It's almost time for "the best day of the year" (according to the great ).
The holiday— Galentine's Day is a day for "ladies celebrating ladies" and leaving husbands and boyfriends at home and celebrating your female friendships.
Although it's officially celebrated on Feb. 13, we like to think that youÌýcan celebrate this made upÌýholiday any day you choose. Here are a few to consider (sorry to say none of these ideas include frittatas thoughÌý🤷â€â™€ï¸).Ìý
Sing yourÌýâ¤ï¸ out AND see a film
The Loft Cinema is showing a special sing-a-long version of "Moulin Rouge" on Feb. 13.Ìý
You can-can-can spend Galentine's Day with Baz Luhrmann, Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor for a special sing-a-long screening of the 2001 romantic (but high energy) musical "Moulin Rouge." Wear your best themed attire and sing your heart out to tunes by Nirvana, Madonna, The Beatles, Queen and other legends. The Loft is handing out fun packs with props and goodies to use throughout the film and things will kick off with a group sing-a-long to the "Lady Marmalade" music video by Christina Aguilera and Co.Ìý
°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýThursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema,Ìý
Cost: $12 general admission; $10 Loft members
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Pamper your pout AND enjoy a frosty brew
NipLips helps women find the right lipstick shade by matching it to their nipple color.Ìý
, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥-based beauty company that helps you find the perfect lip color (based on your nipple color) is setting up shop at Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. for a Galentine's Day pop up event. You and your girlfriends can get four-step lip facial and then use the Nip Lips app to find your ideal lip shade. will be performing live music and artist will be doing henna tattoos. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Center Against Sexual Assault.Ìý
When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.,
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to purchase items.Ìý
More info:ÌýGo
El Jefe Cat Lounge (Sponsored)
Ready for aÌýÌýto study, watch a movie, practice yoga and meditate? Or maybe you just want to sit andÌýÌýfrom the Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary who are looking for a new home.ÌýÌýis the premier ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ place to play with adoptable cats in an attractive, clean space.
Where:ÌýEl Jefe Cat Lounge,Ìý
°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýSundays-Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
More informationÌý.Ìý
Get your shop AND dance on in one place
In its early days, The Maverick brought in such live acts as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Johnny Paycheck.
Grab your gal pals and enjoy shopping, dance lessons, drink specials and live music at The Maverick's Galentine's Ladies Night Out event. Shop beauty products, jewelry and clothing from , LimeLife by Alcone and more. Billy Shaw Jr., will be performing live music and dance lessons kick things off at 6 p.m.
When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m.Ìý
Where: The Maverick,
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to shop.
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Get crafty
Fact: The BFFs that craft together stay together. Or, that's what we like to think. The lineup of Creative Kind this week includes: macrame wall hanging, a wine pairing workshop, and beer can embroidery. Or you can choose one of the shop'sÌýÌý projects which you can tackle together on a day and time of your choice (plus you can bring your own wine!). The open crafting projects start at $15 and current options are: sign painting, embroidery hoops and fiber art wall hanging.Ìý
°Â³ó±ð²Ô:ÌýDifferent dates and times. See the full schedule .Ìý
Where: Creative Kind,
Cost: Prices vary depending on the project.Ìý
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