Lovin' the Square - Celebrate Valentine's Day in Harvard Square
Ā Amorino GelatošĀ Valentineās SpecialĀ
ā Baci Macaron
This Valentineās Day, Amorino is featuring their limited-editionĀ āBaciā macaron, filled withĀ raspberry and vanilla gelatoĀ ā a romantic and elegant treat perfect for sharing.
Available for a limited time in our Cambridge location.
Saturday, February 14th
A Palentine Wine & Fun Night!
Do you love wine? Do you enjoy laughing, sharing and having a delightful time?
Then this evening is made for you!
- A unique experience featuring wine, blue cheese, and chocolate to share.
- Meet other enthusiasts in a friendly and safe environment.
- Music, laughter, funā¦ no gimmicks, no tricksājust great wine, delicious cheese, fine chocolate, and, most importantly, good company.
At a table of 10 participants, youāll team up in pairs to choose a bottle ofĀ wineĀ ($20ā$40 value) from the selection available onĀ BondeĀ FineĀ Wineās shelves.
Then, weāll open all the bottles to taste together and discuss what works
and what doesnāt.
A relaxed, social, and friendly evening: all winners, no losers.Come as you are, ready to savor, connect, and have fun. Donāt spend the evening alone, reserve your spot now and turn Valentineās Day into an unforgettable Palentineās Evening!
Romance in Rio de Janeiro *In-Person* *NEW*Ā | Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 am – 2 pm | Instructor: John Peredina | $115.00
Meet & Mingle Chocolate Tasting *In-Person*Ā | Saturday, Feb. 14 , 3 – 5 pm | Instructor: Victoria E. Kichuk | $40.00
CantiAmo Valentine’s Edition: Italian through Love Songs *In-Person* *NEW*Ā | 3 Fridays, Feb. 27, 6 – 8 pm | Instructor: Giovanni M. Palmarini | $135.00
Friday, 2/13 (10am-8pm or while bouquets last)
A Valentine’s Stay, Perfectly Composed: This Valentine’s Day, experience an evening of jazz at Regattabar, where the timeless romance of Harvard Square provides the perfect key for your love story.Ā From the first note to the final chord, every moment of your stay is designed to strike romantic harmony.Ā This exclusive experience includes tickets to ‘I Wish You Love:Ā A Valentine from Lauren Henderson’, dining at Henrietta’s Table and the comforts of a luxurious guestroom – together, composing a night of music, love and memories to cherish.
Includes:
* Two tickets to the February 14 Regattabar Show: ‘I Wish You Love:Ā A Valentine from Lauren Henderson’
* Overnight stay for two in a luxury guestroom
* $150 dining credit towards supper, breakfast or lunch at Henrietta’s Table
* Champagne at the show
* Late check-out of 2pm
* On-site self parking
Capture the Romance:Ā Develop your romance with a Harvard Square getaway, where picture-perfect moments come naturally. Stroll through Harvard Square togetherāpast boutiques, museums, and cozy bookshopsālet each spontaneous moment become a Polaroid keepsake, born from an idea sparked right here in Cambridge. Your story told in instant snapshots, creating a collection of memories you’ll cherish long after your getaway concludes.
Includes:
* Overnight stay for two in a luxury guestroom
* Bottle of sparkling wine
* Polaroid camera to capture the moments
* Photo journal
* 2pm late checkout to savor a slower morning
* Self-parking
Fruition Chocolate Works
Fruition Chocolate Works will be offering tasting samples of their small batch bean to bar chocolate! Stop by and see the chocolate room located inside of Leavitt & Peirce at 1316 Mass Ave.
Galante Design Studio is offering 20% off on all Mapkins and Wall Maps for the first 20 orders on our website now thru 2/14 using code VALENTINE20 at checkout.
Grafton Street will be open from 10am – 2 am onĀ ValentinesĀ Day. We will be running our Valentines day specials starting at 4 pm until our full kitchen closes at 11 pm. We will also be offering some wine pairings alongside each course and will have live music from 9:30pm-1:30am.
Using the code VDAYSPECIAL patrons get buy one get one 50% off tickets to both shows on February 14th. Click here for tickets.
Click here to obtain discounted tickets for Harvard Men’s Basketball for the Harvard Men’s Basketball game against Yale and Harvard Men’s lacrosse game against Providence.Ā Both games are taking place on Valentines Day.Ā
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Join us for a Valentineās menu made to share, featuring specials ranging from a seafood duo and VT pheasant to buttery scallops and a 30-day dry-aged ribeye. End on a sweet note with a dessert samplerābecause love deserves dessert.
J.P. Licks’ will have two new items:Ā
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae
- Peanut Butter Mocha Lattes
Ā Do Last Words Live Forever? | Horszowski Trio | Artistic Partner
Opening with Mozartās early work, written in Americaās birth year of 1776, this program features three celebrated American composers, including the Boston premiere of Wuorinenās Piano Trio No. 2 which was discovered after his death and dedicated to theĀ Horszowski Trio. Longy alumnus Carter, who studied with N. Boulanger, wrote his Epigrams as his very last work, composed at the age of 103. As a contrast, Bernstein wrote his Trio at the age of 18 in Cambridge, MA while he was a student at Harvard, already showcasing the humor and panache he would become known for.
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For tickets, please click here.
Weāre celebrating the magic of Valentineās Day weekend with bubbles and bonbons, quiet cozy nooks, love note writing, mini candle making, and other charming enchantments designed to make your heart flutter.
Not sure what to get your bookish Valentine? Make something meaningful with your own two hands, weāll have all the supplies ready. Or better yet, bring your date along and wander the shop together, sip something lovely and let our staff help you find a book match made in heaven.
Friday Feb 13th 2026
KEEPER is back at Lovestruck for another night of chain stitching! Live embroidery of your first name or initials as a $10 add-on with the purchase of a Lovestruck Books & Cafe tote bag. Cute, custom, and made just for you.
Iman Khondker is returning to Lovestruck for another Poetry Pop-Up! Spend a moment with Iman and walk away with her words, written just for you. Live poems are $15 each.
Love Notes & Little Treats
Saturday Feb 14th, 2026
10:00 AMĀ – 6:00 PM
Write a valentine, decorate a mini candle, and get a tarot reading on love, relationships, and you.
- Gift your Galentine, Palentine or Valentine something special, made by your own hands. Weāve got all the supplies you need to decorate a mini candle set, then all thatās left to do is strike a match and let the romance burn. Weāll wrap it up in a pretty box with ribbon, ready to gift.Ā Ā Ā
- Discover what the cards have in store for your heart this Valentineās! Tarot readings will explore love and relationships. Each reading is $15.
- Sweet Sentiments Gift Set: The ultimate Valentineās gift bundle! Get crafty at our DIY Valentine station, with prompts to spark your words of romance. Seal your card with wax for an elegant touch, then enjoy a fresh carnation and box of five assorted bonbons to complete the gift, all for $20.
- Wine, Bubbles & Bonbons: Pair a bubbly flight of bevs with a special sweet treat tasting at George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar
Wine, Bubbles & Bonbons
Saturday Feb 14th, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Pair a delicious flight of bevs with a unique, sweet treat at George Howell Coffee & Wine Bar āavailable all day.
- $30 OFF Aroma Diffusers
- $5 Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Cacao Truffles
- Buy 2 or more skincare, get 15% OFF
- 20% OFF Ladies Spring knitwear
- 15% OFF Pillows & Bed Linens
- Select Candies forĀ $3
Galentine’s Day cocktail class at Noir Bar.Ā
Round up your favorite girlfriends and head to Noir for an experience thatās equal parts shaken, stirred, and seriously fabulous. Galentine’s Day cocktail class atĀ Noir Bar.
In the trueĀ spiritĀ of Galentineās Day, round up your favorite girlfriends and head to Noir for an experience thatās equal parts shaken, stirred, and seriously fabulous. In this cocktail class designed for beginners, you’ll mix, taste, and experiment with premium spirits while learning how flavors flirt, balance, and shine. Sip your creations, enjoy savory bites and master practical techniques and recipes worth repeating – because good beverages are best shared.
DETAILS
- Guided instruction on crafting three cocktails
- Savor bites from Noir
- Recipes to take home
- Smaller class size for a more personalized learning experience
- Table for two package. Details on our offers pageĀ HERE
- Industry night is back atĀ Noir. From 9pm to 2am on Valentineās Day, turn up the volume, enjoy Ć la carte food/industry specials, and unwind with a well-deserved break after the workday
On Valentineās Day, Nubar will be offering their regular dinner menu, plus a 3-course elevated specials menu ($65/pp). They will have seating in the main dining room and bar, as well as around the fireplace in the lounge. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Off he Beaten Path Food Tours have Harvard Square tours running all weekend with a 2 and 5pm Harvard Square Chocolate Tour on Saturday, February 14th!Ā
True Love Shake
This Valentineās Day, Shake Shack is embracing the fragile nature of love with its new True Love Shake ā a limited-time offering designed to be layered, indulgent, and as crackable as hearts themselves. Made with Shake Shackās signature vanilla frozen custard blended with strawberry purĆ©e; the True Love Shake is coated with a crackable dark chocolate shell and finished with whipped cream and strawberry curls.
On Valentineās Day, buy one True Love Shake and get one free using code SHARELOVE, to share with someone special or keep both for yourself.
February 12th
Juanito Pascual Trio featuring Nino de los Reyes at 7pm. Flamenco guitar virtuoso Juanito Pascual, praised by NPR as āone of the hottest flamenco guitarists,ā blends flamenco with jazz, rock, and global sounds.
February 13th
Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans at 7pm and 9pm.Acclaimed guitarist and composer Stephane Wrembelārenowned for his original music in Midnight in Paris and Vicky Cristina Barcelonaāreturns to The Regattabar with his specialty ensemble, Django New Orleans, to celebrate the release of Django New Orleans II: Hors-SĆ©rie out November 14, 2025.
February 14th
“I Wish You Love: A Valentine from Lauren Henderson“. Lauren Hendersonās voice is both compass and canvasāguiding listeners through landscapes of jazz, soul, and Latin traditions while painting them in tones of intimacy and depth. With every phrase, she balances vulnerability and strength, transforming songs into timeless stories that resonate across cultures and generations. Rooted in the rich cultural traditions of Panama, Montserrat, and the Caribbean, Hendersonās artistry reflects a global heritage.
February 15th
Mardi Gras at Regattabar featuring Calvin Johnson and Native Son. Band: Calvin Johnson – tenor/soprano sax & vocals. Andrew McGowan – piano. Nori Naraoka – acoustic/electric bass. Errold Lanier – drums.
Union Square Donuts has an incredible variety of Valentine’s Day flavors coming up this year!
