It's the week of romance, roses and reservations across the city.
Here are some ways to help celebrate Valentine's Day this week, from tango, bachata, Afrobeats or swing dancing, to vampiric Valentine-themed pop-ups and free cocktails.
Here are 10 ways to celebrate the holiday.
Valentine's Tango Date Night
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: Denver Turnverein Dance Center, 1570 N. Clarkson St.
For $50 a couple and hosted by Analii and Tom Stermitz, enjoy a night of Argentine Tango paired with empanadas, chocolate, champagne and a rose.
Bachatea Social: Love Night Party
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Location: 1518 S. Pearl St.
Hosted inside of Platt Park's Que Bueno Suerte restaurant, take part in a free Bachata dance class beginning at 8:30 p.m. followed by a dance party from 9:15 to 12:30 a.m. The cover fee for the dance party portion of the night is $10 at the door.
Screen Scream at Denver Film
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m.
Location: 2510 E. Colfax Ave.
Stop by Denver Film for a screening of "Picnic at Hanging Rock," the 1975 Australian film about a small group of students from an all-female college who vanish, along with a chaperone, on a St. Valentine's Day outing.
Free Cocktails at The Block Distilling Co.
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3-10 p.m.
Location: 2990 Larimer St.
If you're in the area, stop by The Block Distilling for a free cocktail this Valentine's Day from 3-10 p.m. in celebration of Denver residents.
R&B Jam Fest Vol. 9
Date: Thursday, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Location: 608 E. 13th Ave.
Check out this year's Denver residency dedicated to the love and sounds of R&B. Featuring a lineup of six local acts, R&B Jam Fest is a great event to catch live music this week curated for the Valentine's occasion.
Valentine's Sweetheart Swing Nights
Date: Friday, Feb. 16, 7-9:30 p.m.
Location: 4411 W. Colfax Ave.
Aside from Little Man Ice Cream's chocolate raspberry February flavor, stop by on Friday for a night of free swing dancing beginning at 7 p.m.
Scatta Afro Beats
Date: Saturday, Feb. 17, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Location: 1448 Market St.
Bring a partner or group of friends to enjoy a night of Afrobeats at this weekend's Lovers & Friends Afrobeats experience event.
Valentine's Week at Museum of Illusions Denver
Date: Feb. 11-18
Location: 951 16th St. Mall
Stop by this week's captivating illusions and Valentine's Day-themed decorations at Denver's Museum of Illusions running all week long. Regular admission tickets start at $20.
Love Bites: A Valentine's Haunted House
Date: Feb. 16-18
Location: 13th Floor, 3400 E. 52nd Ave.
Hosted at 13th Floor, check out their latest Valentine's themed haunted house with optional add-ons such as Valentine's photo shoots, axe throwing and a bouquet of eyeball roses. Tickets start at $29.99 for Friday and Saturday, Sunday tickets start at $19.99.
Love At First Bite at The Mansion on Colfax
Date: Through Feb. 24
Location: 1509 N. Marion St.
Stop by Colfax's The Mansion for a Valentine-Vampire themed pop up featuring a back room curated with blood sucking guests, a curated menu of food and drinks and plenty of photo ops.
