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Valentine's Calendar Guide

Valentine's Day is just days away...what've got planned for your special someone this year?

If you're only at the "Uh, what?" stage, have no fear. We've got you covered.

There's plenty of fun stuff to do around town the weekend of Valentine's Day. From free foreign films to a fancy night at the opera, there's something to make everyone's Valentine's Day a special one. Friday, Feb. 13 Events With Love From Your Significant Otter at Maymont

Do know Richmond's most amorous couple? Here's a hint: they love water and are very furry. They're the Maymont otters. Bring your sweetie and mingle with Richmond's other young professionals, enjoy music from Kurt Stemhagen, enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, drinks and Valentine treats. Sponsored by the Dooley Noted Society. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $14 in advance, $18 at the door. (804) 358-7166 (ext. 322). Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Richmond Coliseum

Is your sweetheart really a kid at heart? Take her to the all-new 134th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus featuring the Prince of Laughter David Larible, Jason Peters and his lions, Crazy Wilson on the Wheel of Wonder and much more. $12 to $80. Nightly at 7:30 p.m. "The Last Kiss" at the University of Richmond's International Film Series

Want to treat your special someone to a movie, but short on cash? Check out the free International Film Series at the University of Richmond with this week's screening of "The Last Kiss," an Italian flick about how a young man's life is turned upside when his longtime girlfriend announces she's pregnant. Friday at 3 p.m. in the Boatwright Library, Adams Auditorium. Hey, it's a lot cheaper than a six-course dinner at Helen's. That's all I'm saying. (804) 289-8703. Comedy Battle of the Sexes at Comedy Alley

Get a laugh out of Valentine's Day with "Battle of the Sexes" where ComedySportz players battle for points and laughs in gender-specific games to answer the age old question: who is funnier? Men or women? 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dance Ground Zero Dance Co. at Grace Street Theatre

How about some modern dance for your modern lover? Ground Zero Dance Company presents a Valentine Weekend Concert with "Lovers, Singers and Bugs" featuring guests Incidents Physical Theater of New York. The evening will feature a new group piece set to an original score about insects, with music performed live by a tenor vocalist and violinist. Also includes "Pendulum," a duet performed on a rope ladder and "At the End of the Hall," a collaborative duet about the shifting roles in a relationship. $15 adults or $5 students. 8 p.m. Music SuperBoot at Alley Katz

SuperBoot returns to Alley Katz with Small Town Workers and Agents of The Sun. SuperBoot will be shooting footage for an upcoming DVD at the show. 9:30 p.m. Pete Frostic & Ben Krakauer at Ashland Coffee & Tea

Pete Frostic and Ben Krakauer throw a CD release at Ashland Coffee & Tea. 8 p.m. A New Dawn Fades at Nanci Raygun

A New Dawn Fades, The Youth Class, Lint Free, and Tylor Speaks For Me play Nanci Raygun. 5 p.m. Baroque & Beyond at Randolph-Macon College

The Richmond Symphony's Baroque & Beyond series features chamber ensemble music from Zelenka, Villa-Lobos and Brahms. A free, pre-concert discussion by the conductor takes place one hour prior to performance. 7:30 p.m. in the Blackwell Auditorium. $20. (804) 788-1212. The Devil's Dozen at Wildcats

Behelmod, Choke Chain, Sedamentreous, Pyne and SolTribe play Wildcats. 8 p.m. $5 door 18 and up. Stage Light Up the Sky at Barksdale Theatre

Take your date out for dinner and a show -- you can't go wrong, trust me. "Light Up the Sky" is playwright Moss Hart's tribute to American theatre of yesteryear in a comedy featuring a group of New York theatre people who are eagerly awaiting the opening night of their new play. Once the curtain comes, panic sets in as cast, director and producer sense disaster. The playwright is aghast as the group acts out like children -- full of pettiness and name-calling. $34 for single ticket. $4 discount for seniors, students and Ukrops cardholders. (804) 282-2620. Virginia Opera: Rigoletto at the Carpenter Center

You can't get much more romantic that a exotic night out at the opera. And with the Virginia Opera's rendition of Verdi's Rigoletto, a feisty tale about a hunchback, romance and revenge, this one should make for a perfect Valentine's Day. 8 p.m. $42 to $87. (804) 225-9000. Broadway Under the Stars: "Cats" at the Landmark Theater

"Memory -- all alone in the moonlight!" -- are you clutching your heart already? Get ready for a clutch-fest when the longest running musical on Broadway, "Cats," comes to the Landmark Theater. Evening and matinee performances. For tickets, call (804) 780-0200. Let's Host a Murder! at Mystery Dinner Playhouse

Murder and mystery for Valentine's Day? Why not? Mystery Dinner Playhouse will be performing "Let's Host a Murder!" 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $34.95. (804) 649-2583 The Spitfire Grill at Swift Creek Theatre

Take your honey to this touching grass-roots musical, set in America's heartland, which celebrates the passionate spirit of renewal and triumph. Optional buffet available. Call (804) 748-5203 for reservations. Tours A Romantic Evening for Antique Lovers at Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation

Grab your sweetheart to explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques and historic buildings while enjoying a four-course candlight dinner. $55 per person. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art Little Treasures at Brazier Fine Art

Win your sweetie an original small painting from Brazier Fine Art's latest show, "Little Treasures." Stop by before Feb. 14 to sign up to win one of the paintings. The drawing will take place on Valentine's Day. Saturday, Feb. 14 Events Red Dress Ball at the Science Museum of Virginia

Have fun while helping raise awareness for a great cause at the Red Dress Ball. The evening features one-a-kind red dresses created by Tommy Hilfiger, Carolina Herrera, Anne Klein and Marc Jacobs on display, music from the Kings of Swing, an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. The gala affair raises funds for the Levinson Heart Foundation, which offers financial support for patients in need. Heart disease is currently the number one killer of women across the country. The Red Dress Ball is hosted by CJW Medical Center. Tickets are $100 per person or $150 per couple. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call (804) 344-8081 for more information. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Richmond Coliseum

Is your sweetheart really a kid at heart? Take her to the all-new 134th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus featuring the Prince of Laughter David Larible, Jason Peters and his lions, Crazy Wilson on the Wheel of Wonder and much more. $12 to $80. Nightly at 7:30 p.m. Plus Saturday and Sunday early shows at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk Workshop, part of Celebrate Marriage Richmond 2004

Single and sick of dating creeps? Sit in on the "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk Workshop" at the University of Richmond. Hosted by John Van Epp, author of the book "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk," the workshop is part of the first ever Celebrate Marriage Richmond 2004 event which celebrates and promotes healthy marriage. Call (804) 282-9763 ext. 13 to register. Comedy Larry the Cable Guy at the Carpenter Center

Get her to giggle a little this Valentine's Day. Larry The Cable Guy is a church-going, strip bar-going redneck know-it-all comedian who's toured comedy clubs stages, theatres and arenas across the country. Larry the Cable Guy has appeared on "Evening at The Improv," "Comic Strip Live", Comedy Central, MTV and Showtime. 8 p.m. $30. Battle of the Sexes at Comedy Alley

Get a laugh out of Valentine's Day with "Battle of the Sexes" where ComedySportz players battle for points and laughs in gender-specific games to answer the age old question: who is funnier? Men or women? 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Dance Ground Zero Dance Co. at Grace Street Theatre

How about some modern dance for your modern lover? Ground Zero Dance Company presents a Valentine Weekend Concert with "Lovers, Singers and Bugs" featuring guests Incidents Physical Theater of New York. The evening will feature a new group piece set to an original score about insects, with music performed live by a tenor vocalist and violinist. Also includes "Pendulum," a duet performed on a rope ladder and "At the End of the Hall," a collaborative duet about the shifting roles in a relationship. $15 adults or $5 students. 8 p.m. Music Love Songs with Chez Roue at at Ashland Coffee & Tea

Chez Roue plays loves songs at Ashland Coffee & Tea on Valentine's Day. 8 p.m. $5. Dance Night at Babe's

Shake your groove thang with the ladies at Babe's at Dance Night. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5. "My Bloody Valentine" Show at Halo

St. Diablo, SolTribe, Chalkline Beauty, ModZero, MakeShift, Days Like These, Soma, and Alchemist's Lament play Halo. All ages show. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5 door. $7 under 18. Rudy Lopez at Nanci Raygun

Scenester? Hipster? Too cool for Heart Day? Take your Susie-Q out for a rockin' dance party with Rudy Lopez and more. 9 p.m. $5. Mary Anne Rennolds Concert Series at W.E. Singleton Center for the Arts

Strings are sexy. Heck, yeah. The Ysaye String Quartet and the Paris Piano Trio pay a visit to VCU for a concert. The Paris Piano Trio will perform a trio by Haydn and the Ysaye String Quartet will present Ravel's String Quartet. $25 for adults, $10 for students. (804) 828-6776. Stage Fools for Love & Decadent Desserts at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

Treat your Valentine twice to heart warming stories of love and a luscious dessert buffet provided by Expressions Restaurant. 8 p.m. $10. (804) 560-5567. Light Up the Sky at Barksdale Theatre

Take your date out for dinner and a show -- you can't go wrong, trust me. "Light Up the Sky" is playwright Moss Hart's tribute to American theatre of yesteryear in a comedy featuring a group of New York theatre people who are eagerly awaiting the opening night of their new play. Once the curtain comes, panic sets in as cast, director and producer sense disaster. The playwright is aghast as the group acts out like children -- full of pettiness and name-calling. $34 for single ticket. $4 discount for seniors, students and Ukrops cardholders. (804) 282-2620. Broadway Under the Stars: "Cats" at the Landmark Theater

"Memory -- all alone in the moonlight!" -- are you clutching your heart already? Get ready for a clutch-fest when the longest running musical on Broadway, "Cats," comes to the Landmark Theater. Evening and matinee performances. For tickets, call (804) 780-0200. Let's Host a Murder! at Mystery Dinner Playhouse

Murder and mystery for Valentine's Day? Why not? Mystery Dinner Playhouse will be performing "Let's Host a Murder!" 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $34.95. (804) 649-2583 The Spitfire Grill at Swift Creek Mill Theatre

Take your honey to this touching grass-roots musical, set in America's heartland, which celebrates the passionate spirit of renewal and triumph. Optional buffet available. Call (804) 748-5203 for reservations. Tours A Romantic Evening for Antique Lovers at Piney Grove at Southall's Plantation

Grab your sweetheart to explore Piney Grove's collection of antiques and historic buildings while enjoying a four-course candlight dinner. $55 per person. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. "Historic Richmond Love Stories" Tour and Dinner at Valentine Richmond History Center

Reserve your seat on the "love bus" and join this romantic, light-hearted Valentine?s Day experience. Enjoy champagne and chocolates on a two-and-a-half hour guided bus tour and discover the wonderful love stories that are part of Richmond?s history. The tour concludes with a gourmet multi-course dinner at The 2300 Club in Church Hill. Tour starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 8:30 p.m. Purchase tickets by February 9 at (804) 649-0711 ext. 334. $80 per person or $150 per couple. Art Little Treasures at Brazier Fine Art

Win your sweetie an original small painting from Brazier Fine Art's latest show, "Little Treasures." Stop by before Feb. 14 to sign up to win one of the paintings. The drawing will take place on Valentine's Day. Sunday, Feb. 15 Events Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the Richmond Coliseum

Is your sweetheart really a kid at heart? Take her to the all-new 134th edition of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus featuring the Prince of Laughter David Larible, Jason Peters and his lions, Crazy Wilson on the Wheel of Wonder and much more. $12 to $80. Nightly at 7:30 p.m. Plus Saturday and Sunday early shows at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. "The Last Kiss" at the University of Richmond's International Film Series

Want to treat your special someone to a movie, but short on cash? Check out the free International Film Series at the University of Richmond with this week's screening of "The Last Kiss," an Italian flick about how a young man's life is turned upside when his longtime girlfriend announces she's pregnant. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall, Room 118. (804) 289-8703. Music Amy Henderson, Blue Line Highway & Eileen Edmonds at Cary St. Café

Amy Henderson, Blue Line Highway & Eileen Edmonds play Cary Street Cafe. Baroque & Beyond at the Modlin Center for the Arts

The Richmond Symphony's Baroque & Beyond series features chamber ensemble music from Zelenka, Villa-Lobos and Brahms. A free, pre-concert discussion by the conductor takes place one hour prior to performance. 3 p.m. $36. (804) 788-1212. Digger plays Nanci Raygun

Digger, The Goodwill, Madcap, Hindsight 20/20, and The Tragedy Letters play Nanci Raygun. 5 p.m. All ages. $6. Stage Virginia Opera: Rigoletto at the Carpenter Center

You can't get much more romantic that a exotic night out at the opera. And with the Virginia Opera's rendition of Verdi's Rigoletto, a feisty tale about a hunchback, romance and revenge, this one should make for a perfect Valentine's Day gift. 7:30 p.m. $30 to $77. (804) 225-9000. Light Up the Sky at Barksdale Theatre

Take your date out for dinner and a show -- you can't go wrong, trust me. "Light Up the Sky" is playwright Moss Hart's tribute to American theatre of yesteryear in a comedy featuring a group of New York theatre people who are eagerly awaiting the opening night of their new play. Once the curtain comes, panic sets in as cast, director and producer sense disaster. The playwright is aghast as the group acts out like children -- full of pettiness and name-calling. $34 for single ticket. $4 discount for seniors, students and Ukrops cardholders. (804) 282-2620. Broadway Under the Stars: "Cats" at the Landmark Theater

"Memory -- all alone in the moonlight!" -- are you clutching your heart already? Get ready for a clutch-fest when the longest running musical on Broadway, "Cats," comes to the Landmark Theater. Evening and matinee performances. For tickets, call (804) 780-0200. Let's Host a Murder! at Mystery Dinner Playhouse

Murder and mystery for Valentine's Day? Why not? Mystery Dinner Playhouse will be performing "Let's Host a Murder!" 7:30 p.m. Adult tickets are $34.95. (804) 649-2583 The Spitfire Grill at Swift Creek Mill Theatre

Take your honey to this touching grass-roots musical, set in America's heartland, which celebrates the passionate spirit of renewal and triumph. Optional buffet available. Call (804) 748-5203 for reservations. Tours Dr. and Mrs. Sheppard's Love Story at the Meadow Farm Museum

Long ago, the rules of dating were very different than they are today. John Sheppard and Virginia Young broke the rules when they eloped. Tour the Sheppard's home and learn more about their story in celebration of Valentine's Day. Noon to 3:30 p.m. Free. (804) 501-5520. Don't see your Valentine's Day event listed? Drop us a line here and we'll add it to the guide!