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Love is in the air: Bookmark these events for a fun and romantic February

From Valentine's Day date ideas to weekend happenings, these experiences are ideal for couples and singles looking for something special

Published Feb 4, 2026 12:49 pm  |  Updated Feb 4, 2026 01:50 pm
Galentine’s Flower Arranging Workshop + Book Swap Date
When: Feb. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.
Where: Papemelroti Artisan’s Workshop, 91 A Roces Ave, Quezon City
Who can resist the smell of books and flowers? The Ukiyo Hobby Club x Bookish Mamas Club invites everyone to a flower-arranging workshop and book swap date. Learn the basics of flower arrangement, and don’t forget to bring a ready-to-pass book to swap with fellow bookworms. Take-home goodies will be provided upon joining the workshop—early bird rates are P1,099, while regular rates are P1,399.

‘Daluyan’
When: Feb. 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: G Studios, Daang Hari Road, Las Piñas City
Spend a meaningful and peaceful Valentine’s Day where light and music collide. “Daluyan,” a Valentine’s concert, offers a perfect romantic experience to share with your partner, friends, or even by yourself. Just imagine soulful music and the soft glow of candles—simply magical.

Art for Two
When: Feb. 14Where: Metropolitan Museum, 30th Street, Taguig City
Where: Metropolitan Museum, 30th Street, Taguig City
Make February a love affair as the Metropolitan Museum Manila offers a buy-one-take-one general all-access pass on Valentine’s Day. Get ready to bond and create chemistry while gazing at beautiful masterpieces. Special activities are also prepared for Valentine’s Day and Arts Month, including a paid pop-up card workshop and interactive craft activities. This offer is valid only on Feb. 14.

Love and Matcha, a mini matcha fest
When: From Feb. 13 to 15
Where: Nhue Creative Studio, Chino Roces, Makati City
Calling matcha lovers! The Manila Matcha Fest and Matchanese are launching a mini matcha fest this month of love. Tag a friend or a loved one and enjoy the taste and warmth of a perfectly crafted matcha—it’s love in a cup.

Galentine's wine and pottery
When: Feb. 15
Where: Hallare Building, Pasig City
Spend the day molding memories at Wabi-Sabi’s Galentine’s wine, pottery, and painting class. Bring your besties and let time fly as you create your own work of art. The mug-making and painting class is priced at P2,000, while the wheel and wine class costs P2,500.

Ceramic art workshop
When: Feb. 7 and 14, 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Pottery Barn Estancia and Central Square
Pottery Barn, in partnership with Studio Matise, offers an exclusive ceramic art workshop. Craft your own couple rings and mold your love with your special someone. Limited slots are available.

Meet cute at Gringo
When: Feb. 10, 8 p.m. 
Where: Gringo Makati
Searching for your Valentine? Gringo might be looking for you! Join its not-so-organic encounter and experience a speed-dating night. You never know—this could be where you meet your next crush or even a new friend. Early bird rates are priced at P1,080.

This article is written by Jacel Dhafnie Lolo, a student at City of Malabon University and a current intern at the Manila Bulletin.
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