With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here’s a quick guide on some great shows/events happening around town! This holiday seems to stress people out, so keep in mind that it doesn’t matter if you are married, dating, or single - it’s just another day, so spend it with people who make you feel good about yourself!

Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare Tavern. 2/2 - 3/28. $12+. Show off your sensitive side and experience this classic romantic tragedy.

Tommy Blaze - The Punchline. 2/9-12. $15+. Laugh about the differences between men and women with Tommy Blaze, critically acclaimed comic know for his relationship humor from his ‘He Said/She Said’ tour.

Vixens Valentease Burlesque Show. Five Spot. 2/10 8pm-Midnight. $10+. Syrens of the South present a fabulous burlesque show that benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank! Bring 3 cans of food for the discouned $10 ticket.

The Love Boat of Smooth - Yacht Rock Schooner. Park Tavern. 2/10 8:30pm. $10+. Sing along to Silly Love Songs with one of Atlanta’s smoothest bands! Pair this with their signature Salt Block Experience and you will have a Valentine’s to remember!

Twyla Tharp’s The Princess and the Goblin - Cobb Energy Ctr. 2/10-19. $20+. Atlanta Ballet, Canada’s Royal Winnepeg Ballet and famed choreographer come together for this amazing and family friendly evening ballet experience!

Valentine’s in the Garden - Atlanta Botanical Garden. Sat 2/11 7-11pm. $30pp. Cocktails (cash bar), desserts, dancing to live music in the lush gardens.

Taste of Love Benefit. Ritz-Carlton Buckhead. 2/11 7-10pm. $250. This elegant fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation of GA features gourmet dining, silent and live auctions, and more!

Dad’s Garage a Trois! Tues 2/14 8pm. $27+. Laugh it up with a significant other, or two! Finally, being a third wheel has its benefits! Add a 2nd date for only $3 with 2 paid tix! Evening features Valentine’s themed improv sketches, songs and more!

Valentine’s at the High. Tues 2/14 6-10pm. $10 members/$25 non-members. Sip champagne, delish bites, dancing and of course the amazing Picasso to Warhol exhibit with

Couples and Canvases. Blue Mark Studios. 2/14 7-9:30pm. $100/couple. Explore your artistic side with this cool event that has you creating art! Dinner buffet and wine included.

Puppy Love Party. Barking Hound Villlage. Thurs 2/16 6-9pm. $20+. Meet the new love of your life! Adopting a pet is a wonderful thing. This fun event lets you meet adoptable animals, enjoy drinks, eats and music!

Or for those who just want to escape all the Valentine’s Day insanity, grab some girlfriends and take a road trip up to the North GA Wineries! Whether for the weekend or just a day trip - drink some amazing wine, eat decadent food and hit the outlet mall on your way back into town!

However you celebrate, or don’t, there’s always something new around the corner here in Atlanta to make any day special.