The date night to end all date nights is upon us once again — any ideas?
If you’re looking to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember but you’re not sure where to start, Indianapolis has you covered with a selection of shows, movies and other events to ring in the most romantic day of the year. And the love stays alive with performances and entertainment that run through the month and beyond.
Once you’ve gotten dinner out of the way with the help of IndyStar’s Valentine’s Day restaurant recommendations, stick the landing with one of these Indy-area events curated by IndyStar’s entertainment staff:
‘Ado’
Feb. 12-March 1. Phoenix Theatre, 705 N. Illinois St. $19 and up. phoenixtheatre.org/buy-tickets
Indianapolis Shakespeare Co. will perform the comedy by Lavina Jadhwani. The play follows Hero, who’s endured an accusation of infidelity and public shaming in this feminist response to Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.”
Catch a movie about love
See theater websites for showtimes and prices. Kan-Kan Cinema and Restaurant, 1258 Windsor St., kankanindy.com/films-events. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 3898 Lafayette Road, drafthouse.com/indianapolis.
Explore the best and worst parts of love and all the shades in between with romance-themed movies showing on and around Valentine’s Day at these two theaters, including “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Brief Encounter,” “13 Going on 30,” “The Love That Remains,” “La La Land” and “Notting Hill.”
‘Dirty Dancing’ in Concert
7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Old National Centre, 502 N. New Jersey St. tinyurl.com/4sb3hbsh
Have the time of your life with a screening of the 1987 classic as a live orchestra and singers perform the soundtrack at the Murat Theater. Just don’t try the lift at home.
Sweetheart Jazz Brunch
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 14. OneAmerica Tower, 200 N. Illinois St. Tickets start at $65. tinyurl.com/3xn8nx5u
Local group Beatty and the Bayonets will serenade the Skyline Club with smooth jazz selections as guests enjoy a prix fixe brunch menu. If you’re in the mood to splurge, upgrade your ticket and score bottomless mimosas.
‘Love in the Spotlight’
2 p.m. Feb. 14. District Theatre, 627 Massachusetts Ave. $28. indydistricttheatre.org
The Castlewood Singers will perform this romantic revue that includes Broadway songs and other classic favorites.
Nate Bargatze
3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 14. Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St.
Take your funny Valentine to noted clean comedian Nate Bargatze’s Big Dumb Eyes tour — slated for a pair of Saturday shows at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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Rebecca Rafla
7 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows Feb. 14. The Jazz Kitchen, 5377 N College Ave. Starting at $24.02. thejazzkitchen.com
The Indianapolis-based vocalist is known for her performances of Great American Songbook staples, Bossa Nova, pop and soul. Enjoy dinner and a show at the earlier time and a celebration menu at the latter time.
Love is All You Need Dinner and Dance
7-10 p.m. Feb. 14. The Rathskeller Restaurant, 401 E. Michigan St. $150 per table, reservation required. https://tinyurl.com/4a4s62fk
Romance is on the table at The Rathskeller Restaurant with a four-course meal and live music from Bloomington-based band Opal.
‘Pretty Woman: The Musical’
Feb. 19-April 4. Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 Michigan Road. $59.50 and up. beefandboards.com
A sex worker and wealthy businessman unexpectedly fall in love, but in order to make their relationship work, they must set aside their prejudices.
The Cosmic Romantics
7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Feb. 20. Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St. $25. tinyurl.com/473wck8e
Performers Eric and Elizabeth got married on the TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us.” Now, the duo will bring their singular mix of romantic chemistry, vaudeville, physical comedy and 1930s glamour to the stage.
‘Love Letters from Paris: Music from the Heart’
7 p.m. Feb. 21. Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Carter Green in Carmel. $44 and up. tinyurl.com/3nb972d7
Romantic songs include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony, “The Lover” by Jean Sibelius and “Love’s Greeting” by Edward Elgar.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Celebrate love with these 11 shows, movies, events this Valentine’s Day
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