Date
Night
A sweet selection of events
for just the two of you!
By Melanie Heimburg
V101.1’s
Super Love Jam (Feb 7)
Love is in the air—and
so are the romantic, old-school love jams! Music by Heatwave, Zapp and
others will give
you more bounce to the ounce, baby! Concert begins 7:30pm at Arco Arena.
$23.50-$33.50. www.V1011fm.com
Noches
Calientes (Feb 12-15)
Mix one part romantic and one part classic with
extra heaping of Latin spice to ensure a white hot Valentines weekend! Sizzling
and pulsating rhythms, sensual choreography and steamy voices highlight this
mixed repertory show, presented by Sacramento Ballet. Not suitable for young
children. 7:30pm Thurs-Sat and 2pm Sun at the Sacramento Community Center Theatre
in Downtown Sacramento. $28-$63. 808-5181. www.SacBallet.org
Valentine's
Eve Affair (Feb 13)
Fine art is for lovers! Get your pre-party on during this evening filled
with live music, dancing wine, auctions and, of
course, fine art courtesy of The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center. 6-9pm at St. Katherine
Greek Orthodox Church’s Tsakopoulos Hall in Elk Grove. $30 per person.
685-5992.
Decadence
for Two (Feb 14)
Perfect for foodies in love, this demonstration-style
class lets you and your Valentine relax by candlelight while sipping wine and
sharing scrumptious small plate items (including cheeses and artisan bread,
antipasto, fruits and chocolates). Jeremy Mosher, cheese specialist, and Jennifer
Mitchell, passionate cook, lead this how-to workshop. Must be 21 or older.
6pm at Whole Foods, Sacramento. $25. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.
488-2800. www.WholeFoods.com
Couples
Yoga (Feb
14)
Expand
your yoga experience with your partner’s
helping hand. Traditional postures transform into mutually beneficial poses
for both individuals. Learn how to hold poses longer with less effort during
an afternoon of partner yoga, which emphasizes trust, interdependence, humor
and joy. 1-3pm at Sattva Yoga & Pilates in Rocklin. $50 per couple. 624-9642.
www.SattvaYogaAndPilates.com
Wine & Chocolate
Tasting (Feb 14)
Celebrate today the local and organic way! Enjoy
a luscious chocolate fondue with wines and bubbly, organic appetizers
and live music. Must be 21 or older. 4-6pm at Sacramento Food Co-op Community
Learning Center in Sacramento. $15, $12 for Co-op owners. 455-2667. www.SacFoodCoop.com
12th
Annual Wine & Chocolate
Weekend (Feb 14 & 15)
Taste world class,
handcrafted wines paired with decadent chocolate treats at 40 wineries in the
Lodi Appellation. Get lucky at any participating winery when you unwrap a “Golden
Ticket” to win a wine country getaway (or 100’s of other prizes).
A portion of proceeds benefit Children’s Cancer Research. 11am-4pm each
day in Lodi Wine Country. $35 in advance, $45 at the door, free for designated
drivers. (209) 367-4727. www.LodiWineAndChocolate.com
Tango
Fire (Feb
17)
Featuring a quintet of musicians, ten dancers, and one singer, Tango
Fire traces the
history of tango, considered to be one of the most alluring
and dramatic dances. The historic journey traces the tango from its origins
in the red light district of Buenos Aires to the glamour of the Roaring Twenties
and evolution to contemporary ballroom. Muy romántico! 8pm at Mondavi
Center’s Jackson Hall in Davis. $25-$45. (530) 754-2787. www.MondaviArts.org
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