> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Valentine’s Day Events That Your Wallet Will Love - URL: https://bklyner.com/valentines-day-events-wallet-will-love-fortgreene/ - Published: 2015-02-09T19:28:00.000Z - Updated: 2015-02-10T22:47:54.000Z - Author: Heather Chin - Tags: baba cool, Brooklyn Music School, pacc, pratt area community council, speed dating, #API-Imported ![Photo courtesy of Baba Cool.](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/baba-cool-speed-dating.jpg) Photo courtesy of [Baba Cool](http://babacoolbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com). Valentine’s Day can be an expensive holiday habit to sustain, with the average person planning to spend $133.91 on “candy, cards, gifts, dinner and more” — $18.9 billion nationwide — [according to the National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/media/press-releases/consumers-keep-budgets-check-this-valentines-day-according-nrf?ref=bklyner.com). That’s why we’ve compiled this list of local (no car needed!), affordable (free or low-cost!) events and activities to celebrate. ![wheres your doggy vday party](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/wheres-your-doggy-vday-party.jpg) **BEFORE THE DAY** - Wednesday, February 11 from 7-9pm Meet fellow pet-lovers at **[Who’s Your Doggy’s Valentine’s Day Party](https://www.facebook.com/doggybk/photos/a.10150492704009570.390522.243671709569/10153075561559570/?type=1&theater)** at 197 Adelphi Street. A kissing booth (for both humans and pets) will be present. - Wednesday, February 11 from 7-9pm [Jill Lindsey](http://www.jilllindsey.com/?ref=bklyner.com) boutique’s **“[Date Dash” Speed Dating Party](https://www.facebook.com/jilllindseylifestylestore/photos/a.1417790678495616.1073741828.1417752461832771/1536280809979935/?type=1&theater)** at 370 Myrtle Avenue. $12 ticket. - Thursday, February 12 from 5-7pm Kick off the festivities early with a **[pre-Valentine’s Tasting Event & Pop-Up Shop](https://www.facebook.com/events/1376995119277772/)** at the [Greene Grape Annex](http://www.greenegrape.com/?ref=bklyner.com) (753 Fulton Street). The event is co-hosted by [With Love, From Brooklyn](http://www.withlovefrombrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com), and will feature mixology from [Morris Kitchen](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morris-Kitchen/112666215453736) and [Mason Shaker](https://www.facebook.com/masonshaker), as well as tastings from [Liddabit Sweets](https://www.facebook.com/LiddabitSweets), [Fatty Sundays](https://www.facebook.com/fattysundays), [The Salty Road](https://www.facebook.com/thesaltyroad), [Queen Majesty Hot Sauce](https://www.facebook.com/QueenMajestyHotSauce), and [Squish Marshmallows](https://www.facebook.com/squishmarshmallows). An RSVP is “strongly suggested.” - Friday, February 13 from 5-7pm Join a **Chocolate Whiskey Tasting** at [Greene Grape Wine & Spirits](http://www.greenegrape.com/?ref=bklyner.com) (765 Fulton Street), which hosts the folks from [Kings County Distillery](http://kingscountydistillery.com/?ref=bklyner.com) as part of their “Meet the Makers” series. They’ll be pouring their signature Chocolate Whiskey – moonshine infused with ground cacao bean husks from Mast Brothers Chocolate. The perfect love potion for you and your sweetheart! - Thursday, February 12 through Monday, February 16 Enjoy a [**Valentine’s Weekend Wine-Tasting and Discounts**](http://www.myrtleavenue.org/event/valentine-wine-tasting-corkscrew-wines-brooklyn/?ref=bklyner.com) at [Corkscrew Wines](http://corkscrewbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) (489 Myrtle Avenue). Taste wines for free before considering one of the deals: 10% 0ff any 6 bottles all weekend long or $35 for a Be My Valentine pack of two red wines plus a candy. ![Whiskey-Poster_Web](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Whiskey-Poster_Web-702x1085.jpg) **ON THE DAY** - 11am Need a last minute gift that won’t break the bank? Stop by **[Pratt Area Community Council’s Estate Jewels Vintage Valentine’s Day Party](https://www.facebook.com/events/1548601485410550/?ref=3&ref%5Fnewsfeed%5Fstory%5Ftype=regular)**. Located at their office at 201 DeKalb Avenue, the party will include pieces on sale for up to 50 percent off, plus on-site music, wine, treats and sweets. Bring your significant other to pick out his/her own gift, then get a surprise item, as well. The single folks among us can also shop for ourselves. Proceeds benefit PACC. - 4:30-6pm Singles, never fear: whether you’re looking for someone or simply looking for someone to sit next to while scarfing down a delicious pastry, [Baba Cool](http://babacoolbrooklyn.com/?ref=bklyner.com) has got you covered. The cute and cozy cafe at 64B Lafayette Avenue is hosting a **[Valentine’s Day Speed Dating](https://www.facebook.com/babacoolbrooklyn?ref=ts&fref=ts)** event. For $10, you get a pastry, a drink and a 15-minute window to chat with a potential new friend. Email speed@babacoolbrooklyn.com for full details. - 5pm Let local children and musicians serenade your valentine at the [Brooklyn Music School](http://www.brooklynmusicschool.org/?ref=bklyner.com)‘s **“Songs of Love and Hope” concert** at 126 Saint Felix Street. The ticket price is only $5, which leaves plenty left over for dinner and a gift. ![bk music school vday concert](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bk-music-school-vday-concert.jpg)