Valentine’s Day is always a day of celebrating what unites all Phoenicians— love! But, the debate of what to do to express said love is a dilemma every couple must face. Luckily, Phoenix has many options for a diverse range of activities to celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday. From a free movie in the park, to an upscale locally-sourced dinner, there is an activity to be found and enjoyed for every couple.
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1. The Proposal— Valentine’s Day Free Movie in the Park
DTPHX Inc. invites you for a night of romantic fun and laughs, for a free-of-charge screening of “The Proposal”. Bring a date or friends to Patriots Park at CityScape in Downtown Phoenix on Friday at 7:30 p.m. for an affordable Valentine’s Day activity. Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, this is the perfect activity!
2. U.S. Premiere— “Frida” by Ballet Arizona
Treat yourself and, more importantly, your date, to a night of stunning cultural ballet at Symphony Hall this weekend. “Frida” is a retelling about Frida Kahlo’s life experiences as a renowned artist struck by lifelong tragedy. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, with music by Peter Salem, this will be a powerful night of beautiful performance. Catch the performance during its U.S. premiere from Feb. 13-16.
3. PhxArt Date Night
Phoenix Art Museum is hosting a Valentine’s Day Date Night on Feb. 14 from 6-8 p.m. Bring a date, and enjoy a night of love-themed refreshments, explorations of the museum and special Valentine’s Day programming. Enjoy a deep exploration of a single work of art at the museum, in which a docent will take you and your date through a 30-minute interactive talk to delve deeper into the background of specific pieces in the museum! This event is free with general admission to the museum, and free for Phoenix Art Museum Members.
4. Valentine’s Day Dinner at Carcara
Enjoy a night of culinary delight with your partner at Carcara at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on Friday! Reserve any table from 4-10 p.m. through OpenTable, and delight in Carcara’s locally-sourced menu. Live music and a three-course dinner for $89 will be a perfect night for any lovebirds.
5. Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton
This hour-long candlelit performance of tunes from the hit show will be sure to enchant any couple on Valentine’s Day. The show is famous for its use of classical renditions of modern pop music, such as Harry Styles and Billie Eilish. The ambience and stunning performance will prove perfect for an evening of Regency-related fun.
