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Truffles & Wine: a Valentine Pairing in the Valley — Enjoy a tasty afternoon with a pairing of local, artisan truffles by Truffle Shuffle thoughtfully paired with wines from Stangeland Vineyards & Winery, 8500 Hopewell Road NW. Three opportunities – 12, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11. Cost: $32. Click here for tickets.
Nothing says I love with like the Cherry City Roller Derby’s annual (family-friendly) Valentine’s Day mash-up bout “My Bloody Valentine.” Food and drink available for purchase.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE
Cost: $12 in advance; $15-16 at the door. Children 5 & younger are free. Click here for tickets.
Info: cherrycityrollerderby.com
Try out watercolor painting in a friendly atmosphere with a glass of wine in hand at Valentine’s Wine and Watercolor. Learn how to paint a romantic sunset scene with watercolor artist Elisa Mack. Materials, instruction and hors d’oeuvres are included in price. Wine tasting and/ or bottles of wine can be purchased separately.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, February 11
Where: Chemeketa Cellars Tasting Room, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW
Cost: $40. Click here to register.
Tap your toes at the Second Friday Ceili on Friday, February 10. No experience (or partner) is needed…but it’s ok if you have either or both 😉 With a couple of simple steps (forwards and back and sideways), you can dance any dance. No special shoes are needed; tennis shoes/sneakers are great. Oh and beginners are always welcome, too! All dances are walked and called. This month features live music by Bob Soper and Joe Root and dances called by Bruce Kenny. Bottled water will be available for purchase or bring your own.
When: Friday, February 10. Doors at 7 p.m., dance instruction begins at 7:15, and live music starts at 8.
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE
Cost: $10 per person
Info: ceiliofthevalley@gmail.com
Grab your plus one for Valentine’s Partner Painting + Wine with Rachael Jones of Cloverfall Designs. After a relaxing evening of painting and wine, you’ll leave with your own mushroom-themed creation that will conjoin with your partner’s painting when together. All supplies are provided; just bring yourself, a partner, friend or a plus-one.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb 11
Where: Common People Yoga, 360 Liberty St SE
Cost: $25 per person. Register here.
There’s a 60’s LOVE Valentines Day Party with themed drinks and specials, 8 p.m. Friday, February 10 at Shooters Cafe & Saloon
On V-Day proper….
Let’s talk about sex, baby! Enjoy Sexy Talk, a steamy stand-up comedy show where comics riff on audience questions about sex, love and relationships. Audience members will be able to anonymously text their spicy questions before and during the show. Hosted by hilarious Salem darlings Curtis Everetts and Tony Meyer. Food and drinks are available for purchase during the show.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 14
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE
Cost: $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Click here for tickets.
Age: 21 and older
Wild Pear is hosting a special Valentine’s Day menu on February 14. See what they’re serving here. Dinner reservations are required with seatings at 5, 5:15, 5;30, 7, 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Reserve your spot by calling 503-378-7515.
Barrel & Keg is hosting a five-course Valentine’s Day wine dinner. Light hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be served at the bar at 6 p.m. with dinner promptly at 6:30. Additional wine by the glass, beer and hard cider menu available for purchase. Click here for the menu.
When: Tuesday, February 14
Where: Barrel & Keg, 1190 Broadway St NE
Cost: $75 per person (includes an expertly paired bottle of wine per couple)
Reservations required. Save your spot here.
Woo your sweetheart with an elegant dinner featuring a curated tasting menu at Paradiso at the Grand Theatre — Click here for the menu.
When: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14
Cost: $80 per person; $120 with wine pairings
Call 971-707-4098 to make your reservations.
Cória Estates is hosting an intimate three-course Valentine’s Day Dinner featuring live music by Mitch Lies The menu includes caprese appetizer, spaghetti and meatballs entree and red velvet cake dessert. You’ll get a bottle of Cória’s 2018 ‘Grey Label’ Pinot noir, two special pours and two Cória wine glasses to take home. Limited Availability.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. February 14
Where: Cória Estates, 8252 Redstone Ave SE
Cost: $85 per person. Tickets are sold out but you can join the waitlist here.
Miller’s BBQ and NW Event Producers present Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two featuring four courses paired with wine, plus live music by Manny Martinez & Wes Tjernlund Jazz Duo. Click here for the menu.
When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 14
Where: 3800 Liberty Rd S
Cost: $100. Click here for tickets.
The Yard Food Park will have live tunes by French artist Eric John Kaiser 5 to 8 p.m.
King’s Kitchen is hosting a special Valentine’s dinner—a five-course meal experience—in collaboration with Taproot Old Mill Cafe 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 14. You must RSVP and pay a deposit. Cost is $100 couple ($50 deposit); $60 individual ($30 deposit). Alcoholic drinks are sold separately. Email kingskitchen86@gmail.com to make your reservation.
Valentine’s Day at Archive Coffee & Bar includes holiday-themed specials running from Saturday, Feb 11 through Tuesday, Feb 14.
