'VD11'

For this biennial group art show, expect a mix of love-themed paintings, photography, sculpture, audio, video, performance and more, plus DJ Venus de Mars.

Funk'n Fashion Show

Models dressed in secondhand threads from the Lost & Found and B-Squad Vintage will make their way through the Eat Street shop to the funkified beats of DJ Rambo Salinas.

Le Cirque Rouge: 'I Love You'

Burlesque troupe Le Cirque Rouge, including Queenie Von Curves and her infamous "spinning fire tassels" act, will perform to classic love songs in this benefit for GLBT youth. Interpretive dance set to love poems, comedy, a silent auction and a kissing booth round out the festivities.

'Chocolates and Shame'

Fringe Fest favorite Joseph Scrimshaw presents a one-man show of stories, stand-up and improv centered around romance and its pratfalls. Bonus: Snag two-for-one tickets if you're on an "actual romantic date." Double bonus: Sign up at the door for a free session of "live relationship counseling" and win a prize!

Lovesick

Feel the power of love with this electro-infused rock 'n' roll and DJ two-level party at the Love Power compound. DJs Naughty Wood, the Nightstalker, Sovietpanda and Bach are joined by Buildings, Food Pyramid and Chelsea Boys, plus video fun by Timesquid and a Nightstalker kissing booth.

  • 8 p.m.-4 a.m. Sat. 2/12
    $10-$12
    18-plus
    Love Power
    www.kode.org

'Farewell My Heart'

One of the final art shows at Umber Studios before it turns into a boutique hotel (!) takes a bittersweet turn. Artists Torey Bonar, DC Ice, Rebecca Sullivan and owner Jessica Helvey will, fittingly, create a collaborative hotel room-inspired installation.

Margaret Andrews, Star Tribune
"Purmort's Wildness" at "Farewell My Heart: The Last Valentine" at Umber Studios

The Romantic Fun-Time Sexy Naughty Show

Rockstar Storytellers' Valentine's edition offers funny monologues, stories and videos, hosted by Courtney McClean of "erotic bluegrass band" the Dirty Curls. It's sure to be awkwardly sexy.

Performative Party Happenings

The first edition of this new monthly event from DJ Jonathan Ackerman and dancer/stylist Nick LeMere takes the Valentine's theme and runs with it. LeMere and his troupe of costumed dancers will perform to Ackerman's beats. Dress to the theme to get in for free.

  • 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon. 2/14
    Free or $5
    Honey

Paper Hearts

The second annual Valentine's Day party thrown by online magazine l'etoile is back, this time moving to Clubhouse Jäger. Returning is the "missed connections"-style wall, in which partygoers can write an anonymous Valentine to someone who catches their eye.