FOR COUPLES
Sixth Annual Sweetheart Dance
Feb. 9, 7-9:30 p.m.
Dance the night away with your sweetheart to the music of the Silver Tones; you can even dedicate a song to your special someone. // Marshall Community Center: 4133A Rectortown Road, Marshall; $10
National Chamber Ensemble–The Romantics
Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Get in the Valentine’s Day mood as the National Chamber Ensemble performs symphonies, operas and other songs from the Romantic period of art and literature. // Gunston Arts Center—Theatre One: 2700 S. Lang St., Arlington; $18-$36
Salamander Resort & Spa
Feb. 13-16
The Salamander Resort is sharing the love this season with Valentine’s Day treats that include an at-home romantic dinner kit, a holiday dinner at Harrimans and specialty cocktails. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg; Prices vary
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m.
Riverside Center will serve as the location for a romantic table for two, Champagne, delicious desserts and a complementary picture. // Riverside Center: 95 Riverside Parkway, Fredericksburg; $125 per couple
Run 4 Love 5K & 10K
Feb. 14-28
Take part in a virtual 5K and 10K throughout the month of February with your significant other. You’ll receive two medals, a key and heart that can fit together. // Arlington & Alexandria; $25
FOR SINGLES
Eighth Annual HIPS Valentine’s Zumba Party
Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ditch the candy and instead get a good workout in at this annual Valentine’s Day session with some of the area’s best Zumba fitness instructors. // Waterford Springfield: 6715 Commerce St., Springfield; $12-$15
Love the Run You’re With 5K
Feb. 10, 9 a.m.
While couple options are available for this race, other categories are just for singles, or maybe even those in something a bit more complicated. // Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: 1100 S. Hayes St., Arlington; $43-$75
Anti-Valentine’s Day Brunch
Feb. 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Forget the dinner for two and instead share a fun brunch with your friends celebrating a different kind of love. // Bracket Room: 1210 N. Garfield St., Arlington; $10
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