33 Ways to Spend Galentine’s with Your Palentines on Valentine’s in Boston
When:
Thursday, Feb 08, 2024 10:00p -
Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 1:00p
Thursday, Feb 08, 2024 10:00p -
Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 1:00p
Where:
Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
$Varies
Categories:
Art, Classes, Drinks, Good for Groups, LGBTQ+, Meetup, Nightlife, Party, Seasonal
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be “couples only.” This heartwarming season is about celebrating love for anyone special: friends, family, and yourself! Whether you are looking to share Love Day with your gals and pals, or taking the time to treat yourself, these 33 events in Boston are the perfect ways to honor every kind of love. And to my fellow queer friends, I've made sure to add some queer-specific celebrations here too.
P.S. Sending a little extra love your way! *air hugs*
By Yelena Nicolle Salvador
1) Annual Valentine’s Day Fashionably LATE Lingerie Show
When: Thursday 2/8, 10:00PM
Where: Beacon Hill
Info: Grab a free ticket to see this lingerie show that showcases pieces from a woman-owned, MA small business, Bloom Lingerie Boutique. Feel empowered watching delicately designed lingerie pieces on the runway that are meant to showcase confidence.
2) Galentine’s Bash with DJ Tavo
When: Thursday 2/8, 10:00PM
Where: Somerville
Info: Ready for a night out on the town? Head to this Galentine’s party where you will be sure to dance the night away with your friends. There will be specialty cocktails too!
When: Saturday 2/10, 11:00AM
Where: Downtown
Info: Enjoy a wine-and-dine with your besties. Listen to the best breakup anthems in history as you sip, eat, and write letters to your exes to unleash your rage. There will also be tequila sampling to fuel the fire.
4) ‘Mean Girls’ Galentine’s Brunch
When: Saturday 2/10, 11:00AM
Where: Seaport
Info: Munch on your favorite brunch eats with a ‘Mean Girls’ twist. DJ J-Wall will be dropping tunes and bubbles cocktails will be flowing as you discover what’s “so fetch” at City Tap.
5) Besties & Brews Galentine’s Party
When: Saturday 2/10, 12:00PM
Where: Somerville
Info: You heard ‘em! Grab your besties and head on over to Aeronaut Brewing for a celebration of friendship and love. Enjoy a small market and write valentines. Paint trinket trays and make friendship bracelets while sipping on some brews too!
6) Galentine’s Drag Bottomless Brunch
When: Saturday 2/10, 12:00PM
Where: Cambridge
Info: Enjoy scrumptious eats of tacos and Mexican fusion plates at Painted Burro. With a wide selection of cocktails and lively hosts for the drag performance, this event is perfect for celebrating platonic love with your friends.
7) Blooms & Besties Galentine’s Floral Workshop
When: Saturday 2/10, 12:00PM
Where: Somerville
Info: Unleash your inner creative by arranging your own flower bouquet as you snip and sip with Bluebird Bouquets, a woman-owned local business, at Aeronaut Brewing.
8) Galentine’s DRAGtacular Brunch
When: Saturday 2/10, 12:00PM
Where: Seaport
Info: Enjoy a full afternoon of dancing and singing by four drag queens. Your ticket comes with a mimosa, so sip away and enjoy the show.
9) Eataly Valentine’s Wine-Around
When: Saturday 2/10, 1:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Ever wanted to take a wine tour in Italy? Well, you don’t have to since Eataly is hosting a “wine-around” with 10 complimentary wine tastings. You’ll feel like you're in a vineyard with the smell of pasta, wine, and warm pastries.
10) Galentine’s Day R&B Day Party
When: Saturday 2/10, 2:00PM
Where: Everett
Info: Enjoy dancing to soft beats with all your girlfriends at this ladies only day party! There’s no cover and red attire is recommended.
11) Galentine’s Day Floral Design
When: Sunday 2/11, 10:00AM
Where: Watertown
Info: Flowers and bouquets are beautiful for any special occasion. But who said flowers can’t be enjoyed on a random Sunday? In this class, you can bring your friends and make new ones as you learn how to express yourself through floral arrangements and design.
12) Galentine’s Modern Calligraphy Beginner Class
When: Sunday 2/11, 10:00AM
Where: Cambridge
Info: This Sip & Script workshop will walk you through modern calligraphy how-to’s with a pointed dip pen and ink. You’ll be writing carefully scripted cursive cards to give to your friends and loved ones in this event! The skills you’ll take away are great for some self care journaling too.
13) We Love Local Makers Market
When: Sunday 2/11, 11:00AM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Support 75 local artists at this midwinter makers mart full of chocolate treats, colorful prints, whimsical crafts, and more. Treat your friends or treat yourself with some one-of-a-kind finds that were handmade with love.
When: Sunday 2/11, 2:00PM
Where: Somerville
Info: Take some time to yourself and explore some mental health resources in this community care event. You’ll be able to decorate some yummy cookies, fill in some calming coloring pages, play some card games, and create letters of hope with others. This event is the ideal getaway to recharge.
15) Early Valentine’s Day Sip and Paint
When: Sunday 2/11, 3:00PM
Where: Roxbury
Info: Stop by Long Live Roxbury to enjoy an afternoon of acrylic pour art. Every piece will be one-of-a-kind as you are guided by an artist instructor. Enjoy some brews and prepare to get messy!
16) Galentine’s Day Bracelet Making Party
When: Monday 2/12, 5:00PM
Where: Fenway
Info: Spend some time with your friends at Time Out as you spread love by making bracelets with the Little Words Project, a woman-owned business whose mission is to empower individuals. You’ll be able to craft for your friends, partners, and patients at Tufts Medical Center.
When: Monday 2/12, 6:00PM
Where: Fenway
Info: Shop local from this market that features all female-owned businesses. There will be cookies, tarot readings, and permanent bracelets!
18) Galentine’s Build-a-Boob Pot
When: Monday 2/12, 7:00PM
Where: Southie
Info: Celebrate every kind of body with this self-affirming workshop that encourages you to add every beautiful stretch mark and curve on your own boob pot. You’ll learn how to sculpt with clay in a fun environment.
19) Galentine’s Day Rooftop Party
When: Monday 2/12, 7:00PM
Where: Seaport
Info: Enjoy a free Viva Tequila Seltzer while supplies last as you take in the breathtaking views of Boston Harbor. This rooftop party will have fire pits, dining igloos, and more with a can’t-beat skyline as your backdrop.
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Learn from Boston artist, Laurel Greenfield, as she teaches you and your friends how to paint a brightly colored chocolate truffle box on canvas. This event includes all painting materials, a drink from Pine Bar, and a truffle tasting.
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6:00PM
Where: Seaport
Info: Let’s get down to business. Meet and mingle with other girl bosses in this networking event at Moxy’s Rooftop Lounge. Enjoy skyline views, chocolate, and new friends.
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6:30PM
Where: Roxbury
Info: Grab your friends or go solo as you learn how to mold your hearts’ desires with this two-hour beginner workshop. Plus, you’ll be supporting a woman-owned business that donates some of its proceeds to mental health initiatives!
23) Galentine’s Day Cocktail Making Class
When: Tuesday 2/13, 6:30PM
Where: Seaport
Info: Learn about how to make cocktails with fancy recipes. This class will be full of instruction time, food, and of course, drinks!
24) Galentine’s Day Drag Karaoke at Painted Burro
When: Tuesday 2/13, 8:00PM
Where: North End
Info: Belt your heart out with songs by pop star icons. Hosted by Drag Queens Queen Linda Maripossa and Regina Jackson, you’ll be surrounded by glam energy and a whole lot of show stopping performances.
25) Galentine’s Day at Improv Asylum
When: Tuesday 2/13, 8:00PM
Where: North End
Info: Enjoy comedy with a show performed, directed, and powered by women. There will be skits, new acts, and lots of laughs with all of the women from Improv Asylum’s casts.
26) Skip the Small Talk - LGBTQIA+ Speed Friending
When: Wednesday 2/14, 7:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Spend Valentine’s Day surrounded by books and good company. Meet queer folks who are also looking for community at this speed friending event without the awkwardness – questions are already chosen for deep conversations!
27) Galentine’s Day at Davio’s
When: Thursday 2/15, 6:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Hors d'oeuvres, two Galentine’s cocktails, and a chocolate strawberry gift box to take home are all included in this ticket to Davio’s where you’ll leave with happy tummies and good memories.
28) Pitch-a-pal
When: Thursday 2/15, 6:30PM
Where: Seaport
Info: If you want to speed along your friend’s journey from ready to mingle to no longer single, stop by this event at Harpoon where folks will be pitching their friends to you! Have a laugh and a drink at this fun event.
29) Cheese, Chocolate, & Cheese Board Arranging Workshop
When: Thursday 2/15, 6:30PM
Where: Malden
Info: This event includes a cheese and chocolate tasting in honor of National Cheddar Day and National Cream-Filled Chocolate Day falling on Galentine’s and Valentine’s. Master the art of charcuterie with a friend as you munch and decorate a heart-shaped board.
30) Embracing Pleasure: A Queer Self Love Workshop
When: Friday 2/16, 6:30PM
Where: Somerville
Info: Enjoy this sex positive workshop about loving and fully accepting yourself. For my fellow queer babes out there, pleasure is made for us too. Grab a glass of wine, take a seat, and be in community with other Boston queer folks.
31) “Mortified” Podcast Live: Valentine’s Edition
When: Friday 2/16, 7:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Throw it back to your angsty, doe-eyed teen days with hilarious stories of love letters not sent and heart pounding poems for that long lost high school sweetheart. Enjoy this live taping of the “Mortified” podcast that will leave you nostalgic and breathless from laughing so hard.
32) Defying Drag-ity: A Drag Retelling of Wicked
When: Friday 2/16, 7:00PM
Where: Back Bay
Info: Enjoy the retelling of this famous musical that celebrates sisterhood and friendship. You’ll be surrounded by positive energy, laughs, live music, and a whole lotta love.
33) Galentine’s Day Candle Making Event
When: Saturday 2/18, 1:00PM
Where: Dorchester
Info: Munch on some snacks and sip on some drinks as you learn how to make a candle with this event hosted by Bare Skin + Beauty and Lit Vibes.
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