Valentine's Day Ideas

SINGLES:

* The Broken Hearts Burlesque Ball February 13 : 9 p.m. Abbey Pub and Restaurant 3420 W. Grace St. Kimball 2 blocks north of Addison. Come see some of Chicago’s sexist Burlesque dancer.

*Lucky in Love Singles event for all ages, at Martini Ranch, 311 w Chicago, rsvp at Eurocircle.com $10 on Friday, Feb. 13

*Golden Arrow Party at Sam Maguires, 39 Orland Square Drive just outside the mall, this is a cupid.com event. Tickets are $25 and there are a few groups ages 33-43, 43-55 and 23-33 all begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12 log onto http://www.cupid.com/golden_arrow.aspx

*Thunderbird Singles – The world’s largest Free Valentine’s Day Singles Party will be hosted by Thunderbird Singles on Saturday, February 14th at the Woodfield Hyatt, 1800 East Golf Road in Schaumburg. Guests will be greeted by friendly hostesses at the door and entertained by their High Energy DJ with a hot dance mix on a huge dance floor. Special ice breaker games will help mingle and socialize. For more information, call 847-604-1199 or visit www.thunderbirdsingles.com

COUPLES

*Valentines Day Feb. 14, at Martini Park, 151 W Erie, beginning at 5 p.m., $48 per person, when you order a four course meal you get a free Moet champagne.

*TangoChicago Valentine’s Day Tango Party, on Feb. 14, at Tango Chicago, 408 S. Michigan. Dance the night away with your valentine. Includes an "absolute beginner's" class (7:30-9:30 p.m.) followed by an open dance session, plus appetizers, desserts and coffee and tea. Wear leather-soled shoes. $50 rspv at tangochicago.info

*Congress Plaza Hotel, 520 S. Michigan Avenue, on Feb. 14, doors open at 7 orchestra plays 8 to 1130p.m. $30 reservations, $35 at door only 300 tickets will be sold, blast from the past with Sinatra type music, singles and couples welcome call 773-857-7891 or go to
www.robertbensonmusic.com

DINNER

*Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar, 26 w 151 Butterfield road in Wheaton, reservations suggested Specials include asparagus and crab-topped filet, heart-shaped lobster ravioli and chocolate mousse. The regular menu is also available. On Valentine's Day, diners have the chance to win accommodations at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville, plus dinner and wine. 630-653-5800

*Chez Colette, 5550 N. River Road in Rosemont, 847-678-4488. Maine lobster Parisienne, grilled beef tenderloin and chocolate souffle. Feb. 14, 5 to 1130 p.m.

*Hotel Baker – Hotel Baker, 100 W. Main St. St. Charles has a weekend jammed packed with ways to celebrate your love this year for Valentine’s Day. Friday night there will be dinner and dancing in the Rainbow Room to the incredible music of Ed Collins for only $60 pp. Includes 4-course gourmet meal. The overnight package includes chocolates and sparkling wine for $199. Saturday night will feature a gourmet 4-course meal in ROX City Grill including soft, romantic music of The Wandering Endorphin for only $60 per person. 100 W. Main St. St. Charles. 630-584-2100. www.hotelbaker.com

*The Lodge –The Lodge, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle will be offering couples a 2 for 1 entrée special on any menu item and a $30 all inclusive wristband package this Valentine’s Day. Cover Gurl will be performing. 630-724-0450. www.thelodgeatfourlakes.com

OTHER

*White Castle 6059 S. LA Grange Rd., Countryside, IL. Enjoy dinner on a red cloth with a candle and waiter

*Puppy Love at the Copa, 1637 N. Clybourn 8 p.m. to 3 p.m., bring your dog

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