Staying in Romania this weekend on Valentine’s Day? We suggest you several events to attend on this special day in the Capital, but not only…
Fairs
“Valentine’s Day Fair” is rejoining over 50 exhibitors across the country at Sala Dalles in Bucharest until February 14, during 10:00-20:00. They meet lovers halfway with fine gifts such as hand made painted porcelain jewelry, wooden decorations, silver and semiprecious stones jewelry, glass-beads jewelry, cosmetics, natural care products, retro flower arrangements, balloons, Feng Shui decorations, Swarovski crystals, clothes and accessories, metal and glass engraving, handicrafts, coffee and teas.
Excelsior Galleries are coming with a different approach, proposing „The Most Sexi Fair In Town: Waiting For Valentine’s”, a fair where ladies can purchase dresses, socks, underthings, furriery and cosmetics. The fair is opened between 12:00-24:00 and the entrance is free.
Chocolate workshop
Dark chocolate & rum or chili and chocolate perhaps? Unleash your inner Juliet Binoche and become a chocolatier for a day! Chocolatier Stanimira Georgieva and Chef Rachel Sargent will teach the audience the art of making chocolate and the secrets behind the cooking process.
So, you will taste fine chocolates and master the absolutely key step of “tempering”. Then you will pipe special filigree designs and create your own artisan chocolate bars experimenting with classic and modern flavour combinations with white or black chocolate, milk, nuts or comfit chocolate and the high-end spice chocolate. Callebaut Blegian chocolate is to be used.
When: Saturday, February 14, 13:00-16:30
Where: The London Street Bistro, 15, Putul lui Zamfir, Dorobanti, District 1, Bucharest
200 Ron Adult, 300 Ron Adult + Child Age 12 plus package.
Theatre
“In culise/Backstage” theatre is ready to welcome the Bucharest audience with a special high quality entertainment program this weekend. The theatre company is expecting auditors in his new headquarters on 25 Hristo Botev Boulevard.
The Valentine’s Day celebration begin on Friday at 19:00 with “The self-murders clinic” play, an extremely funny but actual drama comedy show which underlines the contrast between depressive normality and the short life’s beauty. Starting 21:30, the audience can enjoy a Romanian-style stand up comedy show.
Saturday is the erotic show night. “The Vagina Monologues” one woman show talks about the female’s world starting 19:00, while at 21:300 “Letters to Rita: The show” erotic comedy introduces the audience in the thought-provoking mind of a man whom you may love and despise at the same time.
The romantic weekend is ending on Sunday with a subtle comedy –“Like at the Union”, starting 19:00.
Call 0735 026 762 for reservations or access http://inculise.ro/rezervari-online/.
A different theatre is providing locals in Iasi (eastern Romania) with a different angle on lovers’ day. “Imagine all the people” choreographic theatre performance signed by master Gigi Caciuleanu will have its world premiere in Iasi, on the stage of “Vasile Alecsandri” Theatre on Saturday, on the Valentine’s Day occasion.
Film
If you haven’t managed to make reservations for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, you must get familiar with other methods to enjoy a special Saturday night. For example, you can watch a good romance movie next to your partner. Among a film list recommended by businessinsider.com, there are “It Happened One Night” (1934), “Casablanca” (1942), “Annie Hall” (1977), “The Princess Bride” (1987), “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “Groundhog Day” (1993), “Chasing Amy” (1997), “Notting Hill” (1999), “10 Thing I Hate About You” (1999), “High Fidelity” (2000), “Intolerable Cruelty” (2003), “Fever Pitch” (2005), “Hitch” (2005), “Definitely, Maybe” (2008), “500 Days of Summer” (2009, “Moonrise Kingdom” (2012), “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), “Don Jon” (2013) or “Her” (2013).
Lovers’ contests at Plaza Romania
“Games of Love” is expecting Bucharest locals at Plaza Romania mall with Cupid Darts, competitions and Facebook contests with prizes totaling over RON 3,000.
“Obligo” improvisation performances will not miss the show, bringing piano concerts and romantic poetry recital.
The mall’s clients can visit Astro Love Corner and can play Cupid Darts. Tango Tangents will give free tango lessons on Saturday to all Fidelicard owners.
Contests offering romantic dinners at Roberto’s restaurant inside Athénée Palace Hilton, a night stay and breakfast at the same hotel will also be among surprises.
Anti –Valentine’s Day
On Saturday, ClubFabrica (11, Iunie Street, Bucharest) will hold the traditional Anti Valentine’s Day Party. Bands like ZOB, Niste Baieti, Damage case, Just Another Lie, Brute and Andrei, as well as DJ Hefe (Coma) will join the anti consumerism event. Open doors: 20.00. The concert is due at 21:00, entrance: RON 20.