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There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
- Bates Nursery & Garden Center, 3810 Whites Creek Pk.
- Creekside Garden Center & Landscaping, 106 Harding Pl.
- Gardens of Babylon Landscapes, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
🥂 Keep spirits up
If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink. The following spots have weekday happy hours:
- Otto’s | Tues.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | After all, what pairs better with $5 house wines than a $10 cheese board? Also, enjoy $1 off drafts + well drinks.
- Hathorne | Tues.-Sun., 5-6 p.m. | “Joyful Hour” includes $2 off wines by the glass, $10 off wines by the bottle, $8-$10 cocktails, and $5 beers.
- Von Elrod’s Beer Hall and Kitchen | Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2-6 p.m. | Enjoy $1 off pretzels, beer, wine, cocktails + shandies.
For more options, check out our happy hour guide.
❤️ Valentine’s Day happenings
Love is in the air this week. From gals to pals and anyone in between, we’ve rounded up a few local Valentine’s events for you.
- Frothy Love Valentine’s Day Dinners | Monday, Feb. 13-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Frothy Monkey, locations vary | $65 | Enjoy a curated three-course dinner experience for two — add on a select bottle of wine for $30.
- Acme BFF Meetup | Monday, Feb. 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Acme Feed & Seed, 101 Broadway | Free | Meet new friends at this Galentine’s Day-themed gathering.
- Our Love is Here to Slay | Monday, Feb. 13-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Times vary | Rudy’s Jazz Room, 809 Gleaves St. | $25 | Stephanie Adlington will perform a selection of love songs and murder ballads.
- Whiskey Lovers Valentine’s Day Cocktail Party | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Harriet’s Rooftop, 710 Demonbreun St. | $35 | Admission includes two drink tickets, bites from Harriet’s Rooftop, photo booth fun, and more.
