Valentine’s Day has the good fortune of happening on a three-day weekend this year, and for those looking for a little loving, we’ve put together a down ‘n dirty assortment of holiday-themed events. Some provide more steam than others. In the mix you’ll find a screening of Harold & Maude, a paranormal investigation in a historic mansion, a heart-tinged Rubulad party and more. If something looks enticing, just click on through, don’t be shy. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Friday, February 12
BOOKS: BOOKFORUM Presents: Trial & Error
Bookforum’s annual literary salute to St. Valentine takes on the theme of Trial & Error and features readings by Mary Gaitskill, Vivian Gornick, Patricia Marx, A. O. Scott, and Christopher Sorrentino.
at New Museum
6pm
Free w/RSVP

FILM: LOVE TAPES
For Love Tapes, Wendy Clarke recorded members of the public talking about their feeling towards love. Watch the film she edited together from the project followed by a discussion with the director.
at Museum of Arts and Design
7pm
$10

Saturday, February 13
BOOKS: WORD Bookstore Presents: Galentine’s Day
Romance is in the air at this estrogen-fueled Valentine’s Day offshoot. Romance novelists Megan Frampton, Sarah MacLean, Maya Rodale, Tessa Bailey, Zoraida Córdova and their female friends gather together for drinks, spicy discourse, book-matching and “all the naughty bits.” There will also be a raffle with cool prizes.
at Villain
6pm-9pm
$10

PERFORMANCE: BlackBox: Eat Y’er Heart Out
The Exquisite Corpse Company presents this tasty event that features burlesque dancers, an aerialist, the Almanac Dance Circus Theatre of Philly, live music courtesy of JOAN, DJ Kutral & more. 20s-themed attire is encouraged but not mandatory.
at Kymberle Project
8pm
$10-$20

PARTY: Supercinema: BAZ LUHRMAN’S ROMEO & JULIETTE
The home of Sleep No More is hosting an immersive party inspired by Baz Luhrman’s Romeo & Juliette. On tap are live performances, open bar and more.
at McKittrick Hotel

PERFORMANCE: Paranormal Investigation
Love is in the air at Manhattan’s oldest house, the Morris-Jumel Mansion. At this event you’ll learn the basics of ghost hunting and attempt to communicate with some of the star-crossed lovers who have inhabited the home in the past.
at Morris-Jumel Mansion
9pm
$30

PARTY: Kostume Kult Presents Monkey House
Burning Man staples Kostume Kult are throwing a year of the monkey/valentine’s day party mash up at Santos Party House this Valentine’s eve. The event features a massive dance party, activities like hide the banana and sexy tire swinging, and performances. Try to dress in Valentine red, white or pink or opt for something Zoo-lander fabulous.
at Santos Party House
9pm-5am
$25-$35

PARTY: Might Get Weird & Medium Rare Present: The Lovers Ball
Luka Tacon, NSR, David Kiss, Salinger and more turn up the heat at the Valentine’s Day eve soiree that also features artful aerialists Lady Circus, a performance by Viva Body Roll and a raffle to benefit Housing Works.
at House of Yes
9pm
$20-$30

PARTY: Gemini & Scorpio’s Meet Me in Paris
This Valentine’s Day weekend join Gemini & Scorpio for a French cabaret-themed soiree complete with burlesque, live music and variety acts followed by late-night dancing, lounging and absinthe. Among the evening’s performers are Myriam Phiro & the Cavaliers of Swing, dancers Honi Harlow and Dandy Dillinger, tarot card reader Peri Lyons, and magician Eric Walton. It all takes place in G&S’s lovely loft. Dressing up is encouraged; think 1920s Josephine Baker, 1940s Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, or Cabaret the movie.
at G&S Loft
9pm
$20

PARTY: Rubulad’s Scrumptious Sweethearts of the Stratosphere
Underground merrymakers Rubulad are throwing a sweetheart-style party this Valentine’s Day weekend. Revelers will find music by Zongo Junction, Funkrust Brass Band, Miles Arntzen (Antibalas), and Viva’s Rock & Roll Burlesque featuring Julie Atlas Muz, The Maine Attraction and more. There will also be a kissing booth, a light circus courtesy of Norm Francoeur, G. Scopitronic’s Non-Stop Film Fest, and dancing with DJ Dirtyfinger, DJ Mojo and DJ KAnton. Dress code is heavenly bodies and glam-tastic good times.
at 600 Degraw, Brooklyn
9pm
$20

PARTY: JunXion Presents: Heart Shaped Box
Junxion are throwing another one of their epic adventures this time around it’s at the Ace Hotel. Taking on the theme of a decadent carnival, this soiree promises an epic dance party, interactive theater, performance, secret rooms, oysters, chocolate and more.
at The Ace Hotel
11pm
$20-$120

Sunday, February 14
PERFORMANCE: Andrew Wyatt and Sarah Ortmeyer’s Valium Valentine
Andrew Wyatt is joined by musicians Hisham Bharoocha, Empress Of, Charli XCX, Nick Zinner and more for Valium Valentine, a six-hour improvised durational performance that climaxes each hour with a work Wyatt has composed for the occasion. The performance takes place in the VW dome, which artist Sarah Ortmeyer will transform into a planetarium filled with egg-shaped stars.
at MoMA PS1
12pm
$15

FILM: Valentine’s Day: SABRINA
Whether your a duo or a single, Billy Wilder’s classic 1954 romantic-comedy Sabrina is sure to warm you up this Valentine’s Day. BAM will be screening the Cinderalla story, which stars Audrey Hepburn as the chauffeur’s daughter who charms two well-to-do brothers played by Humphrey Bogart and William Holden.
at BAM
various times
$14

MUSIC: Unloveable: A Smiths & Morrissey Valentine’s Day Featuring The Sons & Heirs, Hosted BY Rolling Stone’s Rob Sheffield + SPECIAL GUESTS
Spend Valentine’s Day swooning to depressing songs performed by famed Smiths & Morrissey tribute band The Sons & Heirs. The show also features a set by The Jewbadours and a David Bowie video tribute.
at The Bell House
8pm
$15-$20

FILM: Valentine’s Day with HAROLD & MAUDE
Gourmet chocolate covered strawberries, a glass of Prosecco and the story of a great winter-spring romance may be just what the doctor ordered this Valentine’s Day. At least that what Videology is prescribing with their event which features a screening of Hal Ashby’s 1971 classic Harold & Maude.
at Videology
7pm
$23

PARTY: LUST: Immersive Dinner Party + Art Installations and Performances
House of Yes is furnishing an evening of total debauchery this Valentine’s Day. You can do this party with or without dinner, but among its many accoutrements are live body painting, a rope bondage installation and performance, erotic performance art, fire performances, burlesque, aerialists, a live band, DJs and surprises throughout the night.
at House of Yes
7pm
$75-$185

COMEDY:“FIND SOMEONE TO FRENCH!” The Rejection Show Valentine’s Day Heartbreak Haven
Hosted by Jon Friedman, The Rejection Show is a cult favorite live comedic event that embraces rejection by having both established and rising comedians, writers, filmmakers, TV personalities and other artistic types perform live demonstrations of their creative “failures” on stage. This Valentine’s Day, Aparna Nancherla, Myq Kaplan, Matt Koff, Nick Turner, Carolyn Castiglia, Giulia Rozzi, Sam Grittner, Lane Moore, Catie Lazarus and more will share fast, fun, and heartbreaking anecdotes. Whether you’re single, taken, bitter, content, or bored, this evening is sure to entertain anyone who’s ever had their heartstrings tugged.
at Littlefield
8pm
$10

COMEDY: The Wonderful World of Boning
Lux Alptraum and some of her comedian friends are hoping to bring their audience to full orgasm this Valentine’s Day with their sex ed-style comedy show. Joining Alptraum for this edition of The Wonderful World are Abbi Crutchfield and Luke Thayer.
at Union Hall
7:30pm
$8

MUSIC: Panache Booking & New York Night Train’s Annual Valentine’s Day Planned Parenthood Benefit feat. Mac DeMarco, Skaters & More
See description here.
at Music Hall of Williamsburg
7:30pm
$20