Love is in the air. With chocolate hearts and bouquets of flowers in hand, here’s a list of what to do this weekend, for the lovers in all of us:

Tainted Love: Altdaily’s Anti-Valentine’s Day Party
Saturday, 10:00-1:00am @ Colley Cantina in Norfolk
21&up FREE!

Leave your PDA and lovey-dovey heart shaped valentines at the door. This is not a party to celebrate how much “in like” you are with someone. But rather, how much fun you can poke at a holiday many consider, “invented by greeting card companies”. Dress as your favorite dysfunctional duo. The worst couple will be awarded a special prize. (And we promise it won’t be romantic.) Indulge yourself in a DIY bloody valentine station and awesome drink specials. Who doesn’t love a little bloody romance?

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=198145096869181

Spirit of Norfolk Valentine’s Day Cruises
All Weekend
Tickets Range from $44.90 per person to $70.90

Get romantic on the high seas, or rather the Elizabeth River. With views of both downtown Portsmouth and Norfolk depending on which way you look, the scene for romance is all around. The decks are kept nice and toasty and the champagne is kept a-flowing. Expect DJ entertainment and a buffet all aboard one boat.

Stupid Cupid – Not Your Average Love Songs
Sunday at 3 and 7 pm @ the Venue on 35th
469-0337 Tickets are $7.00

Stupid Cupid promises to take you on a musical journey from falling in love, to breaking up, and finally to finding solace. Who doesn’t love a little pre-Valentine’s day reminder of what love is really like? Featuring original music by local singer songwriters Gayla Robinson and Skye Zentz. I’d say this is something that would be fun for the kids, grandparents, singles, and couples alike, and for only $7.00.

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
City Center & Olde Towne Portsmouth
Valentine’s Day / $75
757.636.5315

There is something romantic and fairy tale like about horse drawn carriages. What would be more beautiful then a private carriage ride through Olde Towne Portsmouth especially if it snows.

http://www.portsmouthhorsecarriage.com/

All I Want for Valentine’s Day is a Chocolate Factory: Chocolate Dipping & Tasting
Saturday @ 1:30 @ Courthouse Galeries & Andalo’s Clubhouse in Portsmouth
$5 per person / Donations Accepted

Valentine’s Day and chocolate are like two peas in a pod. You can’t have one without the other. And for a mere $5 you can sample some delicious goodies and be schooled in chocolate dipping techniques that I feel can come in pretty handy. You can learn how to make your own delicious chocolates which would definitely impress your valentine!

http://hamptonroads.com/2011/01/all-i-want-valentines-day-chocolate-factory-chocolate-dipping-tasting

The Noblemen’s 2011 Red Hot Valentine’s Ball
Saturday from 8pm until 12am
@ The Cavalier on the Hill in Virginia Beach

When we hear the phrase, “OPEN BAR,” we know it’s going to be a party! Gourmet food and chocolate fountains sweeten the deal. Get fancy with your sweetie and dance the night away to music by the Deloreans and Slapwater. We’ve heard the Noblemen really know how to get loose. This is an event you don’t want to miss.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179166512106369

A Jazz Affair of the Heart!
Saturday @ 6:30 @ the Renassiance Hotel in Portsmouth
Tickets are $45.00 757-737-2416

For the jazz lover and their lover, this remarkable night of music will have you feeling sexy and sophisticated, or so they say. Featuring Grammy award winner, Phil Perry and Pieces of a Dream.

http://keelsevents.eventbrite.com/

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Party!
Friday at 7 til 2 am
@ Still Wordly Eclectic Tapas in Portsmouth, VA

Calling all flappers and gangsters! This party promises to kill. Bring your Tommy guns and brush up on your dance moves. Prizes will rewarded for the best outfits. Who doesn’t love a little costume party on Valentine’s Day weekend?

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103561336387567

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