Valentine’s Day events in Boston

Fill your hearts and calendars for the month now.

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Sip on a “You Can’t Sit with Us” drink at the “Mean Girls” brunch.

Photo provided by City Tap House

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It’s cuffing szn. Whether you’re married, coupled up, or single, there is something sweet in store for every Bostonian this month.

Warm your heart at one of these Valentine’s-themed events or make reservations to take a bite out of these seven restaurant specials.

♥️ Things to do:

Spread Love with Black Owned Bos. | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 12-5 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr. | Free to attend | Shop for sweet treats, clothes, and accessories from local Black-owned businesses at this pop-up market.

Shakespeare Reimagined: Shakespeare in Love | Monday, Feb. 13 | 7 p.m. | Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Brookline | $12.50 | Head to the independent movie theater to see the 25th anniversary screening of “Shakespeare in Love.”

Be Our Valentine Bash | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | The Thirsty Scholar, 70 Beacon St., Somerville | $36-$44 | This speed-dating event for singles ages 26-38 will kick off with a mini happy hour + your choice of a complimentary beer or wine.

“Mean Girls” Galentine’s Day Brunch | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Tap House, 10 Boston Wharf Rd. | This brunch will feature live music from DJ J-Wall, “Mean Girls” themed items like homemade waffles called “It’s Not My Fault You’re Like in Love with Me or Something,” and drinks from the “Cool Mom’s Bar.”

♥️ If food is your love language:

Heart Shaped Cheese Pizza

Order a heart shaped pizza from the North End’s Ducali.

Photo provided by Ducali Pizzeria & Bar

Mamma Maria, 3 North Sq. | Tuesday, Feb. 14 | 5-9:15 p.m. | Reservations are required for this three-course Valentine’s Day menu with 25 dishes to choose from (think: lobster and uni pasta, osso buco + roasted bone marrow).

Deck 12 at YOTEL, 65 Seaport Blvd. | Times vary | Head to the heated rooftop deck for a variety of fondues: four cheese, dark chocolate + pinot noir, and butterscotch, each served with special pairings to dip.

Lulu Green, 246 W Broadway | Saturday, Feb. 11 + Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Order the four-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person to try Lulu’s seaweed “caviar” service. Diners can also try the hearts of palm salad and beet cavatelli. Plus, add an optional cocktail pairing for an additional $40 per person.

Artisan Bistro, The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Avery St. | Friday, Feb. 10-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | The Valentine’s Day four-course prix-fixe dinner menu ($77 per person) features butter poached lobster or bacon wrapped filet mignon, plus a banana split to share.

Publico, 11 Dorchester St. | Tuesday, Feb. 14 + Wednesday, Feb. 15 | This three-course menu is curated by Executive Chef Joel Howard for $38 per person.

LoLa 42, 22 Liberty Dr. | Friday, Feb. 10-Tuesday, Feb. 14 | Try one of three specials for Valentine’s Day, including a sushi platter, pan roasted prime ribeye, and the LoLa’s Love Spell cocktail.

Ducali, 289 Causeway St. | Monday, Feb. 13 + Tuesday, Feb.14 | Share a heart-shaped pizza that serves two.