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Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day

Our city is teeming with romantic possibilities. | Photo by @emilydiercksphotography

There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.

🌵 Get fantastical with botanicals

If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using same-day flower delivery. (We’re eyeing those locally designed arrangements.)

Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.

Mahoney’s, multiple locations
Micro Plant Studio, 365 W. Broadway, South Boston
Bonny’s Garden Center, 41 Bay State Rd., Cambridge

🦪 Aw shucks

These spots have weekday dollar oyster deals:

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, 425 W. Broadway | Tuesday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Waypoint, 1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Monday-Saturday, 5-7 p.m.
Little Donkey, 505 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Tuesday-Saturday 5-6 p.m.

For more options, check out our guide.

🌟 Go stargazing

It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.

Castle Island | 2010 Day Blvd., Boston
Governor Hutchinson’s Field | Adams Street, Milton

🎮 Get your game on

Put your friendly competition to the test at one of these local interactive bars.

A4cade | 292 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge
SPIN | 30 Melcher St., Boston
PKL | 64 C St., South Boston
Puttshack | 58 Pier 4 Blvd., Boston

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Monday, Feb. 13

Valentine’s Day Pop-Up | Monday, Feb. 13-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 11 a.m. | South Station, Atlantic Avenue + Summer Street, Boston | Free | Celebrate those you love at this pop-up shopping experience with roses, cards, and stationery on Dewey Square.
“Shakespeare in Love” | Monday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $13-$16 | Catch the movie and stick around for a discussion with film critic Odie Henderson and actor Marianna Bassham.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Fanculo L’amore | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Bar Pallino, 278 Newbury St., Boston | Price of purchase | The bar inside Faccia a Faccia will serve special cocktails to help guests skip celebrating Valentine’s Day.
Bush | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $30-$55 | See the English rock band, popular for their song “Glycerine.”

Wednesday, Feb. 15

Pitch-a-Pal | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston | Free to attend | Listen to friends pitch their pals to eligible singles at the Seaport beer hall.
Public Art Project: Artist Talk | Wednesday, Feb. 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Adams Street Branch, Boston Public Library, 690 Adams St., Boston | Free | Join local artist Priscila de Carvalho to learn more about her city-commissioned public art project at the BPL’s Adams Street Branch.

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Weather

44º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Open

Another day, another cup of coffee from a new coffee shop. New York-based Blank Street Coffee has opened its third Boston location in the Back Bay neighborhood at 647 Boylston St. Stop by for a caffeine fix daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ☕

Biz

Somerville was ranked the fastest-growing startup city in the country, according to the New Hampshire-based investment firm York IE. The Bay State city beat out Irvine, Houston, and Boulder with a 735% startup funding growth rate, raising more than $638 million in Q4. (BostInno)

Watch

Cambridge natives Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have reunited for another blockbuster project. The movie tells the story of the rise of the popular sportswear company Nike. Watch the first trailer for “Air” and mark your calendars to see the film directed by Affleck in theaters on Wednesday, April 5. 🎬

Sports

The Men’s Beanpot finals are tonight at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. For the first time in the tournament’s 70-year history, Harvard will face Northeastern. Plus, tune in tomorrow to watch the Women’s Beanpot finals. 🏒
Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has a broken bone in his face and will be out indefinitely. Brown was injured in the game against Philadelphia during an offensive rebound play. (7 News)

Number

$10,000. That’s the sign-on bonus that the MBTA is offering to attract new dispatchers for the transit organization. The offer is available through June and the starting salary for a heavy rail dispatcher is $106,267. Learn more about the position and apply. (WBUR)

Seasonal

Valentine’s Day may be tomorrow, but it’s not too late to order that special someone a bouquet of fresh flowers. Don’t have time to cross reference all of the florists in town? Enter: Floom, an online marketplace that partners with talented florists that deliver locally. Shop Valentine’s Day arrangements. 💐 *

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Cue the “Jeopardy!” theme music

Boston’s building name trivia

Boston building triva image featuring three buildings.

Can you name these three Boston buildings? | Photos via @doug.gribbel, @behindthelens617, and @aashishgehlot

Boston, let’s play a game that could earn you some cash one day. ICYMI — last week, competitors on the TV game show “Jeopardy!” were unable to guess the name of one of Boston’s iconic buildings, costing them the chance to win $400.

Here’s the clue: “This Boston tower built by a financial company has been officially renamed 200 Clarendon — much less patriotic.”

What is: The John Hancock Tower.

In the spirit of making sure you are prepared for any trivia in the future, here is a quick quiz on three of Boston’s most recognizable buildings.

1. This glass building is the tallest in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood, standing at nearly 700 ft tall and offering its residents unrivaled views.

2. The iconic clock tower in the Financial District that was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

3. This 36-story building is located at the site formerly known as Fort Hill. It’s made of unpolished rose-granite panels and features an octagonal-based pyramid on the top of the tower.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessica.

Editor’s pick: Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and if you’re looking for a movie to hit you in your feels, check out this list of the most Googled tearjerker movies in each state. Curious what the Bay State’s is? The 2004 romance flick “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. 🍿

Honestly, I’ve never heard of this film, so let me know if it’s worth a watch. If you want to check it out, you can stream it on Amazon Prime video.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Here’s everything you need to know to become a Bostonian in our guide to Boston 101.

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