The Couple's Guide To The Best Valentine's Day Ever: 2020 Edition

This is idk's third annual Valentine's Day (more like week or month) Guide. Below you will find tons of unique, underrated, and incredible places and experiences to celebrate your love. The best part? Almost every idea below offers something special just for you—the lovers and followers of idk tonight. Exclusive perks are required on V-Day, no? From discounted tickets to meal specials and more—dive in and find your thing. We promise it's in here.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.

Love, your favorite date night gurus.

Jazz at Lincoln Center

National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and Grammy-Award winning vocalist Dianne Reeves is coming back to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Back by popular demand for the 9th year, Dianne Reeves will set the mood with her powerful voice and bold, dramatic flair at on February 14th and 15th at 8 p.m.

idk tonight readers only will receive a 25% discount to the February 15 concert with code IDKTONIGHT.

Company XIV’s Seven Sins

Running February 14–October 31 at Théâtre XIV is SEVEN SINS—a Baroque Burlesque re-imagining of the creation myth of Adam, Eve and the fall of man. If you saw the incredible Nutcracker Rouge or Queen of Hearts, you know you're going to want to see this. Dance, circus, magic, music, and impeccable, take-your-breath-away design all come together to make for one sexy V-Day. Treats, nibbles and bespoke cocktails inspired by the seven deadly sins and served by the beauties of Company XIV are available.

The idk tonight audience exclusively can use code IDKTONIGHT to unlock complimentary Absinthe Upgrades on select seating tiers. Absinthe Upgrade seats include 50mL of premium, Brooklyn-distilled absinthe (100 mL for couches).

Cook Space Classes

What better way to prepare for Valentine’s Day than by learning to make the decadent dishes and treats you want to be feeding each other on the day of? We’ve partnered up with Cook Space to get you and your S.O. exclusive deals on these useful (and sexy!) lessons: bread baking 101 on February 10th, one pan dinners on February 12th, date night pasta making on February 14th (epic), donut making on February 22nd, and so many more.

idk tonight readers can use code LOVEEATS to get $15 off any class purchases made before the end of February (applies to any individual class offerings through the end of May).

See all upcoming Cook Space classes here.

Corkbuzz

Ah, Corkbuzz. Where we love to drink wine, eat cheese, and generally feel like the sophisticated New York couple we are. If you join them for a bite anytime V-Day weekend (2/14-2/16) and mention you're coming from idk tonight, they'll treat you to a special something before your meal gets started. You'll have to go and find out!

Remember, they have two locations. One at Union Square and one in Chelsea Market. On February 14th at the USQ location they'll be doing a wine and chocolate pairing course for $80/person. Both locations have special V-Day tasting menus that you'll absolutely want to check out.

Covina

This Valentine's Day, head to Covina for an absolutely delicious heart-shaped pizza (choose from spicy honey, brussels sprouts + pear, coppa + spinach, margherita) plus $25 by-the-glass pours of Veuve Cliquot champagne. We absolutely adore this place—it's impossible to have a bad meal here.

idk tonight readers only can receive a complimentary ice cream/sorbet of their choice from Pastry Chef Jayson Galiza to guests who indicate "IDKTonight" in the notes section of their reservation with OpenTable, on Feb 14th, 15th and 16th.

FlyNYON Valentine's Day Flight & Champagne Lounge

What better way to capture the sky-high feelings you share for each other than by soaring over the blissfully scenic city you share your lives in? These helicopter tours zip you above Manhattan with full views of Midtown, the Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge with a route designed for optimum aerial photography, so that you and your love can capture every adrenaline-filled second.

Choose from either doors-off or door-on, with different time lengths available for different prices, and give yourselves the gift of a brand new and totally sublime experience. With FlyNYON, you’ll be creating romance out of adventure, fun, and breathtaking New York City beauty. This is where you can find all the booking options, pricing, and details. Use the code idktonight60 for 60% off at check out.

Once you’re back on terra firma, make your way back inside the luxe hangar for a special couples lounge. Expect champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries—it’s the ultimate hangout lounge, and only available on Februrary 14th.

In A World: The Dating Show

Maybe you're looking for something to laugh about this Valentine's Day? Look no further than In A World: The Dating Show. An interactive comedy dating/matchmaking show created by comedian Emma Vernon, after several singles are hand-picked and matched up, an improv comedy group sets the scene around them while they go on their first date in front of an audience. Whatever "location" the improv'ers pick (from a bowling alley to a silent retreat) hilarious veteran improvisers bring that location to life for our daters.

If the daters opt for a second date, they win an all-expense-paid proper first date! Lucky audience members win fun giveaways throughout the show. Plus, the show is at Chelsea Music Hall underneath Chelsea Market, so you have plenty of options for food before or after. Grab tickets here.

Use code 'idktonight' at check out and get 15% off your total bar tab!

How do YOU plan dinner with friends?

The Couple's Guide To The Best Valentine's Day Ever: 2020 Edition

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Company XIV’s Seven Sins

Company XIV’s Seven Sins

Cook Space Classes

Cook Space Classes

Corkbuzz

Covina

Covina

FlyNYON Valentine's Day Flight & Champagne Lounge

FlyNYON Valentine's Day Flight & Champagne Lounge

In A World: The Dating Show

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