Valentine's day is round the corner and you just can't think beyong the red roses? This list will come in handy for those of you who want to delight your loved ones. The two of you could be thrill-seekers or just looking for something more than just a romantic dinner, whatever you may want for THE DAY its all here!
1. Catch the dance-drama 'Black Out' at Ranga Shankara
If you are an artsy couple, then look no further than the Attakkalari India Biennial 2015. Swiss choreographer, Philippe Saire brings to you Black Out, an elegy to the darker side and an appeal for self-contemplation and more. This piece is what Saire likes to call 'the perfect crossroads of dance and visual art’. Note: due to its intimate nature, this is limited to a maximum audience capacity of 60 people per show. Hurry book your passes now!
2. What could be more romantic than catching Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet being screened at PVR
Kick start your Valentine’s Day with a broadway performance of Romeo and Juliet – the dinner can wait until later. This version of Romeo and Juliet retains Shakespearean English, while moving the setting to contemporary times in which the warring Montague and Capulet families are of different ethnicities. Orlando Bloom and Condola Rashad are in the lead roles. Need we say more?
3. Night camping on Valentine’s at Ramanagaram
This one is for the perfect adventure couple! The package includes various activities like trekking, camping, music, bon-fire and rappelling along with food, camping gear and campsite activities.
4. Get your Om on with a wellness workshop at DreamScope Theatre
Reach a place of inner quietness through various breathing exercises. The workshop draws inspirations from Kalaripayattu, Butoh and many other modalities of performance and spiritual practice. The time spent will revitalise your minds for sure. The sessions will be conducted by Arka Mukhopadhyay.
February 14 and 15, 10 pm onwards, Rs 2,400. Bannerghatta Road. For more details call DreamScope Theatre at 908410075
5. Sing along with Kunal Ganjawala at Phoenix MarketCity
Attend one of India’s longest music festivals and listen to Ganjawala serenade you with hits like Bheegey Hont Tere, Dil Keh Raha Hai and many more. Nothing like attending a pop concert with your loved one, we say!
6. Perhaps a couples spa treatment at Sheraton Bangalore Hotel?
There is nothing more relaxing than a spa treatment with you loved one. The session begins with a relaxing massage with hazelnut and vanilla oils, followed by an aromatic bath in the Jacuzzi. You could order a cup of Chinese tea to add to the relaxing factors.
February 14, Malleswaram, 95 minutes, Rs 7500++. Details: 42521000
7. A romantic lunch or dinner at The Oberoi or both, cause why not?
This chic five star hotel has everything panned for you this Valentine’s Day. The day starts with a buffet lunch at Le Jardin – a 16-course-lunch comprising of global cuisine. (Rs 1,300 ++ per person). If you are in mood for something oriental, a dim sum lunch at Szechwan Court alongside soup and dessert of the day should be ideal too. (Rs 1,400 ++ per person). Also look out for an A la carte romantic lunch at their Thai restaurant, Rim Naam. The evening will see a four course European dinner at Le Jardin paired with a glass of sparkling wine. Rs 10,000 ++ per couple. A la carte fine dining experiences at Szechwan Court and Rim Naam as well.
February 14, MG Road, Rs 1,300 upwards. Make you reservation 25585858 or e-mail reservations.bangalore@oberoihotels.com
8. Dance Dating Competition ,watch Lost Stories and meet the RJs of Indigo 91.9 at Indigo Live – Music Bar
Want to triple the fun with your date this Valentine’s Day? Book a table at Indigo Live – Music Bar. The headlining act is Mumbai-based EDM group Lost Stories. But, the key attraction for the event is a Speed Dance Dating competition taking place on the dance floor. The catch? The best dancing couple stand a chance to win a two-nights-three-days stay at Niraamaya Retreats in Kovalam, Kerala (niraamaya.in). That’s not all, Indigo 91.9 will be shifting its studios to Indigo Live Music Bar beaming live from there. How cool is that?
February 14, Jyoti Nivas College Road. For more information call 096323 57766
9. Perhaps, a cooking class together?
In our opinion cooking with your date is the most romantic thing you can do, plus it also a good icebreaker and helps you bond too. Whip out goodies like cakes, pastries, chocolates, ice-cream, and an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes with you partner.
10. A wine tour at Grover Zampa Vineyards
Romance and wine go well together, we all know that, right? So let the experts at Grover Zampa Vineyards take you through the whole process of how the perfect wine is made. Also, look out for a wine and cheese session, where you and your partner will get to sample the best the vineyard has to offer. Also ask them for a grape-stomping session!
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