Boston's Best Date Night Shows For Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day has the potential to be so much more fun than dinner and a movie. Boston has plenty of exciting shows this winter, many of which are the perfect atypical Valentine's evening activity! Make dinner reservations early because there are some great shows to see.
ICCA Northeast Quarterfinals Concert 
Tsai Performance Centre
685 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215
www.freshtix.com/events/icca-northeast-qf-tsai-2015

Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.

If you and your valentine are fans of the movie "Pitch Perfect," then you are bound to love a night of the area's best a capella! This concert is a tournament of the area's best collegiate talent competing to make it to the Northeast Semifinals. Since there are plenty of teams still in the running, there is also plenty of music to see. This is a great date night idea for people who want to try something a bit different this year and are fans of live music and a capella. Tickets are fairly affordable at a $18 pop, so you'll still have cash left over for a romantic dinner or cocktail after the show.

"Motown The Musical"
Boston Opera House
539 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
(866) 523-7469
www.boston.broadway.com/shows/motown-musical

Date: Jan. 27, 2015 - Feb. 15, 2015

If your loved one is a theater fan, they will love seeing "Motown The Musical" on Valentine's Day. Make sure to purchase tickets as far in advance as possible because this popular show is sure to sell out, and the closing date is February 15, the day after Valentine's Day. The show is definitely worth while and will have you tapping your feet and singing along. The show is energetic and fun, and is a great choice for those new to musical theater.

Boston Symphony Orchestra 
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 266-1492
www.bso.org

Date: Feb. 14, 2015

Join Vladimir Jurowski as he conducts beautiful, classical works by Liadov, Birtwistle and Stravinsky featuring pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard. The perfect date for music lovers or those who want to enjoy a glamorous evening away from it all, the Boston Symphony Orchestra puts on an unforgettable show. Jurowski is the conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra and is world renowned for his collaborations with orchestras across the globe. Don't miss this amazing show in Boston - tickets range from $35 to $120 each.

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"Galapagos"
Mugar Omni Theater
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 723-2500
www.mos.org

Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 8 pm

In the mood for something more low key this Valentine's Day? Spice up the classic dinner and a movie date idea by seeing an omni show instead. This is perfect for couples that love to learn and want to do something fun and educational - this time without being surrounded by kids. Head over to the Museum of Science for the 8 p.m. showing of "Galapagos" to temporarily escape from the cold winter weather and explore this exotic, tropical archipelago. Since the Museum of Science is located near some of Boston's romantic hot spots, like the North End, it is easy to plan a nice dinner before the show.

Sinatra Saturday Night
Lucky's Lounge
355 Congress St.
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 357-5825
www.luckyslounge.com

Date: Every Saturday Night

Dance along to all of Frank Sinatra's beloved songs at Lucky's Lounge in Fort Point. The live Sinatra cover band plays every Saturday night, and since Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday in 2015, it is the perfect place to take your date. And for those who don't want to spend a late night in the city, Sinatra Brunch on Sunday morning is another fabulous option.

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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