No matter how hard we try to avoid it, Valentine’s Day is creeping up upon us once again. For many it is the worst day of the year, a sad reminder of another day spent alone. For other it is a stressful day filled with high expectations that can only be met with a romantic comedy sized budget. Collegiettes don’t despair, this Valentine’s Day could be your best one yet (even for us single ladies)! Emory and the surrounding community are bursting with opportunities to have a great Valentine’s Day. No longer is the traditional dinner and a movie the only option for a great date night. Check out these other options sure to impress your other half.
Relationship Status: Taken
For a new spin on a classic date night of a movie and a dinner check out Starlight Six, a Drive-In movie theater fifteen minutes from campus. The theater plays box office movies on six screens starting at 8pm.This retro theater will surely impress. Just remember to bring a warm blanket and hot chocolate.
For others looking for something a more sophisticated Valentines, check out Valentines Night at the High Museum of Art. Break out your best party dress for a night of music, dancing, art, and desserts.
Nature enthusiasts will love “Valentines in the Garden,” a romantic party in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Stroll through the diverse fauna, dance the night away, and make your own perfume with a master parfumeur.
Relationship Status: Single
If this Valentine’s Day all you want to do is plow through a pint of Ben & Jerry’s while watching another cheesy romantic comedy, think again. Being single at Emory is no excuse to spend your Valentine’s Day sulking alone in a dark room. Celebrate your singleness at the Bitter Ball an annual event at Reign Nightclub in Midtown, just for singles! Find yourself another single and dance the night away.
If music is your thing, check the Emory Annual Jazz Fest. Saturday, get lost in traditional big band music at the Schwartz Center. You’ll forget your single under the hypnotic sounds of the saxophone.
But if you must, curl up with a romantic classic a boy would never be caught dead watching with you. “Casablanca”, “The English Patient”, or “Gone with the Wind” are just some options of can’t miss classics you might have a hard time convincing a guy to watch with you.
This Valentine’s Day forget the mundane and check out one of these options for an exciting Valentine’s Day. Whether your single or taken, make this Valentine’s Day the one to remember!