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If you couldn’t snag a swanky reservation (in this economy??), there are still a ton of ways to celebrate love around Tampa Bay with your Valentine, Galentines or Palentines this month.
Check out a few more Sapphic Valentine‘s events and more things to do this week.
Galentine’s in the Courtyard Thursday, Feb. 12. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Armature Works, Tampa.
Heart Shaped Wreath Workshop Thursday, Feb. 12. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $45. Robert’s Recreation Center, St. Petersburg.
Axe’s & Ohs Axe throwing Friday-Sunday, Feb. 13-15. 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. $69. Hatchet Hangout, Clearwater.
Galentine’s Happy Hour Friday, Feb. 13. 12 p.m.- 12 a.m. No cover (reservations suggested). Ro Hyde Park, Tampa.
Valentine’s Double Play Kids Happy Hour Friday, Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 27. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. No cover. 1983, Tampa.
Galentine’s Day with American Stage Friday, Feb. 13. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. $75. The Book Lounge, St. Petersburg.
Galentine’s Day Market Friday, Feb. 13. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. M.Bird, Tampa.
Romance & Rosé, Kristin Wollett & Annabel Monaghan Friday, Feb. 13 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. $33. Oxford Exchange, Tampa.
Romantic Movie Night Friday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, 11109 N. 30th St., Tampa.
Love, Lace & Liquor: Pre-Valentine’s Galentine’s Night at Jerk Hut Tampa Friday, Feb. 13. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $75. No cover. Jerk Hut Island Grille & Beach Club, Tampa.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Drag Show Friday, Feb. 13. Shows at 10:30 p.m. and midnight. No cover. Cocktail, St. Petersburg.
Meditations on Love Silent Retreat Saturday, Feb. 14, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $40. Kadampa Meditation Center, Safety Harbor.
Valentine’s Day at Shuffle Saturday, Feb. 14. noon-11:59 p.m. No cover. Shuffle, Tampa.
Youth Council Exhibit Z: Palentine’s Day Saturday, Feb. 14. 2 p.m.-5 p.m. No cover. Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa.
Blue Valentines Portrait Workshop with Lalo MacKenzie Saturday, Feb. 14-16, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. $175/couple. Morean Center for Clay, St. Petersburg.
Love You First! A Galentine’s Celebration Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $45. FloridaRama, St. Petersburg.
Singles on Deck Valentine’s Day Party Saturday, Feb. 14, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover. Lower Deck Harbour Island, Tampa.
Heartbreaker Heels + Bubbles at Hotel Haya with Christian Valentin Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. $25. Hotel Haya, Ybor City.
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This article appears in Feb. 12 – 18, 2026.
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