Some people like their Valentine's Day with romantic prix fixe dinners, flowers and chocolates. But if those traditional trappings aren't your style, here are some casual low-key events to celebrate the day -- couples and singles both welcome.
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GRAIN | 5 p.m., Feb. 12-14, Awww Shucks: Oyster Shuckin' and Cocktail Makin' Class, $65
What's more romantic than oysters? Shuck your own, and then snack on them while learning to make craft cocktails from the expert at GRAIN? Admission gets you all of the above for two, plus light bites and a small flower arrangement from Flower Bar to take home. Singles welcome!
856 W. Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30308, 404-881-5377, grain-bar.com
Park Tavern | 8 p.m., Feb. 12, An Evening of Silly Love Songs with Yacht Rock Schooner, $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Yacht Rock Schooner will serenade you with silly love songs from the '70s and '80s in this annual sell-out event for lovebirds and singles alike. The Rink at Park Tavern will also be open for skating, dinner, cold brews, libations and more before the concert.
500 10th St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309, 404-249-0001, www.parktavern.com
Edgar's Proof & Provision | 5 p.m., Feb. 13, Third Wheel Party
The Midtown speakeasy will be offering 3-for-2 beer and cocktail and specialty drink specials for couples and their single guests. Who knows? Maybe your third wheel will find his or her special someone among the other third wheels.
659 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30308, 404-897-5045, proofandprovision.com.
Cypress Street Pint and Plate | 7 p.m., Feb. 13, Cypress and Chill Party
Single and ready to mingle? Don't miss Cypress and Chill , the bar's annual Anti-Valentine's Day party. Sip on $3 PBR drafts and $3 Tinder-inspired "Swipe Left" cocktails while your favorite comedies like "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked Up" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." See a stranger you like? Buy a PBR for a stranger and get your next one for $1.
817 W. Peachtree St. NW, Suite E125, Atlanta, Ga. 30308, (404) 815-9243, cypressbar.com.
Publik Draft House | 8 p.m., Feb. 13, Galentine's Day
Grab your best girlfriends for a Galentine's Day celebration that includes shopping with Fleurtee Bee Boutique, mini make-overs from Jamberry, $5 pink champagne cocktails, $8 cosmopolitans and more.
654 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30307, 404-885-7505, www.publikatl.com
Diesel Filling Station | 6 p.m., Feb. 14, Zombie Prom
Celebrate the mid-season premiere of locally filmed "The Walking Dead" with a Zombie Prom. Awards for Prom Queen and King, a bloody red carpet entrance, photo booth, spaghetti and meatballs special and discounted bottles of wine complete the festivities.
870 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306, 404-815-1820, dieselatlanta.com
The Original El Taco | 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Feb. 14, Stupid Cupid Night
Singletons and couples alike can enjoy $4 shots of "Jilted Juice" (pineapple-infused tequila) and $6 "Rebound-a-Ritas" (blood orange skinny margaritas; $25/pitcher), plus the "Misery Loves Company" dinner special. The $60 meal serves three to five people and includes the classic tastes trio or trio royale, 10 tacos and two desserts -- guaranteed to make everyone leave happy.
1186 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30306, 404-873-4656, eltaco-atlanta.com.
Second Self Beer Company | 1 p.m., Feb. 14, Bend & Brew, $20 in advance; $22 at the door
Get bendy with your boo with a special Valentine's Day all-levels yoga class with instructor Veronica Lewinger of evolation Yoga. After class, guests are invited to reward themselves with a private brewery tour and six 6-ounce tasting of Second Self's handcrafted brews, including its newest release, Bleeding Heart, a Valentine's Day-inspired amber ale that's brewed with Tanzanian cocoa nibs and Madagascar vanilla, with red malts giving it a festive pink color. Second Self's Thai Wheat, Red Hop Rye and Mole Porter will also be available. Tickets can be purchased at www.evolationyogaatlanta.com.
1311 Logan Circle NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30318, 678-916-8035, www.secondselfbeer.com
Spindle/Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall | 1:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Scavenger Hunt, Beltline Bike Ride & Dinner, $40
Get to know your date or fellow solo artists in this two-part event co-hosted by Spindle and Ladybird. Start with a scavenger hunt and Beltline bike ride followed by a casual, three course family-style dinner with Terrapin beer pairings. Tickets: www.xorbia.com/e/ladybird/duathacat/.
480 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga., 30312, 404-823-2046, thespindleatl.com
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30312, 404-458-6838, www.ladybirdatlanta.com
