LIST: Valentine’s Day events in the Richmond area
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia is for Lovers! Whether you're celebrating self-love, friendship or romantic love on Valentine's Day, 8News has compiled a list of events for all. ❤️The Silent Valentine at The Valentine❤️ From 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, folks can celebrate Valentine's Day at a silent headphone party at The Valentine. According to organizers, your wireless headphones will have multiple live DJ channels that you can pick from. As well as music, attendees can enjoy glow-in-the-dark accessories, Valentine's Day cocktails available for purchase and photo opportunities. To grab your ticket, visit the event's page. ????????Kiss of The Vampire Soirée at Immortal Forest???????? The soirée will be held from 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 until 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Immortal Forest, located at 123 East Main St. Formal or semi-formal vampiric attire is encouraged for all attendees. A Vampire King and Queen will be crowned to those who are deemed best-dressed. A $50 gift card will be given to both the king and queen. In addition, prizes will be given to attendees with the best makeup, the best fangs and more. Attendees can also enjoy beverages from the private bar and photo opportunities. To grab your tickets, visit the event's page. ????Wine and Geescakes Flights hosted by James River Cellars???? At any time from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, folks can enjoy a special pairing of James River wines and Geescakes' mini cheesecakes. Patrons will get a flight of four wines, each paired with a mini cheesecake in one of the following flavors: strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter cheesecake, peaches and cream cheesecake and cookies and cream cheesecake. James River Cellars Winery is located at 5 Steam Brewery Court in Henrico County. Preorder is required. To do so, visit the winery's website. ❤️Lockn Vertical Tasting at Black Heath Meadery❤️ From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, attendees can sample meads inspired by musicians. The tasting costs $40 per person. The following meads will be available for tasting: Don't You Mead Somebody to Love for Jefferson AirplaneValhalla for Robert PlantPitcher of Nectar for PhishDemon Sweat for WeenNew Meadway Boogie for Dead & Co.Meadnight Special for John FogertyMead & My Uncle for Dead & Co.Sweet & Dandy for Toots & the Maytals The meadery is located at 1313 Altamont Avenue in Richmond. To reserve your spot, visit the event's page. ????Love In The Time Of... Art Exhibition???? From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at Petersburg Area Art League, visitors can see works created by six local artists. The art includes multidimensional and 2D works. The exhibition, which is free to visit, is located at 7 East Old Street in Petersburg. For more information, visit the organization's website.
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia is for Lovers! Whether you're celebrating self-love, friendship or romantic love on Valentine's Day, 8News has compiled a list of events for all.
❤️The Silent Valentine at The Valentine❤️
From 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, folks can celebrate Valentine's Day at a silent headphone party at The Valentine.
According to organizers, your wireless headphones will have multiple live DJ channels that you can pick from.
As well as music, attendees can enjoy glow-in-the-dark accessories, Valentine's Day cocktails available for purchase and photo opportunities.
To grab your ticket, visit the event's page.
????????Kiss of The Vampire Soirée at Immortal Forest????????
The soirée will be held from 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 until 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Immortal Forest, located at 123 East Main St.
Formal or semi-formal vampiric attire is encouraged for all attendees.
A Vampire King and Queen will be crowned to those who are deemed best-dressed. A $50 gift card will be given to both the king and queen. In addition, prizes will be given to attendees with the best makeup, the best fangs and more.
Attendees can also enjoy beverages from the private bar and photo opportunities.
To grab your tickets, visit the event's page.
????Wine and Geescakes Flights hosted by James River Cellars????
At any time from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, folks can enjoy a special pairing of James River wines and Geescakes' mini cheesecakes.
Patrons will get a flight of four wines, each paired with a mini cheesecake in one of the following flavors: strawberry cheesecake, peanut butter cheesecake, peaches and cream cheesecake and cookies and cream cheesecake.
James River Cellars Winery is located at 5 Steam Brewery Court in Henrico County. Preorder is required. To do so, visit the winery's website.
❤️Lockn Vertical Tasting at Black Heath Meadery❤️
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, attendees can sample meads inspired by musicians. The tasting costs $40 per person.
The following meads will be available for tasting:
Don't You Mead Somebody to Love for Jefferson Airplane
Valhalla for Robert Plant
Pitcher of Nectar for Phish
Demon Sweat for Ween
New Meadway Boogie for Dead & Co.
Meadnight Special for John Fogerty
Mead & My Uncle for Dead & Co.
Sweet & Dandy for Toots & the Maytals
The meadery is located at 1313 Altamont Avenue in Richmond. To reserve your spot, visit the event's page.
????Love In The Time Of... Art Exhibition????
From 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14 at Petersburg Area Art League, visitors can see works created by six local artists. The art includes multidimensional and 2D works.
The exhibition, which is free to visit, is located at 7 East Old Street in Petersburg. For more information, visit the organization's website.