By: Jessie Monsivais Photo via: EATS Epicurea Restaurant & Bar’s Facebook
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Ah, Valentine’sbrDay. The perfect excuse to get out of the house and into something exciting. Whetherbrit’s a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, we’ve got you covered. Herebrare ten ideas for a local Valentine’s Day celebration.
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1. Grab a partnerbrand dance the night away aboard the USS Lexington this Valentine’s Day. Move tobrthe nostalgic sounds of the USS Lexington Big Band at the 27th Annual Stage DoorbrCanteen starting at 7 pm. For more information, call 1-888-4873. 2914 N.brShoreline Blvd.
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2. Enjoy a nightbrout with live music by Another Level at Love Stinks, Let’s Drink at ExecutivebrSurf Club from 8 pm – 11 pm. A unique event for those who want to enjoy greatbrfood, cold drinks, and a friendly atmosphere without the pressure ofbrValentine’s Day. 309 N. Water St.
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3. What isbrbetter than watching a movie on the big screen? Watching a FREE movie on thebrbig screen under the stars! On Friday from 7 pm – 10 pm cuddle up for thebrshowing of Downton Abbey at Waves Resort! Also, be sure to check out EatsbrEpicurea Restaurant & Bar for their fabulous dinner menu! 14353 CommodoresbrDr.
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4. Before orbrafter the movie, starting at 5 pm, indulge in a delectable three-course meal accompaniedbrby champagne and live harp music at Eats Epicurea Restaurant & Bar! Selectbrentrées prepared by top chefs, such as a pan-seared Mahi topped with a lemonbrarugula salad on a bed of creamy pesto orzo or a prime rib with parmesanbrrisotto and asparagus. Make your reservations by calling 361-589-4230. 14353brCommodores Dr.
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5. Let BellabrLuna make your Valentine’s Day special with fresh flowers and a candlelitbrdinner accompanied by jazz, a comedy show, and a special prix fixe menu,brincluding your choice of salad, garlic breadsticks, and entrée. Generalbradmission for the comedy show is $15 or $20 for preferred seating. Doors openbrat 5 pm, Jazz starts at 6 pm, the comedy show begins at 9:30 pm. To reservebryour table, call 361-887-4777. 429 Schatzell St.
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6. Fill yourbrnight with the best entertainment: live theater! Treat your date or bffs to abrspecial Valentine’s Day showing of Nunsense at Aurora Arts Theater. Completebrwith a salsa and queso bar, an appetizer buffet, and sweet treats bar. Doorsbropen at 6:30 pm. The show begins at 7:30 pm. To purchase tickets, call the BoxbrOffice at 631-851-9700. 5635 Everhart Rd.
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7. Plan your romanticbrdinner plans at Sugarbakers, featuring a special menu of scratch-made entrees,brincluding baked stuff lobster tail and crème brûlée and berry tarts forbrdessert. Dinner begins at 6 pm 8:30 pm. For reservations, call 361-884-9541.
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8. Has love donebryou wrong? Spend your Valentine’s Day detoxing negativity of the past with abrHot Yoga Sweat Session at Yoga Studio of Corpus Christi. No need to spend thisbrevening alone or get dressed up or do your hair. Come as you are and bring your friends for a night of fun and a chance to win free yoga class packs,brAlamo Draft House gift cards, t-shirts, and other miscellaneous prizes. Enjoybrspecial trivia questions, hosted by Michelle Acebo and C101’s Rex Gabriel frombr7:15 pm – 8:45 pm. Reserve your spot before it’s too late! Call 361-779-0183.br509 Clifford St.
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9. The funbrdoesn’t have to end once Valentine’s Day does. Get some fresh air and fly abrkite at Kite Day at Padre Island National Seashore on February 15 from 9 am – 3brpm. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. 20420 Park Road 22
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10. Finally, endbryour weekend right at Lazy Beach Brewing with sushi and beer. Gather withbrfriends or plan a lunch date with your other half on February 16 from 12 – 2 pmbrfor an afternoon of sushi rolling with D’Lish Foods. Learn the basics of abrsushi roll, what ingredients to use, how to roll, cut, and of course consume.brRegister for the class at lazybeachbrewing.com/sushi-101/ 7522 BichonbrDr. #100
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