Valentine's Day: 9 Things To Do Around Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA -- Valentine's Day is around the corner and you know what that means: fresh roses, maybe a card, some dinner and a night on the town. If the latter is on your platter, then metro Atlanta features several events beginning Friday night and stretching into next week that could be just the thing.

It doesn't matter what your relationship status is -- single, married or complicated -- the city is bound to have something you would like.

Here are nine can't-miss events going on around the city this weekend:

Paces Mountain Band: Friday, Feb. 10 7 p.m. In Smyrna, you can listen to cool tunes by an awesome band. This special concert will be performed by a small ensemble, but the impact will be just as big. Guest artists are also on tap. Love Songs and Gone Wrongs · Smyrna 1680 Spring Rd SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.

Fernbank After Dark: One of the most acclaimed museums in Georgia is going to dim the lights and turn into an after-hours spot. Friday Feb.10 is the debut of Fernbank After Dark, which will feature dining options such as tapas, drinks and entertainment. The Fernbank Museum of National History is located at 767 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30307.

Cupid's Undie Run: Saturday, Feb. 11 at noon. This Buckhead event has been billed as a “brief” fun-run in the middle of a party. It's to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. You can run solo or hook up with a team, but whatever you do, bring layers of clothes (after the undie run) because it's going to be chilly. Big Sky Buckhead3201 Cains Hill Pl NWAtlanta, GA 30305. For more info.

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Love Stories of Oakland: Saturday, Feb. 11 & Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. This limited-time engagementwill feature more than 25 tour stops through Oakland’s Victorian garden cemetery as symbols and words of love and devotion found on headstones and mausoleums are examined.

Valentines in the Garden -- Saturday, Feb. 11: From 7 --11 p.m. An elegant evening of music, dancing, cocktails, desserts and orchids at one of the most naturally beautiful spots in Atlanta. Atlanta Botanical Garden1345 Piedmont Ave NEAtlanta, GA 30309.

Valentine's Night Out: Saturday, Feb. 11. Celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Center for Puppetry Arts! The show will feature all you wanted to know about puppet couples throughout history . Enjoy beer and wine from the cash bar as well as other puppet-themed activities.

Alvin Ailey Dance Theater: From Wednesday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 19, The week includes Fan Night, Jazz Night, "Ailey's Revelations," and more. Tickets on sale now.

Bon Jovi: Bon Jovi comes to Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta on Friday, Feb. 10. The show, called "This House is Not for Sale," will allow the band to definitely get into their classic hits, but don't be surprised if they play some songs from their upcoming 14th album. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Troubadour World Premierce at Alliance Theatre: Through Sunday, Feb. 12. Troubadour is "a feel-good romantic comedy musical that tells the story of Joe, Inez, and Izzy as Joe attempts to enter the country music world in the footsteps of his legendary musician father," the event's website says. Music will be by Sugarland's Kristian Bush. For more info: Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree StreetAtlanta, GA 30309.

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