WEEK OF february 13-20
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Valentines & Valentines by Joani Delezen
Date Night Ideas
Oh, Valentine's Day. You either love it or think it's a pain in the ass. And no matter what, you know that it's one of the few nights of the year where ordering in and hitting up Redbox just doesn't cut it. Whether you're in a relationship or single, there's always a lot of pressure to do something "special." But you don't have to freak out about it too much this year—there are more than enough date-worthy events happening around town to help make planning an unforgettable evening easy. We've gone ahead and done the legwork for you, all you have to do is pick an event, hope it's not sold out and buy tickets.
♥ Sluggo's Punk Rock Promagedon
And They Called It Puppy Love ♥ Duh For Dogs
Remember The Spotted Dog Pet Boutique and Bakery? We hope you do, it only closed in December. If you and your puppy have been missing their fresh baked treats, we've got some good news. Starting Valentine's Day, they are reopening in a new location—a villa inside Duh. To celebrate their new digs, they'll be offering discounts and refreshments all day Friday. And yes, your dog is welcome to come shop with you. Details: duhpensacola.com
♥ My Furry Valentine
If you don't have a dog to spoil with Spotted Dog treats but want one, The Pensacola Humane Society is offering a pretty sweet Valentine's Day adoption
February 13, 2014
promotion. The ‘My Furry Valentine’ deal is a two-for-one adoption specials on certain animal couples. One couple that will be featured during the event is Djange and Maxwell, two-year-old inseperable Shepherd mixes. How can you say no? Details: pensacolahumane.org
Friday, Feb. 14 You're going to want to dress to impress at this Valentine's Day party. And not just because you can win a prize for being "best dressed" — but because it's a punk rock prom and you'd be crazy to miss your chance to rock a fitting get up. There will, of course, be dancing and DJ’s, plus a photo booth and a special appearance by everyone's favorite female hip-hip duo Cookies and Cake. It doesn't start until 9 p.m., so you have plenty of time to see "The Vagina Monologues" before and walk over. Yup, that sounds like a dream date to us. Details: facebook.com/sluggos.pals
♥ PLT's Short Attention
Span Theatre
Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday Feb. 16 (plus additional shows next weekend) Thinking about taking your date to a movie theater? Well, think a little harder and step up your game with an evening at the Pensacola Little Theatre. They are playing host to "Short Attention Span The-
ater," which is a series one-act plays that focus on the funny side of romance and relationships. You can also impress your date by telling them that most of the plays are original and unpublished, so they are seeing a world premiere performance. Details: pensacolalittletheatre.com
♥ P'Cola Love
Friday, Feb. 14 "An Evening of Champagne, Chocolate and Song" is how The Choral Society of Pensacola is billing their Valentine's event "To Pensacola With Love." Given that all the ingredients of a great date are built in the title—booze, food and music— it's pretty much a no brainer. Details: choralsocietyofpensacola.com
♥ The Vagina Monologues
Friday, Feb. 14 If you read anything in the paper prior this page, you already know about "The Vagina Monologues" performance, which the ladies of V-Day Pensacola are putting on. But just in case you didn't—here's another plug. You aren't going to find a cheaper (only $5) or more thoughtful way to spend Feb. 14 than this. Details: facebook.com/vdaypensacola
♥ Play Hockey
Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15 Nothing says "romance" like watching grown men rough each other up on ice skates. But seriously, if you're in a love with a sports fanatic we can't think of a better way to show them you "get" them than by spending Valentine's Day at The Hangar taking in an Ice Flyers game. Bonus points if you spring for seats on the glass. Details: pensacolaiceflyers.com
♥ PSO's Presents A Night at the Movies
Saturday, Feb. 15 "I'm taking you to see an Academy Award winner in the flesh." Yeah, that's a date night description you don't hear very often. But you can totally use it this year if you choose to wait a day and wow your valentine with an evening at the Saenger Theater featuring the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and celebrated composer Bill Conti. Details: pensacolasymphony.com (For a complete interview with Conti, turn to page 25) 15