Valentine's Specials for Two
When: Feb. 14
Where:Chaya Venice, Beverly Hills and Downtown
What: Enjoy Valentine special meals like a Seafood Medley for Two for $38 or a Hot Pot for Two for $62. For something more casual, sip Valentini Chocolate Martinis and Chaya Kisses (specialty cocktails).
Vertical Wine Bistro's Valentine's Day
When: Feb. 14
Where: Vertical Wine Bistro
What: Enjoy a romantic five-course prix-fix menu for $65 per person. The addition of basic wine pairings is $55 extra, while deluxe wine pairings are $135.
Renoir in the 20th Century
When: Feb. 14-May 9
Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
What: This major exhibit showcases the last three decades of Renoir's creative career following his departure from impressionism. It deals with his decorative and classical work.
111th Annual Golden Dragon Parade and Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
When: Feb. 20-21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m..
Where: Chinatown
What: Chinese New Year is actually on Valentine's Day this year. A Los Angeles/Chinatown tradition, the Golden Dragon Parade stretches the holiday out an extra week, ushering in the Year of the Tiger with a bang. Experience the lively celebration complete with firecrackers, floats, bands, music, and colorful song and dance.
Meshell Ndegeocello
When: Feb. 25
Where: Largo at the Coronet Theatre
What: On the heels of her 2009 album Devil's Halo, singer-songwriter Ndegeocello performs.
Los Angeles, Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest
When: Feb. 28-March 6
Where: Various locations
What: Few do film, fashion and art with as much style as the Italians. Historically some names spring to mind: Versace, Botticelli, Fellini. Come see what it's all about at this festival celebrating Italian artistry and style.
LA Clippers Games
When: Through April
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: The LA Clippers share home game space with the Lakers as their home games take place at Staples.
LA Kings Games
When: Through April
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Warm up to these cool-as-ice players as they battle their way through hockey season in Los Angeles.
LA Lakers Games
When: Through April
Where: Staples Center, Downtown
What: Our basketball golden boys, the Lakers play their home games at Staples.
