For the performance lovers and cinephiles in Tucson, there is no shortage of romance movies and love-themed performances happening around the city this Valentine’s Day. The special day falls on a Saturday, making it the perfect time to spend the weekend treating yourself or your loved one with something for the eyes.

Movies

The Loft Cinema is showing the iconic “Princess Bride” on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for kids and members. 

Casa Video and Film Bar will be playing romance movies all throughout the month of February, but each weekend their special “Love Bites” theme will show an undead romance movie each Saturday. The lineup includes “My Boyfriend’s Back” on Valentine’s Day, and “Pride + Prejudice + Zombies” and “Lisa Frankenstein” for the following weekends. This unique theme gives movie lovers something different than the typical cheesy rom-com.

“We’ve been doing some fun little themes for Saturday afternoons at 2pm. I had my coworker Calah come up with not your basic rom-com movies. We decided on the undead films for this February,” Robert Blum, general manager at Casa Video and Film Bar, said about the creation of the theme. 

Select Harkins movie theaters will also be showing the “Twilight” saga throughout the month of February. This vampire and werewolf love triangle is the perfect movie to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit.

“Wuthering Heights” will also be hitting theaters on Feb. 13. Starring Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie, this movie based on the classic written by Emily Brontë is sure to steal your heart. It will be playing at most movie theaters, making it easy to enjoy whenever and wherever.

Performances

At Tucson’s newest live music venue La Rosa, there will be a Candlelight concert with a Valentine’s Day themed setlist on Feb. 13 at 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. On Feb. 14, “Hearts on Fire: A Valentine’s Burlesque Show” will take place at 8 p.m. This show is ages 21 and older. La Rosa used to be a church but was recently renovated to be a live performance and live performance hall, making these performances a must-see in order to experience the new venue.

On campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is doing two themed shows on Feb. 14. “Love at First Light” will explore the romantic constellations, James Webb Space Telescope’s discoveries and all of the parts of the universe that University of Arizona researchers love. The other show, “Valentine’s Day Laser Mixtape”, with another 10 p.m. show just added, features a setlist of songs that puts a romantic spin on their laser light shows.

“Marry Me, Congress presents: A Viva Las Vegas Valentine’s Day” is taking place at Hotel Congress. This event brings the Vegas vibes to Tucson, and general admission attendees can enjoy a party and watch couples get married by an Elvis impersonator.

At the Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, “Radio Hour” will have a Valentine’s Day themed show on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. “Radio Hour” will include two shows “Our Miss Brooks: Valentine’s Day Date” and “Lights Out: The Ugliest Man in the World.” This show brings stories from the golden age of radio to the stage.

At 191 Toole you can spend your Valentine’s Day in the swamp by attending the “Shrek Valentine’s Rave”. This is an 18 and up event and is perfect for anyone looking for a fun party with a not so serious Valentine’s Day theme.

There are more performances happening that don’t have a Valentine’s theme, but will still be fun to attend and spread love in Tucson. “Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles” will perform at the Fox Tucson Theater on Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. This concert is perfect for fans of the Eagles to show their love for their music.

The Gaslight Theater is also showing their play “The Belle of Tombstone” and tickets are currently available for the entire month of February. This play will take you back in time to the western era of Arizona. 

At the Linda Rhonstat Music Hall, the Tucson Symphonic Orchestra will be performing their concert “Celebrating America at 250”. The USA’s 250th birthday is coming up this year, so this concert is a great opportunity to celebrate your love for the country.

With plenty of opportunities to watch a movie or enjoy a performance this Valentine’s Day and all throughout the month of February, there is something for everyone to enjoy no matter how you like to celebrate.

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