This year, Valentine’s Day isn’t necessarily for the romantic. Many of Eugene’s Feb. 14 events have nothing to do with chocolates or flowers — instead they’re focused on heavy metal and being single.
The Downtown Lounge is presenting “One-Night Stand.” Described as “the Valentine’s Day alternative” by club promoter Rocco, there will be a fashion show by Delphina’s and Exclusively Adult. There will also be a performance by the Deadlines and prizes, including a vacation. Events begin at 10 p.m. Women get in free, and men pay $5.
Other anti-Valentine’s Day events include a concert by heavy-metal rock band Slayer, playing at McDonald Theatre with a 7 p.m. door time for $23. Elsewhere on the music scene, the WOW Hall will be hosting a punk rock concert. According to WOW Hall publicist Bob Fennessy, T.S.O.L., Agnostic Front, The Casualties and Blasphemous Abnormality will be playing. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the cover is $12.
For people who are seeking something romantic, more traditional Valentine’s Day activities are occurring around town as well. The Eugene Symphony will be playing a special “Valentine’s Day Pops” show at the Hult Center’s Silva Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $24 to $30.
For those couples who already have plans and just need to buy a gift for that special someone, Saturday Market will be offering a Sweetheart Market this weekend. The artisans event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
“It’s our midwinter chance to buy a gift for a valentine,” Saturday Market general manager Beth Little said. “There will be jewelry, chocolates, clothing, candles and stained glass.”
The Sweetheart Market will take place in the auditorium building at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Admission and parking are free.