Love is all around Albuquerque: More events to help you celebrate the holiday

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. With so many options and so little time, it can be difficult to figure out how to celebrate a loved one. Check out this list of local Albuquerque spots to take your sweetheart.

For food

M’tucci’s Bar Roma will have a featured Valentine’s Day menu with an appetizer, entree, dessert and a bottle of wine, along with live music from Gilbert Uribe. Along with Bar Roma, M’tucci’s will offer a variety of Valentine’s Day menus at all of their restaurants.

Artichoke Cafe will be hosting a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner. Customers will have a selection of options, including roasted beets, Chilean sea bass and chocolate truffles. The event is $95 per person plus tax and a 20% gratuity.

For fun

Kelly Jo Designs by Wine will be hosting a “Día de los Valentine’s” class at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. For a little over $40 per person, patrons will be able to enjoy a glass of wine while painting a calavera couple. Participants will be guided through the painting lesson and will leave with a matching works of art and a rose.

Sunday Service Motor Company will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Paint Night at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. For $55 a person, plus fees, participants will have the opportunity to paint a personalized candle. Each ticket includes a candle, painting supplies, a charcuterie plate and a glass of wine.

For early birds

Valentine’s Day can get busy. For those that want to celebrate early and beat the crowd, Zendo Coffee will be hosting a “Lovers and Friends” pop-up event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. A variety of vendors will be on site, including a place for permanent jewelry, candles and bouquets. Zendo will also have coffee and treats for anyone looking to have fun breakfast plans.

For singles

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just be for couples. Take yourself or a few friends to Hotel Zazz for its “Single’s Appreciation” night on Valentine’s Day from 5-10:30 p.m. Take a friend and enjoy karaoke, dating app headshots, and a good ol’ can of Pringles for the singles.