VALENTINE’S DAY 2023
The History of Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century.
At the time of Valentine’s life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love. 200 years later, February 14th was proclaimed St Valentine’s Day
This year we officially celebrate our Loves on a Tuesday. Don’t wait till Tuesday! Here is a list of great date night experiences to celebrate Love in Fort Worth, either before or after February 14th. Happy Valentine’s Day! We LOVE Fort Worth!
FORT WORTH STOCKYARDS
Billy Bob’s Texas
Before Valentine’s Day, February 10th & 11th
Ashley McBride & Wade Bowen
After Valentine’s Day, February 17th & 18th
Clay Walker & Michael Salgado with Jay Perez
You can’t go wrong when you treat your Valentine to a night of live music and dancing at Billy Bob’s Texas.
https://billybobstexas.com/events
Tannehill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Before Valentine’s Day, February 10th & 11th
Los Lonely Boys & The Mavericks
After Valentine’s Day, February 17th & 18th
Rumours Fleetwood Mac Tribute & Muscadine Bloodline
Valentine’s is a great time to check out Fort Worth’s newest live concert venue.
https://www.tannahills.com/shows
Sundance Square
Bass on Broadway presents Pretty Woman, The Musical
February 7th – 12th
Bass Performance Hall
The weekend before Valentine’s Day you can celebrate at Bass Hall with the musical Pretty Woman. If you are ready to fall in love all over again, Pretty Woman will lift your spirits and light up your heart.
FWSO presents An Evening of Brahm
Van Cliburn Hall at TCU
February 11th
This one-night-only special concert will be conducted by newly-appointed Principal Guest Conductor Kevin John Edusei in the Van Cliburn Concert Hall at Texas Christian University.
https://fwsymphony.org/22-23-subscriptions-and-series/specials/an-evening-of-brahms
Scat Jazz Lounge Concert on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day Soiree with Shelley Carrol
Tuesday, February 14th:
THE coolest and most romantic way to spend Valentines Day is in the oh-so-cozy Scat Jazz Lounge. Take in the the talents of Shelley Carrol while sipping on a classic cocktail. A rose for the lady is included to make the night just right. It’s a Valentines Day Soiree!
CULTURAL DISTRICT
Stolen Shakespeare League
February 10th – March 5th
Sanders Theatre at Arts Fort Worth
Stolen Shakespeare Guild, Fort Worth’s classical theater company, presents the Stolen Shakespeare Festival 2023 featuring A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare and THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare. The festival is directed by Lauren and Jason Morgan with Jule Nelson-Duac.
Reid Cabaret at Casa Manana presents The Music of Ray Charles
February 7th – 18th
Join us for Unchain My Heart: The Music of Ray Charles. Often called the “Genius,” Ray Charles pioneered the genre of soul music during the 1950s, combining blues, gospel, R&B, rock, country music and jazz to create groundbreaking hits such as “Unchain My Heart,” “I’ve Got a Woman” and “What I’d Say.”
https://calendar.time.ly/8y8ii8v6/event/75053525/20230214193000?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwhatsupfortworth.com%2Flive-theater-and-performing-arts%2F%23event%3D75053525%3Binstance%3D20230214193000%26popup%3D1
RACE STRET
Cliburn Concert Series with J’Nai Bridges
Friday, February 11th
The Post at River East
A flashy Cliburn Concerts debut, without a doubt: J’Nai Bridges comes to Fort Worth fresh off a 2022 Grammy win for her recording of Philip Glass’ Akhnaten with the Metropolitan Opera. She’s known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (The New York Times) and has been heralded as “a rising star” (Los Angeles Times); she’s graced the world’s top stages in repertoire ranging from traditional favorites to world premieres to spirituals and standards. The American mezzo-soprano sold out her Carnegie Hall solo recital debut. She’s performed at the BBC Proms, Elbphilharmonie, and Tanglewood Festival; with the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Dutch National Operas; and with the National, BBC, New York Philharmonic, and Chicago Symphony Orchestras, the last with Yo-Yo Ma. And now a handful of lucky Fort Worth patrons will get to hear her excellence in two intimate concerts, one at the Kimbell, one at The Post.
https://cliburn.org/?performance=jnai-bridges-mezzo-soprano-2
WEST Fort Worth
Buddy Whittington & the Second Bananas at Magnolia Motor Lounge
FREE Concert
Tuesday, February 14th
https://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/20845-FREE_SHOW_-_Buddy_Whittington__the_Second_Bananas/
FORT WORTH
Ballet Frontier presents Carmen & More
IM Terrell Performing Arts Center Auditorium
February 18th & 19th
Join Ballet Frontier this Valentine’s Day for the fiery romance of Carmen! Our production of Carmen is in collaboration with the University of Utah and performed in honor of Margo Dean.
In addition to Carmen, Ballet Frontier will present a brand new contemporary work by Lee Wei Chao, Variations on a Rococo Theme by Artistic Director Chung Lin Tseng, and the spicy ballet Paquita!
https://www.balletfrontier.org/directors-choice
CAMP BOWIE DISTRICT
Saxophonist Vandell Andrew LIVE!
Ridglea Theatre
Saturday, February 11th
Join Saxophonist Vandell Andrew live in concert with his AMAZING full band! This will be a SPECIAL night that you don’t want to miss!
Doors will open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm
MANSFIELD
Fat Daddy’s
Pre-Valentine Weekend Concerts at Fat Daddy’s Mansfield
Friday, February 10th: Velcro Pygmies
Saturday, February 11th: Dallas Boston Experience with Breaking Bad Co.
Post-Valentine Weekend Concerts at Fat Daddy’s Mansfield
Friday, February 17th: Even it Up with Burning Sky Band
Saturday, February 18th: Back in Black with Poisoness
https://fatdaddyslive.com/live-events/
ARLINGTON
Arlington Music Hall
An Evening with JD Souther
Saturday, February 17th
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee JD Souther is “one of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation,” writes Interview Magazine. “Raised on a steady diet of big band and jazz during his childhood, Souther has routinely returned to that music— as well as the genius songwriters of the early 20th century (Gershwin, Cole Porter)—for inspiration. On his latest studio album, Tenderness, Souther combines these musical threads, striking a perfect balance between understated jazz and the ineffable pop narratives that have been the backbone of much of his greatest work.”
Timeless Concerts presents Valentines Special!
Two concert dates available!
Saturday February 11, 8:00pm &
Saturday, February 18, 8:00pm
FEBRUARY 11 (HOLT HICKMAN CENTER): Our February concert includes: Violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, violist Tim Angel, cellist Oliver Schlaffer, pianist Heejung Kang, soprano Sabrina Romero-Wilson, tenor Sergio Cepeda, and newcomer soprano Youna Hartgraves. We will have a concert hour of variety from instrumental tangos and Latin songs to the classics of Europe, great Italian songs to favorites from musicals, plus previews of upcoming concerts! Complimentary wine, soft soft drinks and snacks provided. BYOB accepted! Pianist Erik Barnes will be there to make the post-concert party special, taking your musical requests!
FEBRUARY 18 (GRACIE LANE): Our February concert includes: Violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, cellist Oliver Schlaffer, pianist Heejung Kang, soprano Sabrina Romero-Wilson, tenor Sergio Cepeda, and newcomer soprano Youna Hartgraves. We will have a concert hour of variety from instrumental tangos and Latin songs to the classics of Europe, great Italian songs to favorites from musicals, plus previews of upcoming concerts! Complimentary wine, soft drinks and snacks provided.
Need More LIVE MUSIC Options for the Valentine Weekend or any other time?
https://www.whatsupfortworth.com/live-music/
Valentine Dining Options in Fort Worth
Fort Worth Stockyards https://fortworthstockyards.com/restaurants/
Sundance Square https://sundancesquare.com/dining-and-cocktails/
Clearfork https://www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-clearfork/dining
Downtown Arlington https://downtownarlington.org/visit-downtown/bars-restaurants/
Camp Bowie District https://www.campbowiedistrict.com/dining
Near Southside https://www.nearsouthsidefw.org/members
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