-531-4635.
Tuesday, February 14
AMORE Soprano Julie Makerov accompanied by Anne Larlee. Noon. Free. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Richard Bradshow Amphitheatre, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231.
BLOODY VALENTINE MASSACRE Singles, couples or menages of all types party with gory costumes, fake blood, bloody drinks, free ping pong (after 9 pm), a killer photo booth and more. 9 pm. SPiN Toronto, 461 King W, lower level. rockitpromo.com.
THE KEYHOLE SESSIONS: LUST Alternative Valentine’s Day life-drawing session. 7:30 pm. $20, stu $17. Great Hall, 1087 Queen W. thekeyholesessions.com.
LOVE NEAR BELLWOODS Love song showcase with Dave Monks (Tokyo Police Club), Luke Laldonde (Born Ruffians), Chris White (Bellewoods), plus a vinyl DJ dance party. $7. OZ GALLERY, 134 Ossington. $7. 416-792-5511.
LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY: BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE TORONTO HUMANE SOCEITY Sandra Fann, Laura Nashman, Cindy Ashton, Alan Stellings and Indulis Suna perform. 8 pm, $30. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton. 416-924-8180.
RITA’S PARLOUR: SEXY VALENTINE De Sotos, 1079 St Clair W. 416-651-2109.
ROM-COM DJ Parasol spins timeless pop and crooners. Free. COLD TEA, 60 Kensington.
ST VALENTINE’S DAY TEA Valentine treats and tea by the fireside. 1 pm. $10. Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas W. 416-394-8113.
SWEET LOVE Alithea Cameron Quintet perform soul, jazz and blues classics. Dinner 6 & 8:30 pm, show 7 & 9:30 pm. $69, $15 standing only. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307.
VALENTINE BACHATA CLASS Learn this romantic dance from the Dominican Republic. 7:30 pm. $10. Six Degrees, 2335 Yonge. 416-486-9666.
VALENTINE’S DAY Stacy Kaniuk, and Gray perform soul infused pop. 8 pm. $10. Rivoli, 332 Queen W. 416-596-1908.
VALENTINE’S DAY Sounds Different play experimental music and soundscapes. 8:30 pm. Aquila Upstairs, 347 Keele. 416-341-8487.
VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW Betty & the Bobs perform. $20-$22.50. Hugh’s Room, 2261 Dundas W. 416-531-6604.
VALENTINE’S DINNER & SHOW Carlo Berardinucci & Double A Jazz play romantic ballads. Alleycatz, 2409 Yonge. 416-481-6865.
VALENTINE’S JAZZ Brownman Quartet. 8 pm. $10. Trane Studio, 964 Bathurst. 416-913-8197.
Saturday, February 18
Benefits
BUTCH FEMME SALON: CABARET OF LOVE (People with AIDS Soc) Burlesque, music and dance with Rowena Fonseka, Belle Jumelles, Chase and others. 9 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Rivoli, 332 Queen W. butchfemmesalon@gmail.com.
Events
VAMPIRE LOVE BALL 3 DJ Sumation spins. Doors 10 pm. $5-$7. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. 416-760-6514.
WHEN TIRCIS MET CHLORIS Concert with the Musicians in Ordinary, Hallie Fishel, Bud Roach, and John Edwards. 8 pm. $20-$25. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton. 416-535-9956.
