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Romantic Places to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Metro Detroit in 2023
Megan Lasley
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Luckily, metro Detroit serves up numerous romantic places to celebrate the day of L-O-V-E.
Check out the list below to find places to enjoy. Make sure to click on the location and visit the website to make your reservations.
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Drink Love Potion #9
The War Memorial - Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Join Tammy's Tastings cocktail class on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7-9 p.m., to learn what strawberries, honey, saffron, watermelon, and chocolate all have in common. History is filled with stories of lust and love-inspiring foods, so just in time for Valentine's Day, here's a whimsical cooking class featuring those ingredients. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here and visit the website.
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Detroit Opera Recital Series: Valentine's Day Concert
The War Memorial - Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms MI
Detroit Opera House resident artists Sopranos, Melanie Spector and Elizabeth Polese, mezzo-soprano Gabrielle Barkidjija, tenor Leo Williams and baritone Ben Reisinger will perform a selection of duets and ensembles with love as the central theme on Friday, Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. For more info information and to purchase tickets, click here and visit the website.
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Dine at Michigan's Most Romantic Restaurant
The Whitney - Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI
Valentine's Day weekend, fall in love all over again at The Whitney. Enjoy this special romantic holiday weekend with a special four-course dinner menu, complete with a strolling violinist throughout the mansion and a souvenir red rose for each couple. This special dinner will be served Friday, Feb. 10, Saturday, Feb. 11, Sunday, Feb. 12, and Tuesday, Feb. 14. click here and visit the website to purchase a pre-paid reservation.
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Enjoy a Night of Jazz
Cliff Bell's - Park Avenue, Detroit MI
Detroit's own Michael Malis, a multi-faceted musical artist, performs as a jazz musician, composes for the concert stage, and contributes to multidisciplinary collaborations. Enjoy an evening lost in his musical talents on Sunday, Feb. 12, 7:30-11 p.m. Click here and visit the website to purchase tickets.
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Enjoy Cocktails by Candlelight
The War Memorial - Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms MI
The War Memorial is transforming the historic Alger House into a premiere cocktail lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 6:30-9 p.m. Guests are invited to "wine down" after a long workday as they surround themselves with the lustrous glow of the historic fireplaces, friends old and new, and their favorite cocktail in hand. One complimentary libation, light snacks, and an endless supply of board games are included. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here and visit the website.
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Find Your Aura at Aura Aura
Aura Aura - Aura Photography - Detroit, MI USA
Unique to Detroit, Aura Aura is an out-of-the-box practice by Eileen Lee. At Aura Aura, you can discover your aura through Eileen's unique experience and perspective via images. For more information and to make a reservation, click here and visit the website.