With the big V-Day coming up, you’ve got one more reason to party. No matter if you’re single, committed, or one half of a recent conscious uncoupling — check out our round-up of old school shindigs, rooftop raves, and anti-Valentine bashes on Feb 14.
Back to the 90’s: Valentine’s Edition
Time travel back to the golden days with a couple rounds of old school games at arcade bar Level Up, where DJ Tang will be spinning the grooves for a retro atmosphere. Plus, the best dressed ’90s hippie of the evening gets a prize.
Feb 14, 5pm-late at Level Up.
Craig David
The slick crooner behind early ’00s melodies like ‘Walking Away’ and ‘Fill Me In’ makes an appearance at Zouk on the day of love for a night of garage and hip hop hits. If ‘7 Days’ was your jam back in school, this’ll be one throwback party to remember.
Feb 14, 10pm-late at Zouk. Pre-sale $88, at the door $100.
Hearts Go Loco
Valen-what? The lively Mexican joint throws its yearly bash for all haters of V-day, with a funky fiesta for all single ladies and lads to get crunk. The dress code is “sexy”, complete with “sexy tunes” by DJ Justo, and heart-themed activities include the “Bash My Ex” piñata, an adult pop-up shop, the Loco love wheel, and Love Me Tinder, where you get free shots if you match with another lonesome living soul on the dating app.
Feb 14, 7pm-late at Lucha Loco.
In Memory of Love
Salute to singlehood at this hotel rooftop club, which will be home to an anti-Valentine’s party come Feb 14. You can toast to independence with the limited edition My Ex’s Tears cocktail ($20) in sweet and refreshing or sour and bitter (ouch) flavors, alongside cheekily-named bar bites like Can’t Touch These Buns ($28) of fried chicken sliders or Tempurary Love ($18), a dish of tempura prawn rolls.
Feb 14, 5pm-late at Bar Rouge. Free.
Love is a Battlefield: Valentine’s Edition
If you’re young, standing heartache to heartache, this rooftop party is the one for you. Come dressed in full camo gear (not the sexiest theme, we admit) for a night of singles’ mingles, with hip hop and R&B tunes by DJ Adrian G.
Feb 14, 10pm-late at Cé La Vi. Free.
Prom Night: A Valentine’s Day Special
For those who missed out on your own prom night, fret not. Nineteen80 goes old school this V-Day with ballads by belters like Bryan Adams, Whitney Houston, and Air Supply, so you can slow dance your way to some midnight memories.
Feb 14, 8pm-late at Nineteen80. Free.
Valentine Vendetta
The annual Feb 14 singles’ soiree takes its 8th edition to Clarke Quay for an evening of raunchy games and mingling with potential partners. You’ll be fed dishes like paella, bangers and mash, and pork knuckle, with beers and wines going at $10 and prizes like a weekend getaway up for grabs. Even if no one catches your eye at the event, you can carry on the festivities with after-parties at the nearby Cuba Libre or Get Juiced.
Feb 14, 6:30pm-late at Clarke Quay Fountain Square. Pre-sale $20, includes two drinks; at the door $25, includes one drink.
