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  • Let the one you love pick out his or her...

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    Let the one you love pick out his or her own gift at one of two chocolate fests on Saturday, Feb. 11.From noon to 6 p.m., the Bristol Chocolate Expo at the Double Tree Hilton, features such sweet treats as handcrafted chocolates, chocolate-drizzled kettle corn, whoopie pies, chocolate-dipped apples, cookies, cupcakes, whatever your chocolate-loving heart desires. To top it off, there will be a chocolate raffle, beer samples from local breweries, swag bags, magic, and handcrafted gifts such as glassware and charm bracelets. $10; students $5; seniors 60-plus and children under 10 free. thebristolchocolateexpo.com.The Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival drowns the city's downtown with all things chocolate from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No admission. Just show up on Main Street and let your nose lead the way.

  • Hold hands under the stars, sit by a fire and...

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    Hold hands under the stars, sit by a fire and sip a love potion at Foxwoods' outdoor skating rink and patio. Hours are Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Monday to Thursday 2 to 9 p.m.; Friday 2 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $10, $5 rental; kids 12 and under $6, $2 skate rental. foxwoods.com/ice-rink

  • Wine him, dine her, and then hold your sweetie in...

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    Wine him, dine her, and then hold your sweetie in your arms on the dance floor at the Valentine's dinner and dance at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Cocktails start off the evening, followed by a buffet dinner from David Alan Catering at 7:30. Dancing begins at 8 with the music LMX Entertainment. Cash bar and raffle prizes. $75 per person at wadsworthmansion.com and 860-347-1064.Baci Grill, 134 Berlin Road, Cromwell, hosts a Valentine's Dinner Dance as well on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12 from 6 to 11 p.m. The event features special appetizers, a dinner buffet, champagne toast and cash bar. $52 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 860-613-2224, bacigrill.com.Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, hosts a Sweetheart Valentine's Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11, that includes dinner, dancing, an open bar, appetizers, a 5-course meal a D.J. and party props. $193 per couple: Reservations and information: 203-469-9010 and anthonysoceanview.com.If you're willing to skip the dancing, you can find more dining-with-your-beloved options at ctnow.com/vdaydining2016.

  • The largest single ice-block competition the United States begins at...

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    The largest single ice-block competition the United States begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in downtown Putnam, featuring more than three-dozen ice as well as a chocolate sculpting and molding contest. At sundown, fire torches will transform Main Street into a romantic Valentine's Day atmospher. Adding to the spectacle will be the FireFly Caravan — a troupe of fire dancers, light benders and stuntmen — performing from 5 to 8 p.m. Local restaurants will offer dinner and drink specials. discoverputnam.com/fire-and-ice

  • Sur La Table offers three cooking classes on Valentine's Day:...

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    Sur La Table offers three cooking classes on Valentine's Day: Desserts for Your Valentine ($69) at 11 a.m.; and Date Night: Italian Romance at 5 and 8 p.m. ($79). Classes are 2 to 2-1/2 hours and prices are per person. Menu and registration at surlatable.com and 860-693-9560.

  • Love Stinks Comedy, a benefit for AIDS Project New Haven,...

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    Love Stinks Comedy, a benefit for AIDS Project New Haven, promises a raucous night on Valentine's Day from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Road, New Haven. A $75 ticket includes appetizers, dinner, open bar a comedy show and music. Tickets at apnh.org/event-items/love-stinks and 203-641-3251 and 203-710-8279.

  • How do you really feel? Pick up the mike and...

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    How do you really feel? Pick up the mike and pour out your heart at Karaoke Heroes, 212 Crown St., New Haven. It opens at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. $2 per song, or one song with each cocktail purchased. 203-848-8854 and karaokeheroes.net.

  • Hartford Flavor Company, 30 Arbor St., Hartford, hosts a "Celebration...

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    Hartford Flavor Company, 30 Arbor St., Hartford, hosts a "Celebration of Love" party Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., with cocktails, Wild Moon-flavored chocolates from Divine Treasures European Chocolates in Manchester and food from Bee's Knees in Avon. Tickets are $35. squareup.com/store/hartford-flavor-company.

  • Take the edge off with sardonically-named cocktails like "Suffering Bastard"...

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    Take the edge off with sardonically-named cocktails like "Suffering Bastard" and "Widow's Kiss" at Little River Restoratives, 405 Capitol Ave., Hartford, which hosts an "Anti-Valentine's Day" party Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. The bar promises a "dark, gothy, romantic" feel, with a DJ and small bites. 860-403-0340, facebook.com/littleriverhartford.

  • Tuesday is usually Boyz Night at Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe's on...

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    Tuesday is usually Boyz Night at Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe's on Farmington Avenue in Hartford, but the fun is ramped up a bit for Valentine's Day with and Anti-Valentine's Day Drag Party. Show up, preferably dressed for the occasion, at 10 p.m. Call about cover. 860-523-5417 and mytisane.com

  • Be captured on camera by "the most prominent nightlife photographer...

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    Be captured on camera by "the most prominent nightlife photographer in America" as Shrine in the Fox Tower in Foxwoods Resort Casino hosts its annual Ultimate Red Party night starting at 9 p.m. at Foxwoods on Tuesday, Feb. 14. $15 at shrinefoxwoods.com

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A few options for you and your beloved, some romantic, some not so much, happening in Connecticut for that Hallmark holiday we call Valentine’s Day. Read as a list here, and find where to dine with your Valentine here.