Love, Heartbreak & Late-Night Plans 💘
💘 Valentine’s Weekend in Boulder
Happy Friday, Boulder! 🌞
Love is in the air… or maybe just a little chaos. This Valentine’s weekend, Boulder is serving up options for every mood—romantic, rebellious, cozy, or completely unbothered. Keep reading to find the plans that match your energy. 💕
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Boulder Cravings: 🌮 Qué Rico!
Located at Twenty Ninth Street, Qué Rico! is the kind of casual Boulder spot you hit when you want bold flavors without the long wait. Known for street tacos, hefty super burritos, and refreshing drinks like mangoneadas and strawberry horchata, it’s fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly. Whether you’re grabbing lunch, fueling up after errands, or meeting friends on the patio, it’s a reliable go-to for Mexican comfort food.
📍 1905 29th St #1174, Boulder⏰ Opens at 11 AM💰 $10–20
💔💖 Valentine’s Weekend: Choose Your Love Language
Hey Boulder—whether you’re coupled up, flying solo, or emotionally unavailable but still down for fun, Valentine’s weekend is stacked. From candlelit concerts and cosmic romance to honky-tonk heartbreak and tattoo therapy, there’s no wrong way to spend February 13–15. Read on and pick your vibe. 👇
🎸 Honky Tonk & Heartbreak
📍 Boulder Social | ⏰ Fri, Feb 13 | 7:00–9:30 PM | 🎟️ Free
Lonely Hearts Club, assemble. Live Americana tunes, Valentine’s cocktails for a cause, and a flash tattoo pop-up if you’re ready to make it officially complicated. Yes, really.
🕯️ Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
📍 St. John’s Episcopal Church | ⏰ Fri, Feb 13 | 6:30–7:45 PM | 🎟️ $28
A string quartet, a sea of candles, and every love song you’ve ever cried to. This one’s pure romance—bring tissues or someone to hold hands with.
🍺 Stout Month
📍 Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery | 🗓️ All February
Not technically a Valentine’s event, but dark beer is a love language. Over 25 stouts on tap this month—commitment issues encouraged.
🎶 Stephen Kellogg & The Valentines (Night 1)
📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ Fri, Feb 13 | 8:00–10:30 PM | 🎟️ $40+
Warm, nostalgic, heart-on-your-sleeve songwriting. Perfect for date night, besties night, or “I just want to feel something” night.
❤️ Valentine’s Stained Glass Class
📍 Colorado Glassworks | ⏰ Fri, Feb 13 | 6:00–7:30 PM | 🎟️ $225 / pair
Make a stained glass heart together—romantic, crafty, and way more memorable than dinner reservations.
🌌 A Celestial Celebration of Romance
📍 Fiske Planetarium | ⏰ Sat, Feb 14 | 7:00–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $15–$20
Live music + stars + space vibes. Ideal for first dates, anniversaries, or dramatic declarations of love under the cosmos.
🎤 Daniel Rodriguez (Elephant Revival)
📍 Fox Theatre | ⏰ Sat, Feb 14 | 7:00 PM
Indie-folk soul-searching at its finest. Intimate, emotional, and very Valentine-coded.
🩸 My Bloody Valentine
📍 Portal Thermaculture | ⏰ Sat, Feb 14 | 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 🎟️ $15–$20
Red lights, techno, pop mayhem, and zero chill. Dress to kill. Cupid would approve.
✒️ Valentine’s Calligraphy Class
📍 Avanti F&B | ⏰ Sat, Feb 14 | 5:00–6:30 PM
Creative, cozy, and take-home-worthy. Perfect for Galentine’s or anyone who loves cute stationery and a glass of something good.
🎹 “Come Away With Me” – Norah Jones Tribute
📍 Roots Music Project | ⏰ Sun, Feb 15 | 7:00–9:30 PM | 🎟️ $30+
A dreamy, seated tribute to close out the weekend softly. This one sells out every year—for good reason.
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💘 Date Spot in Boulder
Boulder dates blend nature and culture effortlessly. Stroll Pearl Street Mall for coffee and people-watching, wander the Boulder Creek Path, or catch golden hour beneath the Flatirons at Chautauqua Park. For something laid-back, North Boulder’s breweries and eateries keep things casual and cozy.
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