If you've been putting off making Valentine's Day plans, you probably won't be able to get fancy dinner reservations, but it's not too late to make plans altogether. From a $12 Chastity Belt concert to Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery's floral pop-ups to rom-coms at Capitol Cider, there are lots of options that don't cost more than $15. See them all below, and find even more options on our complete Valentine's Day calendar.
SATURDAY
1. Valentine's Day Soul Nite
Celebrate Valentine's Day the Lo-Fi way with "vinyl soul for the lovers" provided by the Emerald City Soul Club. (Eastlake, $10)
2. MiniVan Morrison
Van Morrison tribute band MiniVan Morrison (natch) makes their Seattle debut for this Valentine's Party at the Tractor. (Ballard, $10)
3. Dancing on the Valentine 11
Adra Boo hosts a Valentine's Day dance party which doubles as a benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (Capitol Hill, $15)
4. Darling
Magik Muse will add "performance art" to the deep tunes of Monolink, Andy Warren, Michael Manahan, and Kinjo. (Downtown, $15)
5. the heartbreak science (af)fair
The 2nd annual heartbreak science (af)fair promises a video and live cooking performance, local artists, live installations, music, and plenty of chances to buy Valentine's Day gifts. (Capitol Hill, free)
SUNDAY
6. Valentine's Day at Linda's: Songs in the Key of Fuck
Linda's celebrates Valentine's Day the Linda's way, with a night of risqué jams "that would even make Prince blush." (Capitol Hill, free)
7. Mobile Food Rodeo: Round-Up #3
A perfect Valentine's Day for food lovers. Come to Fremont Sunday Market to browse local artisanal wares, thrift finds, and locally sourced food and goods—then stay for the wide variety of awesome food trucks. (Fremont, free entry)
8. Valentine's Day Floral Pop-Up
Both Hot Cakes locations will have floral vendors in the shops making Valentine's Day bouquets. While you're there, you can sip special cocktails and munch on Hot Cakes' February dessert: preserved Meyer lemon bread pudding. (Ballard & Capitol Hill, no cover)
9. Stiffed Tea Dance
DJ Dana Dub and Almond Brown celebrates Valentine's Day the Stiffed way, with disco and a dollar beer bust. (Downtown, free)
10. Love Don't Cost a Thing
A free Valentine's Day party at Moe Bar with 187 Moochie and Tony Goods on the decks. (Capitol Hill, free)
11. VHS Über Alles' Valentine's Day Special: The Demon Lover
For only $2, you can watch a group of hippies join an occult study group and the subsequent shit that goes down. What a sweet Valentine's Day! (University District, $2)
12. Valentine's Day at Skylark
Have yourself a metal V-Day at Skylark with some Pacific Northwest hesh squads. (West Seattle, $5)
13. Opera on Tap
Professional opera singers performing in "Seattle's most infamous dive bar": sounds like a recipe for romance. (University District, $5)
14. Broken Hearts Ball
Thrasher's Corner will perform a Valentine's Day set for a neat six dollars, backed up by others of their ilk. (Ballard, $6)
15. Kremwerk 2 Year Anniversary Valentines Day Extravaganza!
Sean Majors, Joey Webb, and more local favorites help Kremwerk celebrate not only the day of love, but its second birthday as well! (Downtown, $7)
16. Valentine's Day at Capitol Cider
Jazz singer Gail Pettis starts at 7:30 pm, but "your favorite romantic comedies" will be playing on the big screen downstairs from noon to 5 pm. (Capitol Hill, $10)
17. (Stand-Up Style) Valentine's Day Comedy Showcase
Naked City's monthly comedy showcase will be Valentine's Day themed and feature Geoff Lott, a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition who also appeared on NBC's The 206. (Greenwood, $10)
18. Valentine's Day with Chastity Belt, Lemolo, and iji
Stranger Genius nominees Chastity Belt will play their decidedly unromantic tunes for Valentine's Day at Nectar, preceded by the melancholy Lemolo and art rock outfit iji. (Fremont, $12)
19. Valentine's Day Brunch at Whole Foods Interbay
For a cheaper option for Valentine's Day brunch, Whole Foods Interbay's Chef Chad presents a menu that includes creme brulee french toast and omelets. (Interbay, $13)
20. Valentine's Day Hosted by Tilson XOXO
Popular indie pop outfit Tilson XOXO headlines the Cloud Room's Valentine's Day dance. (Capitol Hill, $15)
21. Connie & The Precious Moments present "Amour Tropicale"
"Poetess, life coach, and color therapist" Connie Merlot promises to deliver (along with her band mates Joyce and René) poetry, romance, soft pop/smooth jazz, and a sprinkling of new age electronica. Truly a variety show for the ages. (Downtown, $15)
