Lincoln Park Zoo is for Love Birds!

Lincoln Park Zoo’s new adults-only Valentine’s Day event, Animal Attractions, offers lovebirds a wild way to celebrate the season. Feel the heat of Africa, nibble chocolates and sip champagne while getting the dish on the risqué side of animal courtship.

Mingle with giraffes and lovebirds and be transported on this wild and racy adventure Feb. 14. Tickets are $45 per person (21-years and older only) or $40 for zoo members. The event takes place in Regenstein African Journey from 6- 8 p.m. Reservations must be secured by February 8. Reservations can be made on the zoo’s website www.lpzoo.org.

TRUE BLUE.  Annual Valentine’s Day Festival at Geja’s Café

For nine days, from Sunday, February 6th through Monday, February 14th, the renowned “Restaurant of Romance” will be elegantly decorated and feature sparkling champagne, “Love Note Wednesday,” live flamenco and classical guitarists, photo keepsakes, and delicious sizzling hot fondue cuisine. For information on the Valentine’s celebration, visit Geja’s on-line at www.gejascafe.com. 

I THINK (?) I LOVE YOU.  DAVID CASSIDY at Drury Lane Oakbrook

Treat your inner teenager to a Valentine’s Day concert featuring multi-platinum recording artist DAVID CASSIDY at 8 p.m., February 14, 2011.  This Broadway star, teen heartthrob, and record breaking performer invites all to come celebrate their Valentine’s Day as he performs some of his most memorable hits. Dinner packages available.  Visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

FEELING LUCKY.  GUYS AND DOLLS at Marriott Theatre

Sing-along to “Luck Be a Lady” at this romantic comedy with your sweetheart.  Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information.

STILL AWKWARD.  BABY WANTS CANDY at the Apollo Theatre

Shatter those uncomfortable silences with laughter when you bring your baby to BABY WANTS CANDY. The hilarious improvised musical comedy is a roller coaster ride of spontaneously choreographed dance numbers, rhyming verses, and witty jaw-dropping comedy.  Fridays at 10:30 p.m. on the Mainstage at the Apollo Theater, 2540 North Lincoln Avenue in Chicago.  For more information, visit www.BabyWantsCandy.com.

HOT AND HEAVY.  BORDELLO at Chicago Dramatists

Catch the steamy world premiere of BORDELLO, a domestic drama for a mature audience which explores life within legalized brothels in Nevada. Both a sexy and intense night out at the theatre, performances for BORDELLO are on Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m., and Sun. at 3 p.m. over Valentine’s Day weekend.   For more information visit www.chicagodramatists.org.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Uncommon Ground, Edgewater, 1401 W. Devon Ave.

Price Fixe, Three-Course Menu

Ist Course

peeky toe crab salad, tempura oyster,

 miso vinaigrette

or

mushroom consomme with celery root tortellini

2nd Course

crispy-braised dietzler brisket, olive oil potato puree, glazed turnips and carrots,
truffle brown sugar emulsion

or

pan roasted scalllops, collard greens, cipollini onions, lobster sauce

or

semolina gnocchi. sweet potato puree, spinach, salsa verde

 3rd Course

white chocolate mousse, caramel apple, cinnamon tuile

or

vanilla rice pudding brulee, winter citrus salad

$35, excludes tax and gratuity.

Monday night dinner menu will also be available.

Reservations are required, call today while seating is still available: 773-465-9801

1401 W. Devon Ave. Chicago