If you're looking for things to do this weekend, it's all about the love. Add some spice to your Valentine's celebration with a burlesque show at Hopmonk Tavern. Learn about the courtship of wild animals at Safari West's Rumble in the Jungle. Sample the sensuous flavors of wine and chocolate at Paradise Ridge's annual Valentine's event. All this and more is in our list of things to do.
Friday, Feb. 10
‘Running Wild’ Film Premiere: This Friday, be one of the first to see the locally filmed movie, “Running Wild,” starring Sharon Stone and produced by Petaluma native, Ali Afshar. Come at 6:30 p.m. for a meet and greet with Afshar, following by the movie screening at either 7 p.m. or 9:10 p.m. Find out more at theaters.runningwildmovie.com.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Whole Lotta Love Burlesque: Bring in the season of love this Saturday with a night of burlesque, belly dance, prizes, vendors and a dance party at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol. Doors open for this 21-plus event at 9 p.m., and the show kicks off at 10 p.m. tickets are $15-$20 general admission, and $50-$120 for VIP options. Find out all the details at cabaretdecaliente.com.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival: Fishing, archery, tours, live music, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Milt Brandt Visitors Center, Lake Sonoma, Healdsburg. Free. lakesonoma.org.
Feb. 11 & 12
Rumble in the Jungle: This weekend, enjoy a romantic tour of Safari West for the wildlife preserve’s annual Valentine’s event, otherwise known as the Safari Sex Tour. On Saturday or Sunday, learn how the animals of the safari romance each other, and maybe even see a few in action. The 6-hour event starts at noon, and includes brunch, an “amour” celebration and concludes with the tour. Admission is $148.50, and is for adults only. Find our more at safariwest.com.
Feb. 11 & 12
Valentine’s Wine & Chocolate: Nothing pairs with love better than wine and chocolate. Celebrate Valentine’s Day this Saturday at Paradise Ridge Winery for their annual wine and chocolate pairing event. Admission is $25-$30, and the event starts at 11 a.m. Find out more at prwinery.com.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Valentine’s Wine and Tapas Pairing: This Saturday, 12-4 p.m. at Treasure Island Wines. celebrate love with tapas style appetizers, including melon and ham skewers, chicken skewers, Tortilla Española and more. Along with a variety of wines, the event will also feature a few tank and barrel samples with the options to purchase some futures. Tickets are $20 in advance. Find out more at tiwines.net.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Haters vs. Daters: Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, this is the wine event for you. La Crema’s Healdsburg tasting Lounge is offering two special flights — the “Haters Flight” and the “Daters Flight” — served between 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both flights conclude with a delicious food bite. Cost is $15, or free for club members. Find out more at lacrema.com/lc-event.
Saturday, Feb. 11
Build the Perfect Cheese Plate: Nothing says romance like cheese. This Saturday, 12-4 p.m., couples are invited to Saralee’s Vineyard to learn how to create a perfectly balanced cheese and wine plate and attend a Chèvre making demonstration with La Crema’s Chef Tracey Shepos. Enjoy your masterpiece, and take a few goodies home, as well. Find out more at lacrema.com/lc-event.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Jack London Valentine’s Day Concert: This Sunday, the Jack London Piano Club celebrates Valentine’s Day with a romantic concert at Jack London State Historic Park. Performing on the same Steinway Grand Piano as London’s wife, Charmaine, the group will feature love songs and solos that include both classical and popular music. The event is 2-4:30 p.m. Admission and parking is $20. Find out more at jacklondonpark.com.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Stop Light Party at Flamingo: This Sunday at the Flamingo Resort, wear the colors of your status proud: green if you’re single, red if you’re taken and yellow if your relationship is complicated. Start the night at 7 p.m. with an hour-long Salsa lesson, or at 8:15 p.m. for a Bachata lesson. Starting at 9:15 p.m. is the open dance, with DJ Antonio playing the best of Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha-Cha and Merengue. Admission is $10 and includes lessons. 21-plus. Find our more at santarosasalsa.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Kendall-Jackson Valentine’s Day Dinner: This Valentine’s Day, say “I love you” with an exquisite dinner at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. with appetizers that include Hog Island oysters, caviar, crab cakes and more. The four-course dinner continues with lobster salad, red wine risotto, beef wellington and raspberry sorbet, each course paired with the perfect glass of wine. Cost is $125 per person, or $100 for club members. RSVP at 800-769-3649. Find out more at kj.com.
For more Valentine’s wine events, see our A La Carte listings here. For other Valentine’s Day events, visit pressdemocrat.com/events.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Songwriters-in-the-Round: Local songwriter Jon Gonzales presents an evening with Sonoma County songwriters at Hopmonk Tavern this Wednesday at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol. Starting at 7:30 p.m., hear stories and songs from Megan McLaughlin, Jeff Falconer, Brianna Lee of Girls + Boys and Justin Walters. Admission is $8. Find out more at hopmonk-sebastopol.ticketfly.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
One Love Diversity Festival: Continue the love fest this Wednesday with the first ever SRJC One Love Diversity Festival. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bertolini Quad on the Santa Rosa campus, guests are invited to enjoy entertainment and food, to celebrate diversity and to learn more about the JC’s wide range of student services and programs. Find out more at santarosa.edu.
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