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Take a moment to exhale this weekend. We’ve curated plans for couples, friends and families so you don’t have to! This is all the information you need in a step-by-step guide to make your planning easier.
It’s a Date!
Friday, Feb. 8
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King’s Chapel’s crypt is both creepy and cool.
Shake things up a bit before Valentine’s Day with a candlelit crypt tour at King’s Chapel in downtown Boston. This eerie-in-the-best-way history tour delves into the traditions of love, loss and laying your loved one to rest. After all, what says eternal love more than wearing jewelry made out of your spouse’s hair? This special Valentines’ edition of the tour is only available during February, so scoop up that funerary history while you can!
King’s Chapel
5:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
$10 per person
58 Tremont St., Boston
Limited street parking, Park St. T stop
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Forcella Italian restaurant makes all its pasta from scratch.
Walk 15 minutes to the North End for a romantic dinner at the newly opened Forcella Italian restaurant. Start the meal off with crispy quail in pomegranate balsamic molasses or poached lobster bisque. Then, try one of the house-made pastas or a carefully crafted entrée. Forcella (which means “fork” in Italian) also offers a daily risotto and an impressive Italian wine list.
Forcella
5–11 p.m.
Appetizers $12–$18, Entrees $28–$42
33 North Square, Boston
Limited street parking, Haymarket T stop
Friends Zone
Sunday, Feb. 10
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Start your day off with a caffeine jolt at this a coffee tasting at Boston-based Pavement Coffeehouse roastery. Sample Pavement’s full line-up of coffees, as well as some flavors that haven’t been released yet in the company’s cafes. Now, when you visit any of Pavement’s locations, you’ll know exactly which brew is your favorite! Although the event is free, we recommend registering in advance. It’s sure to fill up fast.
Pavement Coffeehouse
10 a.m.–11 p.m.
Free admission
415 Western Ave., Brighton
Street parking available, Western Ave. at Litchfield stop on the 70 bus
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Don’t miss the opportunity to see David Teng Olsen’s “Evo” mural.
While you’re in the Western Avenue neighborhood, pop next door to see the impressive 170-foot long mural, titled “Evo,” by local artist David Teng Olsen. Olsen spent five years working as a bioengineer and scientific illustrator; you can see that left-brained background at work in his geometric piece. Patches of black and white illustration peek out from between bold fields of colors for a fun, eclectic viewing experience.
Zone 3 Western Ave
Dawn to dusk
Free admission
395 Western Ave., Brighton
Street parking available, Western Ave. at Litchfield stop on the 70 bus
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Enjoy sweet and savory brunch offerings and live music at Article 24.
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Walk two minutes across the street for brunch at Article 24. The American restaurant focuses on a delicious accessible menu, craft cocktails and entertainment. On Sunday, there is a music-themed brunch with a live DJ. Try pumpkin pancakes topped with graham cracker crumbs, golden raisins and maple syrup, or, go savory with a lobster ‘mac-muffin’ supplemented with cheddar and bacon.
Article 24
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cocktails $7–$12, Breakfast $11–$15, Lunch $12–$15
458 Western Ave., Brighton
Street parking available, Western Ave. at Litchfield stop on the 70 bus
Family Fun
Saturday, Feb. 9
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Get creative at one sweet Taste Wine Bar lunch party.
You can experience warm and fuzzy feelings and eat them, too, at the Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Lunch Party at Taste Wine Bar. Taste supplies the cookies and decorating supplies, all you have to do is bring your inspiration! Your ticket also includes a light lunch featuring apple and pear fennel salad, assorted flatbreads, pasta and mac ’n’ cheese. Kids get a nonalcoholic beverage, while adults can have their treat in the form of a complimentary house wine, beer or cider.
Taste Wine Bar & Kitchen
1 p.m.–3 p.m.
$45/adult, $35/child
101 Summer St., Boston
Limited street parking, South Station T stop
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From there, walk 10 minutes to the Boston Children’s Museum for its Lunar New Year Celebration. Kids learn about Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions through an action-packed schedule of performance, arts and crafts, and story time with local authors. You and your kids can dance, sing and celebrate your way into The Year of the Pig!
Boston Children’s Museum
11 a.m.–4 p.m.
$17 adult and child ages 1-15
308 Congress St., Boston
$15 flat parking rate at Stillings Street Garage, South Station T stop
