7 Ways for All the Single People to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
No matter your relationship status, here are some fun ways to celebrate love of all kinds this Valentine’s Day.
When roses and chocolates fill the grocery store aisles and paper hearts cover every window, couples don’t have to have all the fun on Valentine’s Day. We’re here to show love to all the gals, pals and selves with some cool ways to celebrate the season, no matter your relationship status.
Photo: Courtesy of the Hawaiian Humane Society
Love Stinks Donation Campaign
Through Wednesday, Feb. 13
The Hawaiian Humane Society is running a special Valentine’s donation drive. Donate $5, and the staff will write your ex’s name on a piece of paper and throw it in a kitty litter box. What a fun way to be deliciously petty while supporting a good cause! As the Humane Society put it, “Revenge is best served…stinky.”
Donations starting at $5, Hawaiian Humane Society, 2700 Wai‘alae Ave., hawaiianhumane.org, @hawaiihumane
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Photo: Courtesy of The Tarot Den
Galentine’s Celebration at the Tarot Den
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
For the girls only, you can start the celebration with a glass of champagne (non-alcoholic options available), chocolates and a hand-picked rose. The focus of this event is self-care, so you’ll bead a crystal bracelet, have a journaling session and receive a love reading by a tarot card reader. Call (808) 213-0713 to RSVP and pay.
$40, The Tarot Den, 931 University Ave., thetarotdenhawaii.com, @tarotdenhawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of Popoki + Tea
Mewvie Night at Popoki + Tea
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6 to 8:00 p.m.
Animal lovers and movie buffs, Popoki + Tea cat café has the perfect activity for you: a “mewvie night” with complimentary beverage and snack provided. The film on view? Whisper of the Heart, a Japanese animated film based on a manga starring a girl, an antiques dealer and a cat.
$42, Popoki + Tea, 3424 Wai‘alae Ave., popokiandtea.com, @popokiandtea
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Valentine’s Love Bites From the Honolulu Zoo
Through Wednesday, Feb. 14
Until Valentine’s Day, the Honolulu Zoo is offering “Love Bites.” With a $5 donation, you can name a veggie, bug or “heart-pop” after a partner or friend and feed it to an animal. Personalized videos of the animals eating your “Love Bite” start at $100.
$5 starting donation, Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., honoluluzoo.com, @honoluluzoo
Motown Concert
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 8 to 11 p.m.
Come jive to classic R&B hits from artists like Aretha Franklin and Sam Cooke. Headliners Paula Fuga and Tavana will be joined by an American Idol finalist and several local favorites.
$40, The Republik, 1349 Kapi‘olani Blvd., jointherepublik.com, @jointherepublik
Loveless — An Anti-Valentine’s Affair
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Get your indie and alt rock jam on at Proof Social Club with your favorite songs spun by the in-house DJ and curated Tiki drinks from the bar.
Free entry, Proof Social Club, 1154 Fort Street Mall #10, proofsocialclub.com, @proofsocialclub
Photo: Courtesy of Aswang
Un-Valentine’s Live Show
Thursday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m.
Do you get sick of themed decorations by the end of Valentine’s Day? Get out of the red and pink blues at the Un-Valentine’s punk show put on by local bands Chryst Moon, Aswang, Feeble and No Hero at house club Aether.
$20 at the door, Aether Health and Wellness, 531 Waiakamilo Rd., @chrystmoon
