If you’re looking for an alternative to dining out this Valentine’s Day, check out these classes and concerts throughout the county. From a macaron-making class to a special candlelight string concert, there are plenty of options to shake things up in Westchester.
Valentine’s Adult Night
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester, Yonkers
February 13, 6-9 p.m.
This Valentine’s Day event allows you to be a kid again and build your own themed Legos. Purchasing tickets to the adult-only night gives you access to MINILAND, Kingdom Quest, Merlin’s Apprentice, and LEGO NINJAGO: Ninja Training Camp. You and your date will be able to play themed games and build activities throughout the evening. Since this is an adult event, there will be alcoholic beverages for those of age and fun prizes.
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Petals & Prosecco
Flour Power, Pelham
February 13, 7:30 p.m.
Grab your Galentine and head over to this Petals & Prosecco event at Flour Power in Pelham. The event will feature a live demonstration of ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement. Be ready to follow along with the live demonstration to create your own ikebana arrangements. The event will start at 7:30 p.m., so be sure to arrive 15 minutes prior. Tickets cost $150 and include a floral arrangement to take home, one charcuterie cup courtesy of ROC Boards, bubbles, a nonalcoholic drink, one specialty matcha or coffee, and a professional photo of you with your arrangement.
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Be Mine Macarons
Sur La Table, White Plains
February 14, 9 a.m.
Dive into the art of macarons at this three-hour baking class. A dedicated chef instructor will teach guests all the tips and tricks to create two delicious varieties of macarons: chocolate-dipped strawberry and smoked sea salt caramel. At this morning class, be ready to learn how to build your batter and how to meringue eggs. At the end of class, you’ll have two delectable desserts that are perfect for sharing with your Valentine!
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Wine Country Cuisine
Sur La Table, White Plains
February 14, 1 p.m.
Hone your cooking skills at this class to impress your Valentine this holiday. Alongside a chef instructor, guests will be transported to the vineyard in this hands-on class designed to teach cooking skills and pair wine. On the menu is a filet with red wine and shallots, a spinach salad with roasted beets and goat cheese, and delicious roasted fingerling potatoes.
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Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special
St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Mount Kisco
February 14, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Few things in the county are quite as romantic as a Candlelight concert. This performance on Valentine’s Day proper is particularly sweet, as it showcases a dozen classic love songs. The tentative program includes “Your Song” by Elton John, “All You Need Is Love” by The Beatles, “Shallow” by Lady Gaga, “My Heart Will Go on” by Celine Dion, and many more tunes. There are two concert times this Valentine’s Day, and tickets for both range from $27 (obstructed view) to $50.
Italian Trattoria Cooking Class
Teaching Table, Ossining
February 14, 7-10 p.m.
If Italian cuisine is more your speed, check out this cooking class at Teaching Table in Ossining. On Valentine’s Day from 7-10 p.m., you will be transported to a small, family-owned trattoria outfitted with the iconic, red-checkered tablecloth. Chef Laura Scheck will guide the session, which focuses on creating a casual, rustic dish using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In this class, you will make pasta and sauce from scratch while learning techniques to make the perfect pasta. Additionally, you will sauté chicken piccata and make a hearty, warm Tuscan white bean soup. The meal will be rounded out with freshly baked sourdough bread and homemade tiramisu for dessert.
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An Evening With Cowboy Junkies
Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
February 14, 8 p.m.
The Cowboy Junkies will be heading over to Tarrytown this Valentine’s Day to perform a career-spanning show. Since the release of their 1988 album, The Trinity Session, this Toronto band has released a whopping 29 albums. More impressively, the band has never had a breakup or taken a hiatus. Grab your tickets for the show and be sure to book a reservation at one of the surrounding restaurants on Tarrytown’s romantic Main Street.
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Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers
The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester
February 14, 8 p.m.
Over in Port Chester, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers will be taking the stage on Friday night. Murray is an award-winning actor, comedian, and writer. He’s best known for his appearances in movies Caddyshack, Groundhog Day, Ghostbusters, and Lost in Translation, as well as his work on Saturday Night Live. He has since joined the music scene and the band members for a world-wide tour combining music and poetry. Head over to the venue early to grab a cocktail or pint from the bar. Tickets for the show go for $49-$150.
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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
St Mark’s Episcopal Church, Mount Kisco
February 15, 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
While this show is not specifically love song-themed, it is entirely romantic, nonetheless. If your partner is a fan of the Netflix show Bridgerton, we urge you to purchase tickets. The Highline String Quartet will perform an hour-long show stocked with top hits from the acclaimed show. While there is no dress code for this show, the organizers do encourage you to dress in your finest Bridgerton-inspired style.
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