Valentine's Day Events in the Mid-South

Looking for a romantic way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Here are some of the best Valentine's events going on in Memphis and the Mid-South. Please note, more events will be added as information becomes available.

Romeo and Juliet:

The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the Hattiloo Theatre performers will perform the classic love story, Romeo and Juliet at the Cannon Center for Performing Arts just in time for Valentine's Day.

February 11 and 12, 2012
Tickets start at $15
Call (901) 537-2525 for tickets or additional information.

Memphis Riverboats Valentine's Day Dinner Cruise:

Take a romantic ride on a Mississippi riverboat! Memphis Riverboats offers a Valentine's Day dinner cruise that includes live music, a buffet style meal, and of course, a romantic cruise along the Mississippi River.

February 14, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Price: $50 per person, plus tax
Call (901) 527-BOAT or visit memphisriverboats.net for further information or to make reservations

Valentine's Dinner at Chez Philippe:

Chez Philippe is hosting a special Valentine's Day dinner full of foods designed to get you in the mood for romance. The four-course meal will include three aphrodisiacs per course!

February 12-14, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
$100 per person or $130 per person with wine pairing, plus tax and gratuity
Call 901-529-4188 for reservations

Tennessee Shakespeare Company's Valentine Gala:

Enjoy an evening with Broadway composer, Charles Strouse, at this special Valentine's Day performance at the Germantown Performing Arts Center.

February 10, 2012
6:00 p.m.
Call (901)759-0620 or visit the GPAC website for more information or to buy tickets.

Valentine's Dinner at Eighty3:

Eighty3 (Formerly Grill 83) will be holding special Valentine's dinners on February 10th through 14th. Highlights of the menu include crab and lobster bisque, braised short ribs, smoked duck, and a flour-less chocolate torte.

February 10-14, 2012
$80 per person plus tax and gratuity
Call 901-333-1224 for reservations

Valentine's Dinner at the Capriccio Grill:

This special meal is perfect for romance and includes a decadent dessert and champagne.

February 10-14, 2012
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
$75 per person plus tax and gratuity
Call 901-529-4199 for reservations

Touch of Romance Package at the Peabody Hotel:

For an extravagant romantic getaway, the Peabody Hotel offers the Touch of Romance package. This package includes: one night's accommodations for two at the Peabody, a bottle of champagne, flowers, a three course dinner at Chez Philippe, a horse drawn carriage ride, valet parking, and breakfast at the Cappriccio Grill the next morning.This package is available year-round

$499 for double occupancy
Call (901) 529-4000 or visit the Peabody website for further information or to make reservations

The Couples Escape at Serenity Day Spa:

Indulge in an afternoon of pampering and relaxation with your sweetheart. The Couples Escape Package includes a side-by-side full-body massage, followed by a romantic candle-lit lunch for two.This package is available year-round

$180 per couple
Call (901) 751-4004 or visit the Serenity website for further information or to make reservations.

Source: Teresa R. Simpson, memphis.about.com