Hot Off the T: Valentine's Weekend Events in Boston
5 things to do with your Valentine this weekend.
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All events are within walking distance of Orange Line stops on the MBTA.
1.) CHARITY DATE AUCTION: Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes are on the auction block to raise money for the Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. On Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Estate, 1 Boylston Place. $15 suggested donation.
Take the Orange Line to Chinatown Station and walk four minutes to The Estate.
2.) BOLLYWOOD DANCE PARTY: This is CRY (Child Rights and You) Boston's most popular event. On Saturday at 9 p.m. at Mantra, 52 Temple Place. Tickets $20.
Take the Orange Line to Downtown Crossing Station and walk two minutes to Mantra.
3.) HEAR AN OLD LOVE STORY: Learn about a sailor on the USS Constitution during the War of 1812 and his sweetheart, Eliza. After you explore the galleries, create a sailor’s valentine and a seashell decorated box for your own sweetheart. At the USS Constitution Museum in Charlestown. Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. Free.
Take the Orange Line to Community College Station and take a romantic 20-minute stroll to the museum.
4.) DANCE PERFORMANCE AT THE ICA: The Stephen Petronio Company performs, "Underland." Described on the ICA's website as "A sexy, enigmatic fusion of dance, music, and visual imagery inspired by the songs of pop balladeer Nick Cave." On Saturday at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets $40 for nonmembers.
Take the Orange Line to State Street station and take a romantic 20-minute stroll to the Institute of Contemporary Art.
5.) YEAR OF THE DRAGON CONCERT: The Boston Chinese Chamber Music Group performs a free concert at the Boston Public Library on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Take the Orange Line to Back Bay Station and walk 4 minutes to the BPL.
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Project Cupid Plays Match Maker for Valentine’s Day During the Third Annual Charity Date Auction at The Estate
February 11, 2012 at 6:30 pm1 Boylston Pl, Boston, MA (The Estate) -
CRY Boston's Valentines Day Bollywood Dance Party
February 11, 2012 at 9:00 pm–1:00 am52 Temple Pl, Boston, MA -
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USS Constitution Museum
1 Constitution Plz, Charlestown, MA -
Year of the Dragon, Chinese Year 4710 Concert
February 12, 2012 at 2:30 pm–4:15 pmBoston Public Library - Central Library (In the Rabb Lecture Hall) -
Boston Public Library - Central Library
700 Boylston St, Boston, MA
