What are you doing on Valentine's Day? Oh, you don't know yet? What, you don't plan out your February 14 activities and outfit months in advance? Cool, me either, it's no big deal. (Just kidding, me and my boo have already pre-ordered our food for the evening and I made my V-day tights last week).
For those of you still figuring out what you're doing – whether that's looking to find a cutie or already have one attached to your hip – we've scoured the internet for the hottest queer parties around North America. This is by no means a comprehensive list so let us (and all the queers in your area know) what's happening around your neck of the woods.
California
via Juicy
What: Juicy & Rage Presents: The Love Bites Party
When: Thursday, February 14
Where: Rage, 8911 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Why: The ultimate Valentine's Day party for singles and couples, hosted by TRLW's Whitney Mixter. Prizes for the couple that "puts the best smack down," which I'm guessing translates to: you will be rewarded for making out at this party.
Details: $5 before 10:30 pmwith RSVP, $10 after 10:30pm
Florida
What: Eat Your Heart Out on Valentine's Day
When: Thursday, February 14, 7pm
Where: New Moon, 2440 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
Why: A "speed dating EXTRAVAGANZA" with beats by DJ ELYSE, karaoke, a raffle, and free cupcakes for the first 50 guests!
Details: For information about speed dating registration, email jennifer@hollywoodgazette.
Kentucky
What: With Love, Rebel Riot Revue: Valentine's Burlesque Show
When: Friday, February 15, 9pm
Where: Cosmic Charlie's, 388 Woodland Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky 40508
Why: Lexington's premier burlesque/variety show celebrates V-Day with stripteases, acrobatics, fire, singing, dancing, comedy, boobs, and more!
Details: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, 18+
Maryland
What: GLITTER THIGHS: Queer Dance Party At Last!
When: Sunday, February 17, 8pm
Where: Metro Gallery, 1700 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Why: The name, duh. But also because this is the first installment of what hopes to be a monthly queer dance party. Featuring a variety show, photo and kissing booths, and a dance party with DJ Woman.
Details: $8, 21+
Massachusetts
What: LGBT Coalition Presents: The V-Day Dance
When: Friday, February 15, 8pm-midnight
Where: Clarion Hotel Ballroom, 1Atwood Drive, Northampton
Why: A benefit for the Shining Star Scholarship Fund, with Hors D'oeuvres & Cash Bar.
Details: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 18+
New Mexico
via Dandykor
What: Dandykor presents Queer Valentine Cuteness
When: Friday, February 15, 8pm
Where: The Kosmos, 1715 5th St. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Why: Valentine making craft table, flirt games, voyeur/ exhibitionist corner, mood lighting, hot drinks, cuddling time, kissing/ spanking booth!
Details: 7$-10$ sliding scale, 18+
New York
via werk those pecs
What: LESBIAN PROM
When: Thursday, February 14, 8pm
Where: The Dalloway, 525 Broome St, New York, New York 10013
Why: Um hello, PROM! Throw on your dapper tux or your sparkly princess dress and go have a magical night at this super fancy lesbian-implied establishment.
Details: No cover, 21+
What: Anti-Valentines Day Dance Party
When: Thursday, February 14, 9pm
Where: 51 3rd Street, Troy NY 12180
Why: A super fun dance party to raise funds for Ladyfest Upstate.
Details: Sliding scale $3-7
What: OP’s STILL SINGLE: A Post-Valentines Meltdown (Party)
When: Friday, February 15, 10pm
Where: Wreck Room, 940 Flushing Ave Brooklyn, NY 11206
Why: Join ROCCO KATASTROPHE and AMOS MAC as they host a dance party for the broken-hearted and bitter and all their happy friends! Mandatory slow dancing and a photo booth.
Details: No minors
What: Werk Those Pecs: Valentine's Edition (featuring Schmekel and Mal Blum)
When: Saturday, February 16, 9pm
Where: SlateNY, 54 W. 21st Street, New York, New York 10010
Why: A fundraiser that features a live dating show with three eligible queer bachelors, red light/green light style party bracelets, live music from Schmekel, Mal Blum, Emily R. Thomas, AND go-go dancers! Also the raffle prizes are kind of amazing, including a 4 day, 3 night, luxury hotel Miami vacation and a Pure Fixie Kilo. For more info about what Werk Those Pecs is all about, check out their tumblr.
Details: $10 before 11pm, $15 after
What: Phresh Cutz
When: Saturday, February 23, 8pm
Where: Location TBA
Why: I'm just going to quote them because I don't think I could have given a better explanation as to why you need to go: "Bringin' the post V-day party 'cause we're real sweet on you."
Details: Affordable alternative lifestyle haircuts and good looking people.
Ohio
What: Queer Valentine's Day Mixer
When: February 15, 5pm-7pm
Where: University of Cincinnati, Tangeman University Center Room 417 ABC
Why: All are welcome to attend this mixer sponsored by Colors of Pride, an LGBTQ student group for QPOC on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.
Pennsylvania
What: February Stimulus: 4th Annual Red and Pink Affair
When: Friday, February 15, 10pm
Where: Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 Saint James Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Why: Stimulus is looking out for the single ladies with speed dating hosted by Philly's own love doctor, Dr. Timaree. DJs, drink specials, and a pink and red dress code!
Details: $10 all night
Toronto
What: Queer Valentine's Slow Dance
When: Saturday, February 9, 9:30pm
Where: Dovercourt House, 805 Dovercourt Rd. (1 block North of Bloor, 3 blks. west of Ossington)
Why: With designated dancers to help out the wallflowers, earnest slow songs and a promise to be like "high school with a happy ending," this party probably will win the award for Most Adorable Thing, from me.
Details: $10, 19+
Washington, D.C.
What: F@#k Valentines Day Karaoke Boozer
When: Thursday, February 14, 9pm
Where: Phase 1, 525 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20018
Why: This party doesn't give a fuck if you are single or taken, bitter or sweet. With dirt-cheap shots starting at $2 and singing and dancing all night, everyone will be a winner.
Details: No cover, 21+
Ok party lovers, what did I miss? Don't keep your hot queer event a secret!
Greetings from fucking Dark Ages, M.
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