Forget the usual cliche’s of Valentine’s day and try these quirky alternatives instead…
Lady and The Tramp Dog Friendly Valentines Screening at The Book Club
Date: Tuesday 14th February 2016 from 7-10pm
Tickets: https://thebookclub.eventcube.io/events/5795/lady-and-the-tramp-valentines-screening-dog-friendly
Whether you’re looking to romance your pooch and your partner, meet a partner with a pup or attract a dog-loving hot date, this one’s for you. For one night only, the basement of The Book Club will be transformed into the famous back alleyway of ‘Tony’s Townsquare Italian restaurant from Lady and The Tramp, complete with checked table clothes and candles, a menu of spaghetti and meatballs and you’ll even be serenaded with that famous song by an accordion player in chef whites. Humans and hounds are invited to gaze at each other over candlelight and pop open a bottle of complimentary dog wine CharDOGnay as you watch the Disney classic.
Night Call and U SUCK present a Dirty Dancing Themed Valentines Party at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen: Nobody Puts Baby in The Corner
Date: Friday 17th February 2017 from 8pm to 2am
Tickets: https://billetto.co.uk/en/events/night-call-and-u-suck-present-nobody-puts-baby-in-a-corner/tickets
This Valentine’s Day, following the success of their Stranger Things Special back in October, Night Call is teaming up with U Suck to recreate the summer camp from the infamous Dirty Dancing Movie to celebrate the films 30th year anniversary.
In the main room, cult club night U SUCK will bring their special blend of break-up bangers and pop kiss-offs via a holiday camp in the Catskills. Think wooden dance floor, disco balls and a 1960s American resort theme with palm trees, coconuts and Watermelon cocktails. You’ll even get the chance to recreate that famous lift with a professional! If you’ve ever been put in a corner, messed around by a weaselly waiter or mutually agreed never to see the love of your life again then the catharsis of holding your pals close and screaming WE ARE NEVER EVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER and other pop-based boy-byes from Beyoncé, Robyn, Grimes and more will have you feeling ready to carry a watermelon again in no time. In the bar, Night Call DJs will be playing a mixture of 60s 70s and 80s dance and pop music inspired by the movie! Expect Décor, confetti and the ‘Time of your Life’ as we bring Dirty Dancing to Hoxton Square.
Viking Aphrodisiac History Masterclass in the WigWam at Queen of Hoxton’s Rooftop
Date: Sunday 12th February 6-7pm
Tickets: https://queen-of-hoxton.eventcube.io/events/5474/historical-aphrodisiacs-with-avm-curiosities
Forget strawberries and champagne, Valentine’s Day 2017 involves a far more titillating taste of history. Inspired by themes of love and romance, The Queen of Hoxton Rooftop will play host to a seductive still life, where everything on the table was at one point or another considered an aphrodisiac. Presented by food historian Tasha Marks, you’ll sip, sniff and taste your way through 2000 years of frisky foodstuffs, including an Anglo-Saxon aphrodisiac, which was traditionally presented to the bride on her wedding night.
From the innocent Apple, reminiscent of Adam and Eve, to Vanilla with its evocative sheath, the range of historical bounty will be plentiful – after all, the very act of eating is in itself a sensual act. Alongside a plethora of historically credited aphrodisiacs, there will be two limited edition nibbles reproduced from ancient sources, including the Kama Sutra’s Sweet Potato Biscuits with Velvet Bean, which have proved interesting. View the full tasting menu here
Let us know your alternative Valentine’s day plans!
