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Be ready to feel something at Let the Right One In.
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Romance Under the Stars
Hayden Planetarium, Rose Center for Earth and Space ; 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; 81st St. at Central Park West; 212-769-5100; $125 per person
No need to wait for warm weather to enjoy a night under the stars: This Valentine's Day, the Hayden Planetarium is coordinating a magical night for two, with music, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres. Sway along to the tunes of the Josh Rutner Quartet, then sink back into your chair next to that special someone and be transported into the universe. There are two seatings, to make planning the rest of your night easy.
Anthropomorphic Insect Shadowbox Workshop: Valentine Day’s Special
Morbid Anatomy Museum; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; 424A Third Ave., at Seventh St., Gowanus; 347-799-1017; $75
The couple that makes anthropomorphic insect shadowboxes together, stays together. That's a saying, right? In this workshop, led by former AMNH senior insect preparator Daisy Tainton, you'll learn how to make your own shadowbox dioramas with rhinoceros beetles. Position them any way you like (maybe get them a tiny pen to write love letters!), but keep in mind that there's just one beetle per student. Even on Valentine's Day, the beetle stands alone.
Never Sleep Alone: Book Release Party
Joe's Pub; 9:30 p.m.; 425 Lafayette St., nr. Astor Pl.; 212-539-8500; $30-$40
In this popular variety show, "sexual psychologist" Dr. Alex Schiller (who is not a real doctor) covers pop and comedy songs alike, all while swiftly handing out love advice to make you desirable to potential mates. But those who've already snagged a Valentine's date are still welcome, they'll just be seated in the "voyeurs" section of the audience. (You pay a little extra, but you'll still learn something.) This show doubles as a book release party and every attendee will get a copy to enable some home schooling afterwards.
Westminster Dog Show Agility Championship
Pier 94; Preliminary rounds, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Finals 7 p.m.; 711 12th Ave., at 55th St.; 212-213-3165; $10�$27
Is your sweetie a dog lover? Lucky for you, Valentine's weekend is also the start of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Grab tickets for Saturday's agility championship and watch some of the world's most highly skilled pups bob, weave, and do whatever else highly competitive canines do.
Let the Right One In
St. Ann's Warehouse ; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 29 Jay St., nr. Plymouth St., Dumbo; 718-254-8779; $55�$75
It's not only Valentine's Day, it's also the day after Friday the 13th. You can combine the two at this bloodlusty play based on the novel turned movie about teenage bullies and angst-ridden vampire love. You might just leave questioning what it means to be human.
Bloody Valentine's Weekend
Blood Manor ; 2/13-2/14, 7:30 p.m. to midnight.; 163 Varick St., nr. Charlton St.; 212-290-2825; $30�$60
If you're a thrill-seeker who'd rather do something more active, the haunted house Blood Manor will reopen Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day with a couple of packages available that include express entry and (spooky) Blood Manor merchandise. You'll be grateful to have another body to grab onto, as mayhem could spring from around every corner. Just be careful not to say "'Til death do us part" out loud. You never know who's listening.
Valentine's Day Cocktail Class
Apothéke; 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.;
9 Doyers St., nr. Bowery; 212-406-0400; $125
Sure, it's fun to drink cocktails, but you know what else is fun? Learning exactly what goes into them. At this hands-on class at the renowned apothecary-themed mixology den, you'll learn about aphrodisiacs and the "sexiest cocktails imaginable," while leaving with the skills to make three to four drinks on your own. What you do with this knowledge is up to you.
