You’ve planned a romantic dinner and filled the rest of the day with date activities. The only thing left is a special present. It’s 2022, let’s go a bit beyond the basic flower and chocolate routine, alright? This Chicago Valentine’s Gift Guide will lay all the options out for you! From makeup, fashion, and cool decor to more thoughtful presents about arts and culture, this guide has everything you need.
Have fun shopping!
Explore the Immersive Frida Exhibition
If we have to name one exhibition as the most anticipated upcoming show, then it has to be the Immersive Frida Exhibition. Even if you don’t know much about surrealism art, you’ve got to have heard about Frida Kalo and her epic life. And we bet you’ve seen her most iconic works before. So, grab some tickets for Immersive Frida Chicago. Surprise your better half with a thoughtful gift that will give both of you an unforgettable experience!
Grab Some Tickets For West Side Story
Celebrate your love with this legendary musical. Come see the lightning unleashed in our production of West Side Story with previews starting Wednesday, February 2nd.
A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in the 1950s, WEST SIDE STORY is the poignant tale of Tony and Maria, star-crossed young lovers caught in a turf war between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks. Watch how love conquers all adversities, and how this young couple navigates a world filled with hate, prejudice, and violence.
We guarantee you this show will leave you in awe.
Cocktail Kit from Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
Three Dots and A Dash is offering a special cocktail kit for two for $85, plus tax (gratuity not included). Each kit makes two shareable Down Periscope cocktails crafted with blanco tequila, mango brandy, cold press pineapple juice, lime juice and almond orgeat. Additionally, each kit includes a signature Three Dots and Dash clam shell mug and garnishes to craft this shareable cocktail at home. Kits are available via Tock.
Deliciousness from The Goddess and Grocer
Our favorite local bakery never fails to impress. Surprise your loved one with a custom box from The Goddess and Grocer. Choose from the delicious a la carte items below. We know we’ve been eating way too many chocolate-covered strawberries!
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OLD FASHIONED KIND OF LOVE COCKTAIL | $9.95 Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey, Housemade Spiced Cranberry Simple, Peychaud’s Bitters
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LOVE POTION #21 COCKTAIL | $9.95 Herradura Blanco Tequila, Galliano L’aperitivo, Agave, Lime
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Cake Pops
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Valentine’s Day 8” Rosette Cake
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Hand decorated shortbread cookie gift boxes with themes like Rainbow L-O-V-E, I Woof You, I Love You A Latte
Pastry Box from The Publican
Pastry Chef Natalie Saben is pulling out all the stops this Valentine’s Day and so should you for your honey by bringing home some of her sweet creations, exclusively sold at Publican Quality Meats. Choose between boxes of from-scratch macarons (6 for $18) in romantic flavors like Strawberry Rose and Chocolate Truffle or bon bons in unique combos such as apricot-yuzu and passion fruit-rum (6 for $24/12 for $45). Want to make it even more decadent? Pick up Chef Saben’s 6” Raspberry Chocolate Truffle Cake ($48) or 6” Cherry Cheesecake ($28) to really share the love.
Pamper Her with Art of Pure
Lipsticks, eyeshadows, hand lotion, moisturizers… Oh, and don’t for get the random cute decors available on the shelf. Art of Pure is a perfect place to pick up some Valentine’s gift for your girl this year. Featuring all-natural products, Art of Pure prides themselves in being your wellness curator, bringing clean beauty, nontoxic makeup, and plant-based skincare products to your home.
Gift Growth with Soul Full Book Lounge
1508 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Soul Full is the first and only Mental Health Book lounge in Chicago, bringing healing and love to your heart. Choose from their amazing book collection or gift a membership to your loved one. They also carry amazing interior decors! For example, we’ve had our eyes on their book displays for a while (yes, they sell them!). Support this black-owned, women-owned mental health book store if you’re looking for a meaningful Valentine’s Day present this year.
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