22 Events in Boston for Galentine’s Day, Palentine’s Day, and Singles Adventures

For those flying solo there are plenty of ways to celebrate the love in your life this Valentine’s Day. Gather your friends for a Galentine’s party, focus on self-love practices, meet new people, and more.  by Celina Colby MEETUPS <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/volo-solo-week-boston-events-for-singles-boston-1012472">Volo Solo Week: Boston Events for Singles</a> [sponsored by Volo Sports] <img src="https://media.thebostoncalendar.com/image/upload/v1738684657/672d4ac828d6ef5744d97e98_icon.png_ywcczg.png"> When: Monday 2/10 to Friday 2/14 Where: Around Boston Info: Volo Sports is hosting five different singles meetups the week of Valentine’s Day, that’s five different chances to meet someone special. Attend bowling, trivia night, speed dating, and more to get yourself out there while having a blast.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/singles-mingle-chocolate-tasting-at-the-taza-chocolate-factory-somerville-1010959">Singles Mingle Chocolate Tasting at the Taza Chocolate Factory</a> When: Saturday 2/1 Where: Union Square Info: Join other singles aged 26-38 for a night of mingling and chocolate tasting at the Taza Chocolate Factory with the goal of making new friends or potentially sparking a sweet romance. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/pitch-a-friend-dating-event-everett-1012375">Pitch-A-Friend Dating Event</a> When: Wednesday 2/12 Where: Everett Info: Make a 3-5 minute slideshow about your most fabulous single friend and pitch them to a room full of single folks. You never know what qualities might strike up a connection with someone.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/galentine-s-day-women-s-networking-night--2-boston-1011753">Galentine's Day: Women's Networking Night</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Downtown Info: Make connections with other fabulous women who may be future friends or business contacts at this women’s networking night complete with passed apps and glasses of bubbly.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/20-s-30-s-dress-to-impress-valentine-s-day-edition-boston-1012140">20's &amp; 30's Dress to Impress: Valentine's Day Edition</a> When: Fridays 2/14 Where: Beacon Hill Info: Dress to impress and head to The Liberty Hotel to mingle with other 20s and 30s folks courtesy of the Make Friends After College group.  SHOPPING <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/modern-romance-fair-brighton-1011596">Valentine's Modern Romance Fair</a> When: Friday 2/7 Where: Brighton Info: Get your hair spruced at Bellwether Salon and then have a full on photoshoot to get that perfect photo for your next online dating profile. Plus, build your own candy boxes and bouquets.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/valentine-s-day-permanent-jewelry-pop-up-boston-1011982">Valentine's Day Permanent Jewelry Pop Up</a> When: Thursday 2/6 Where: South End Info: SPARK is hosting a permanent jewelry pop-up at Boon Plant and Flower Bar in the South End. Get a little bling with your bestie for Galentine’s Day or treat yourself to something festive. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/small-mart-valentine-s-day-market-at-crystal-ballroom-somerville-1011259">Small Mart Valentine's Day Market at Crystal Ballroom</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: Davis Square Info: Shop unique offerings by local artists, makers, and vintage sellers to find a dreamy gift for your Valentine, Palentine, or yourself. Grab a cocktail or mocktail at the bar, and shop away.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/castle-island-south-boston-valentine-shop-sip-marketplace-south-boston-1011238">Castle Island South Boston Valentine Shop &amp; Sip Marketplace</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: South Boston Info: Sip a craft brew and shop for Valentine’s Day gifts from small businesses and local vendors at this marketplace at Castle Island Brewing in South Boston. FOOD &amp; BEVERAGE <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/puppy-love-barkuterie-brunch-with-boston-dog-moms-lp-pet-photography-boston-1011804">Puppy Love Barkuterie Brunch with Boston Dog Moms &amp; LP Pet Photography</a> When: Saturday 2/1 Where: Beacon Hill Info: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the puppy love of your love. You and your dog can both enjoy a veterinarian-approved menu safe for both people and animals, while mingling with other dog owners.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/galentine-s-wine-chocolate-tour--2-jamaica-plain-1011551">Galentine's Wine &amp; Chocolate Tour</a> When: Thursday 2/6 Where: Jamaica Plain Info: Stroll along Centre Street sampling chocolate and wine at various stores while shopping small with local businesses. Go with your pals or solo to meet new friends.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/15-bars-to-meet-single-people-around-boston-boston-427260">15+ Bars to Meet Single People around Boston</a> When: Ongoing Where: Around Boston Info: Not all nightlife spots are created equal when it comes to meeting people. Check out these high-energy bars around Boston that are great for meeting a new crop of potential dates.  ARTS &amp; CRAFTS  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/smashbook-self-love-letter-workshop-at-travel-mug-cafe-2-6-boston-1011659">Smashbook Self Love Letter Workshop at Travel Mug Café</a> When: Thursday 2/6 Where: Seaport Info: Get creative and inspired at this Self Love Letter Workshops where you can write a love note to yourself in the form of a vision-board style collage while chatting about your goals with like-minded people.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/galentine-s-paint-night-boston-1012381">Galentine's Paint Night</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Fenway Info: Grab a cocktail and bites from the buffet and then try your hand at an art project with this guided paint night for Galentine’s Day.  BOOK LOVERS <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/romantasy-book-fair-w-trident-booksellers-boston-1011497">Romantasy Book Fair w/ Trident Booksellers</a> When: Wednesday 2/5 Where: Downtown Info: Pick up your next steamy read at the Romantasy Book Fair at Sam Adams Boston Taproom. There will be dragons, potions, castles, crowns, and every romance dynamic you can imagine.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/all-she-wrote-x-queer-romance-book-club-meryl-wilsner-s-cleat-cute-somerville-1011522">All She Wrote x Queer Romance Book Club: Meryl Wilsner's CLEAT CUTE</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: Somerville Info: Join All She Wrote Books for a discussion of the sapphic rivals to lovers story ‘Cleat Cute’ by Meryl Wilsner.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/judith-rosen-with-alex-schaffner-bookstore-romance-brookline-1011044">Judith Rosen with Alex Schaffner: Bookstore Romance</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Coolidge Corner Info: If your true love right now is bookstores, we get it. Listen to an author talk by Judith Rosen, who interviewed 24 couples about their weddings and engagements at independent bookstores for her latest book ‘Bookstore Romance: Love Speaks Volumes.’ PARTIES &amp; ACTIVITIES <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sleepless-at-the-speedway-a-rom-com-pajama-party-romance-book-pop-up-brighton-1012302">Sleepless at The Speedway: A Rom-Com Pajama Party + Romance Book Pop Up</a> When: Thursday 2/6 Where: Brighton Info: Shop a diverse pop-up romance book store, watch the rom com classic ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ and show off your finest PJs at this Galentine’s bash. There are plenty of snacks and beverages on site for the movie screening too.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/besties-brews-galentine-s-party--2-somerville-1011637">Besties &amp; Brews Galentine’s Party</a> When: Sunday 2/9 Where: Somerville Info: <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/blooms-besties-floral-workshop-somerville-1011638">Make your own floral bouquet</a>, shop beautiful items from local small businesses, make and send valentines, paint pottery, get a psychic reading, and more at this activity-heavy Galentine’s party at Aeronaut Brewing.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/rom-com-trivia-everett-1012148">Rom Com Trivia</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Everett Info: Test your knowledge of classic rom coms at this holiday trivia night. Make a team of up to six people, sip Valentine’s-themed cocktails, and compete for the chance to win Short Path Distillery gift cards. <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/clueless-screening-boston-1012178">Clueless Screening</a> When: Thursday 2/13 Where: Back Bay Info: Get into a romantic (and fabulous) mood at this screening of ‘Clueless’ at Trident Booksellers and Cafe. Miss a classic like this? As if.  <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/cosmic-cupid-love-languages-through-the-stars-boston-1012124">Cosmic Cupid: Love Languages Through the Stars</a> When: Sunday 2/16 Where: Roslindale Info: Learn about the connection between romance and astrology at this event. Each attendee gets a personalized birth chart to explore how romance will show up in their lives, what their love language is, and much more.  -- Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yayitsyanan/">@yayitsyanan</a>

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