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Valentine’s Date Night Events in the Metro

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Oklahoma City offers plenty of opportunities to celebrate love this February. All month long, the metro area comes alive with Valentine’s date night ideas for couples. Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the OKC metro this month at one of these fabulous events.

[Editor’s Note: This is a working list last updated on Jan. 17, 2024, so check back often for new listings. If you know of a date night idea that you think should be included, please email the listing information to calendar@metrofamilymagazine.com or leave a comment below.]

Jan. 19-Feb. 4

Sheepdog at Carpenter Square Theatre (1009 W Reno Ave) features a production about the love story of Amina and Ryan, both officers on the Cleveland police force. A mystery and a love story with high stakes and no easy answers, Sheepdog fearlessly examines police violence, interracial love and class in the 21st century. $30. See website for show times.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays in February

Harkin’s Tuesday Night Classics presents classic films including Dirty Dancing and Field of Dreams at Harkin Theatre Bricktown 16 (150 E Reno Ave). $5. Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 p.m.

Feb. 2

FREE First Friday Gallery Walk in the Paseo District (NW 30th & 27th Streets, Walker and Hudson Ave) features special themed exhibits, guest artists and a variety of live entertainment – all within walking distance. 5-9 p.m.

Feb. 3

Yukon Chocolate Festival at Dale Robertson Center (1200 Lakeshore Dr, Yukon) features over 20 chocolate booths, a silent auction and awards for best-tasting chocolate and best booth décor. Proceeds from the festival benefit local park renovations and the Mabel C. Fry Public Library. $12-$15. 1-3 p.m.

OKCPhil presents Brahms at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features Benjamin Schmid, violin, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. $27 & up. 8 p.m.

Feb. 5

FREE LIVE on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th St) features artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. Noon-4 p.m.

Feb. 7

Italian Saxophone Quartet at Armstrong Auditorium (14400 S Bryant Ave, Edmond) features the entertaining Italian Saxophone Quartet, one of the longest-lived groups currently active on the world stage. $40 & up. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 8

Chocolate Decadence at Leadership Square (211 N Robinson Ave) features a decadent night of drinks, an auction and raffle, live music and savory and sweet chocolate dishes from the best restaurants in Automobile Alley and beyond. Benefits the Automobile Alley Association. $75 & up. 6:30-9 p.m.

Feb. 8-10

The Immortal Jellyfish Girl at Bruce Owen Theater (7777 S May Ave) features a coming-of-age story and dystopian tragedy. The year is 2555: large swaths of the earth’s surface are considered dead zones and global extinction has begun. $35. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 & 8 p.m.

Feb. 9

BLAC Inc. presents: Ailey II at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave) features a fresh perspective on Mr. Ailey’s legacy as one of the most popular modern dance companies. $20 & up. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9-11

Giselle at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features the story of Giselle, a young peasant girl who has a passion for dancing but dies of a broken heart. $30 & up. 7:30 p.m.

An Affair of the Heart at State Fair Park (3101 Gordon Cooper Blvd) is a three-day shopping event featuring art, clothing, antiques, collectibles, gourmet food and more. Three-day pass, $12; kids (12 & under), free. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Feb. 10

Valentines Succulent Wreath at Will Rogers Garden (3400 NW 36th St). Create a succulent wreath masterpiece to take home. Materials supplied. Preregister. $35. 9-11 a.m.

Potato Dance World Championship at First Americans Museum (659 First Americans Blvd) features a not-so-traditional dance where couples position a potato between their foreheads and dance. The last pair standing with the potato aloft and intact wins. Free to attend. 1-3 p.m.

Sweetheart Ball at Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features dinner, dancing, games, prizes, silent auction and more. For married or engaged couples. Preregister. $175 & up. 6-10 p.m.

FREE We Are the Roots: Film Screening & Discussion at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features short films by Solomon Sir Jones, Melinda James and Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, followed by the documentary We Are the Roots: Black Settlers and Their Experiences of Discrimination on the Canadian Prairies. 6 p.m.

Feb. 11

FREE LIVE! on the Plaza in the Plaza District (1700 block of NW 16th) features local artists, live music, special events, local shopping and more. Noon-4 p.m.

FREE Admission to Oklahoma City Museum of Art (415 Couch Dr) features complimentary admission, thanks to the generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. noon-5 p.m.

Feb. 15

Third Thursday: Adult Night at Mix-Tape at Factory Obscura (25 NW 9th St). Factory Obscura stays open late to give grown-ups the run of the experience on the third Thursday of each month. For ages 18 & up. $15. 7 – 9 p.m.

OKC Midtown Rotary Spelling Bee(r) at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center (11 NW 11th St) features a delightful evening of spelling fun, a silent auction and local brews. $60 & up. 6-11 p.m.

Feb. 15-24

The Play That Goes Wrong at Shawnee Little Theatre (1829 N Airport Dr, Shawnee) features the classic whodunnit story with a twist – there’s been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find out who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone actors at The Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does! Ticket prices, tba. See website for show times.

Feb. 15-25

Small at Lyric’s Plaza Theatre (1725 NW 16th St) features an autobiographical ride about the wears of childhood, family, racism, bulimia and the misunderstood life of being a horse jockey. $25 & up. See website for show times.

Feb. 16-17

OKCPhil presents Bravo Broadway at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features the OKCPHIL orchestra, conductor Jan McDaniel and renowned Broadway vocalists Scarlet Strallen, Dee Roscioli and Hugh Panaro. $27 & up. 8 p.m.

Feb. 17

Pinky Patel – New Crown, Who Dhis Tour at Tower Theatre (415 NW 23rd St) features creator and comedian Pinky Patel. $26.50 & up. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 19

Kilgen Theater Organ Performance at Oklahoma History Center (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr) features organist Tedde Gibson accompanying the silent film Captain January (1924). Members, $10; nonmembers, $20. 7-8:30 p.m.

Feb. 21-March 10

OKC Broadway presents Wicked at Civic Center Music Hall (201 N Walker Ave) features a look at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. $40 & up. Tuesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 & 7 p.m.

Feb. 22

Joshua Henry – Get Up Stand Up at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center (7777 S May Ave) features the Grammy award-winning performer and recording artist best known for his Tony-nominated leading roles in Carousel, The Scottsboro Boys and Violet, as well as for his show-stopping performance as Aaron Burr in the cultural phenomenon, Hamilton. $42 & up. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 22-24

Simply Indie Film Fest in Edmond (various locations) features a variety of independent films, screenplays, music videos and photography from all genres. $10-$50. See website for show times.

Feb. 22-March 10

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents Twelfth Night at Shakespeare on the Paseo (2920 Paseo) features  a romantic comedy about a triangle of unrequited love. $35 & up. Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Feb. 23

Taste of OKC at Oklahoma City Convention Center Ballroom (100 Mick Cornett Dr) features tastes and sips from 30 of Oklahoma City’s most popular restaurants, plus live and silent auctions, cocktails and music. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. $200. 6:30 p.m.

SMO21: Quantum Leap Year at Science Museum Oklahoma (2020 Remington Pl) features themed activities including a Quantum Arcade, miniature vehicle particle accelerator build and more. For ages 21 & up. $25 & up. 7-10 p.m.

Feb. 27

Sofia Philharmonic of Bulgaria at Armstrong Auditorium (14400 S Bryant Ave, Edmond) features the national orchestra of Bulgaria. $55 & up. 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 29

Ceramic Pinch Cup Workshop at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St). Make a functional piece of art for yourself or as a gift. $65 7-9 p.m.

Feb. 29-March 9

OKC Rep presents Vietgone at Oklahoma Contemporary (11 NW 11th St) features an all-American love story about two very new Americans. It’s 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fiancé. But now in a new land, they just might find each other. $22.50 & up, with a pay-what-you-can option. See website for show times.

Looking for even more date night ideas, check out our round-up of Valentine’s fun in OKC fill with at-home date ideas, reader-recommended date night ideas and our guide to current museum exhibits, plus this monthly round-up of the top 5 date night events happening each month. 

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