CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Maybe you waited a little too long to find Valentine’s Day plans. Don’t worry; there are plenty of things to do today in Cleveland. Here are 19 ideas:
Moises Borges at Nighttown
Nighttown will conclude its week of Valentine’s Day programming on Friday night, when Moises Borges performs Brazilian love songs all night long. Tickets $20-$30.
12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland
8:30 p.m., Feb. 14
Great Lakes Theater presents “Sleuth”
Who doesn’t love a good mystery? This Tony-winning play is a mind-bending whodunit thriller about a suspense writer who invites his wife’s lover and fellow game enthusiast to the house, where a series of events challenges the audience to decipher what’s real and what’s not. Tickets, $15-$89.
Hanna Theatre, 2067 East 14th St., Cleveland
7:30 p.m., Feb. 14
Comedy Laugh Fest at Wolstein Center
You'll be rolling in the aisles as two of "The Original Kings of Comedy" -- Cedric the Entertainer and D.L. Hughley -- bring their acts to the CSU campus. The show also features performances by Earthquake, Nephew Tommy, and Deon Cole. Tickets, $42-$102.
8 p.m., Feb. 14
Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland
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Cleveland Golf & Travel Show at I-X Center
Whether you're ready for the pro tour or just a weekend duffer, you'll find a wide selection of clubs, balls, clothing, and accessories. Plan your next golfing vacation, hit the demo range to try out the latest equipment, or test your driving or putting skills for a chance to win a prize. Tickets, $12 (cash only at door).
I-X Center, 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 14
clevelandgolfandtravelshow.com
Beer tapping at Masthead Brewery
Heinen’s and Masthead collaborated to create a Valentine’s Day treat of a drink: Marshmallow Rotunda. To make the IPA, Masthead threw in a dozen bags of marshmallows to the mix during the brewing process.
1261 Superior Ave., Cleveland
11 a.m.-midnight, Feb. 14
Cupid’s Undie Run Cleveland
Clothes? You don’t need no stinkin’ clothes for this event. Show up in your undies for a brief run (we’re talking 15 minutes tops) and then head inside for a fun dance party. The event raises money for neurofibromatosis research. Registration, $40.
South Side, W. 11th St., Cleveland
Noon-4 p.m., Feb. 14
Explorer Lecture at Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Turn your date night into an evening of education. Guest lecturer Dr. Kaeli Swift, from the University of Washington, will put a new meaning to “bird brain” when she delves into the complexity of avian brains and thought patterns. Make things a little more romantic with the “Birds of a Feather” date night package, which includes lecture tickets, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a private planetarium show. $80 per couple.
1 Wade Oval Dr., Cleveland
5:30 p.m., Feb. 14
Anti-Valentine’s Day party at Great Lakes Brewing Company
Show yourself some self-love at Great Lakes Brewing Company’s anti-Valentine’s Day party. The event includes a photo booth, a tarot card reader, a cupcake decorating station, drinks and “eat your heart out” hors d’oeuvres stations. Tickets $45.
2516 Market Ave., Cleveland
7-10 p.m., Feb. 14
Gal-entine’s Day Prom at Beachland Ballroom
Ditch the guy and celebrate Galentine's Day with your besties. Dance the night away with performances by female-led acts like AJ and the Woods, Kid Tigrrr, Elizabeth Kelley, SexyPigDivas, Sarah Arafat, and Molly Andrews-Hinders. Tickets, $10.
Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland
8 p.m., Feb. 14
Burlesco at The 9
Chicago performer Elle Du Jour will headline a night of love-themed burlesque inside the Alex Theater, which also features Bella Sin, Holly Grail, Hellcat Rose, Cece Noir and Poppy Poison. Tickets $20.
2017 E. 9th St., Cleveland
8 p.m., Feb. 14
Jukebox Breakdown
“Dance, Dance” the night away to all your favorite pop-punk and emo hits at the Valentine’s Day edition of Jukebox Breakdown. The party goes down at Phantasy Nightclub, and it’ll feature a My Chemical Romance cover set by Columbus rock band Harmless Habit. Tickets $5.
11802 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
9 p.m., Feb. 14
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Sweetheart’s Sock Hop at Mahall’s
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll at Mahall’s on Valentine’s Day. The bar and bowling alley will pull out all the stops on its ‘50s Sock Hop, featuring DJs spinning the biggest hits of the ‘50s and a few dancing competitions throughout the night. In the basement, candlelight bowling will be available for purchase, too. Tickets $5.
13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood
9 p.m.-2 a.m., Feb. 14
Rock and Roll Drag Show: Valentine’s Day edition
For Valentine’s Day, the Little Rose Tavern will feature drag performances by Ramona Rattail, Magnolia D’Flowered, Kimmy Katarja and Joliee Blak. Live music will also be provided by Ma Holos, Style$tar and King Buu. $7 suggested donation.
14206 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
9 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 14
facebook.com/rocknrolldragshow
Orchid Mania at Cleveland Botanical Garden
"Vibrant Vietnam" is the theme of the garden's annual flower show, which celebrates that country's exotic beauty and vibrant culture with thousands of varieties of orchids on display. Tickets, $10-$15.
Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd., Cleveland
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 14
Winter exhibits at MOCA
The Museum of Contemporary Art hosts new exhibits -- Margaret Kilgallen’s “that’s where the beauty is.” and a group interactive multimedia display, “Temporary Spaces of Joy and Freedom” -- until mid-May. Free.
11400 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
11 a.m.-9 p.m., Feb. 14
“Sassy Mamas” at Karamu House
Described as a feisty romantic comedy, this play is about three middle-aged women in search of relationships with younger men. Just don't call them "cougars." They prefer "black panthers." Tickets, $20-$40.
Karamu House, 2355 E 89th St, Cleveland
7:30 p.m., Feb. 14
“Anastasia” at Playhouse Square
Based on the 1997 animated film, this lavish musical is about a young woman's journey of self discovery. Is Anya really the Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia, the last of the Romanovs? Tickets, $39-$129.
Connor Palace, 1615 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
7:30 p.m., Feb. 14
“American Playgrounds and Model Homes” show at Cleveland Print Room
Photographers Juan-Si González and Da’Shaunae Marisa Jackson examine America's changing landscape in the Cleveland Print Room’s first show of 2020. Free.
Cleveland Print Room, 2550 Superior Ave., Cleveland
Noon-6 p.m., Feb. 14
Cleveland Metroparks Toboggan Chutes
You'll find your thrill in the chill at the Chalet in Strongsville, whooshing down the 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes on an old-timey toboggan. Afterwards, warm up by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate. Tickets, $6-$12.
The Chalet in Millstream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Pkwy, Strongsville
6-10:30 p.m., Feb. 14
More things to do
Hoping to make more plans for the weekend? Check out our guide, which includes plenty of events that happen on Saturday and Sunday.