Looking for a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Here are some of the best Valentine's events going on in Memphis and the Mid-South.
Wild Lovin' at the Zoo:
At this special adults-only program at
The Memphis Zoo, you can learn about the interesting mating habits of some animals. Alcohol will be served and attendees must be 21 or older.
February 7, 2009
7:00 p.m.
$40 per person
Call 901-333-6765 to register for this event.
Valentine's Dinner at the Zoo:
Looking for a wild way to celebrate Valentine's Day? You can share an elegant five course dinner with your sweetheart in Northwest Passage at
The Memphis Zoo. Each course will be paired with a wine.
February 12, 2009
6:30 p.m.
$125 per person
Call (901) 333-6572 for further information or to make reservations
Cyrano de Bergerac :
Unfamiliar with the play,
Cyrano de Bergerac? Remember the movie,
Roxanne with Steve Martin? The movie was based on the play. This classic love story will be performed live on stage at
Theatre Memphis, just in time for Valentine's Day.
February 13-March 1, 2009
Showtimes vary by date
$28 for adults, $10 for children under 12
Call the Theatre Memphis box office at (901) 682-8323 for tickets.
Memphis Riverboats Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise:
Take a romantic ride on a Mississippi riverboat! Memphis Riverboats offers a Valentine's Day dinner cruise that includes live music, a buffet style meal, and of course, a romantic cruise along the Mississippi River.
February 14, 2009
7:30 p.m.
$50 per adult, $48 for youth ages 13-17, and $30 for children ages 4-12. Children 3 and under are free.
Call (901) 527-BOAT for further information or to make reservations
The Art of Love Valentine's Dinner :
Enjoy a romantic evening of live music and fine dining at the Brushmark, located at the Brooks Museum of Art. Dinner includes a dessert and champagne pairing. Reservations are required.
February 14, 2009
6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
$80 per person
Call (901) 544-6225 for information or reservations
The Music of Nat King Cole:
Spend a romantic evening with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and special guest vocalist, John Pizzarelli. Pizzarelli will be singing the beloved songs of Nat King Cole at the
Cannon Center for Performing Arts.
February 14, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Tickets start at $28
Call (901) 537-2525 for tickets or additional information.
Food to Get You in the Mood:
Chez Philippe is hosting a special Valentine's Day dinner full of foods designed to get you in the mood for romance. The four-course meal will include three aphrodisiacs per course!
February 14, 2009
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
$95 per person or $133 per person with wine pairing, plus tax and gratuity
Call 901-529-4188 for reservations
Valentine's Package at the Peabody Hotel:
For an extravagant romantic getaway, the Peabody Hotel offers the Valentine's package. This package includes: one night's accommodations for two at the Peabody, a bottle of champagne, a horse drawn carriage ride, valet parking, and in-room breakfast the next morning.
This package is available February 13-15, 2009
$279 for double occupancy
Call (901) 529-4000 for further information or to make reservations
Abundance: Art in Motion :
In this special Valentine's Day event, four choreographers bring to life, through dance, works of art from four area museums: The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, the Metal Museum and Power House Memphis.
February 14th at 8:00 p.m.
February 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets start at $15
Call 901-737-7322 for tickets or more information.
The Couples Escape at Serenity Day Spa
Indulge in an afternoon of pampering and relaxation with your sweetheart. The Couples Escape Package includes a side-by-side full-body massage, followed by a romantic candle-lit lunch for two.
This package is available year-round
$180 per couple
Call (901) 751-4004 for further information or to make reservations.
