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Detroit Valentine's Day Events in 2009

Special Events Just for Two

By Laura Sternberg, About.com

Valentine's Day falls on Saturday this year, which means a long weekend filled with events celebrating romance.

Ann Arbor: My Folky Valentine

When: 2/12/09
Where: The Ark, Ann Arbor

A Valentine's Day concert featuring married musical couples, including Annie and Rod Capps, Allison Downey and John Austin, the Milroys, J. Oscar and Lauran Bittinger, and Jan Krist and Alan Finkbeiner.

Detroit: 2nd Annual Glass Slipper Ball

When: 2/7/09, 7 p.m.
Where: Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
Price: $85 per person

The ball includes hors d'oeuvres and desserts from the Best of The Metro Detroit Chefs, 20 in all. It also includes entertainment by James Robinson Plus and Chateau. The event benefits the WC S.A.F.E. (Wayne County Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners) program in Southfield.

Detroit: All You Need is Love, Classic Mystery Tour

When: 2/12/09 through 2/15/09
Where: Orchestra Hall at the Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit
Price: $19 to $102

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Beatles' greatest hits, including Penny Lane, Yesterday and All You Need is Love. Conductor: Martin Hermann.

Detroit: Valentine's Spectacular with Mitch Ryder

When: 2/7/09
Where:

A live concert for Valentine's Day featuring The Miracles, The Drifters, The Diamonds, The Contours and The Reflections.

Ferndale: A Sultry Valentine

When: 2/14/09
Where: The Magic Stick

Grupo Escobar is a dance band specializing in Cuban music. They are playing especially for Valentine's Day at The Magic Stick.

Redford: Sweetheart Ball

When: 2/14/09
Where: The Karas House Banquet Hall
Price: $65 per couple

A Valentine's Day extravaganza, including a buffet dinner, party games, dancing, karaoke and pictures.

Ypsilanti: 3rd Annual Bloody Valentine Party

When: 2/14/09, 10 p.m.
Where: Elbow Room, Ypsilanti

The Elbow Room hosts a dance party, featuring DJ Chuck Damage and DJ Scarboni.

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