Are you one of those people who cuts hearts out of red construction paper and decorates doilies this time of year? These sweet soirees are for Valentine’s Day lovers like you.
Velveeta Valentine’s Party at Cans
If you and your sweetie are a nauseatingly mushy couple, this cheese fest is right up your alley. All night long you can kick back and enjoy the sappy love songs and cheesy romance movies. The featured drink of the evening is the naughty-sounding Sexualitini–Stoli Razberi, Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur and Chambord. 8 p.m. Saturday. No cover. 1640 N. Damen Ave. 773-227-2277.
Pre-Valentine’s Day Party
This party at Le Passage is all about dancing, whether with your honey or with someone else’s. DJs Jernell Geronimo and Victor “Wolf” spin dance and hip-hop. They’ve dreamed up some Cupid-like drinks too. The Forget Me, Forget Me Not is made of Stoli Vanil, butterscotch schnapps, Frangelico and half & half, while the yummy-sounding Chocolate-Covered Cherry is cherry-flavored vodka, Godiva Light Liqueur and chocolate milk. Now that’s something to fall in love with. 9 p.m. Friday. $20. 937 N. Rush St. 312-255-0022.
Hearts on Fire
Part of the Fireball Festival, this industrial-themed bash has plenty of eye candy. The Eye of Newt Circus performs–think of a wild and sexy Cirque Du Soleil. Also taking the stage is Wildfire Productions, a performance art with fire, costumes and power tools. DJ duo Abel and Ralphi Rosario spin. And it’s all for a good cause: Proceeds go to local HIV/AIDS charities. 10 p.m. Saturday. $95-$105. A. Finkl & Sons, 2011 N. Southport Ave. 773-244-6000.
