The Preatures will be rock’n Valentine’s Day with a host of events with an emphasis on fun

Valentine's events in Sydney this year are all about getting out there and having fun from rock concerts and sunset picnics to a three-course offal menu and everything in-between.

Valentine's Day in Sydney is all about getting out there and having fun.

Valentine's events in Sydney this year are all about getting out there and having fun from rock concerts and sunset picnics to a three-course offal menu and everything in-between. Here is our guide to some of the best:

PREATURES, COOGEE BAY HOTEL

If scented candles and red roses are not your speed you can rock out with Sydney indie band The Preatures at the Coogee Bay Hotel this Valentine’s Day. Enigmatic frontwoman Isabella “Izzi” Manfredi and her band will be helping to share the love as part of a concert in Coogee Bay Hotel’s live music venue, Selina’s.

The Preatures will perform at the Coogee Bay Hotel on February 14. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Last year was a big year for the rock pop soul outfit, that formed in 2010, with a 40 location tour around Australia, just after their supporting gig with Harry Styles on the Australian leg of his world tour. They have also supported the likes of P!nk, Foo Fighters and the Rolling Stones. “It’s gonna be a classic Preatures show - pure energy,” the band said. “As it’s our first Sydney show in a while, we want our fans to be involved. We’re asking people to request which classic love song they’d like us to cover on the night. And we also might take some dedications. Richard Mercer-style.” Before the concert head to the beer garden for the free pre-party hosted by Queen Schisandra from 6pm for couples, singles and everyone in-between. There will be fortune-telling, live music and games and prizes.

Preatures tickets $18.41, coogeebayhotel.com.au

Jess Oliva and Michelle Gallagher get ready for the Wild Hearts Party at the Coogee Pavilion on Valentines Day. Picture: John Appleyard

WILD HEARTS PARTY, COOGEE PAVILION

Whether you’re single, taken or it’s complicated, swap the romance for some fun (and who knows, maybe even find the one) at Sydney’s best singles party at the Coogee Be My Valentine Wild Hearts Party at Coogee Pavilion Rooftop on Thursday from 6pm. Dance the night away with DJs Groove City and Kayex, sip on $14 Chandon cocktails and $10 Chandon flutes, or share a bottle with a special someone for $45. There’ll be endless fun and games with a palm reader, special guest magician and a giant piñata – so guests can get ready to break hearts, literally.

Entry is free, merivale.com/whatson/coogee-be-my-valentine

Three Blue Duck’s Darren Robertson is curating a three-course anti-Valentine’s menu.

EAT YOUR HEART OUT, ROCKER

Rocker in North Bondi and The Kraken Black Spiced Rum are joining forces for an anti-Valentine’s three-course offal culinary experience, Eat Your Heart Out on Friday. The dark event will include a curated three-course offal menu designed by Darren Robertson and exclusive Kraken Black Spiced Rum cocktails.

Cost $100, eventbrite.com

Vivienne Moore and Maddiosn Duton at The Botanica, Vaucluse . Picture: John Appleyard

GALENTINE’S DAY, THE BOTANICA

The Botanica Vaucluse with its lush oasis vibes and pretty pink hues is the perfect spot to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one, or with all your best girlfriends to celebrate ‘Galentine’s Day’. Indulge in a four-course tasting menu with free flowing Veuve Cliquot Brut Yellow Label or Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Rosé NV Champagne (2 hours) for $145pp. The four-course menu is available without the champagne for $95.

Bookings thebotanicavaucluse.com.au

Alison Grant and Matilda Moran from WB Productions pictured at the Birdcage for a Valentine's themed production titled Be my Valentine. Picture: Monique Harmer

MORE VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS

The Birdcage Sydney’s Valentine’s production, Be my Valentine on Saturday pays tribute to the unique art of vintage burlesque. This three-course dinner spectacular is served with free flowing champagne. Whirly Bird has created a special Valentine’s cocktail, The Jasmine with rose petal infused Gin, Cointreau, Campari and Lemon, that is available all this week.

At Hacienda Sydney frozen pink gin cocktails will be served and the Endeavour Tap Rooms in The Rocks boasts the limited-edition Lover’s Fool with berry ripple cream, marshmallow, berries and raspberry lollies. 12 Micron Barangaroo has an indulgent six-course dinner that includes smoked wallaby, while The Grounds of Alexandria has five different interactive food stations, designed by executive chef, Paul McGrath, set in the garden. At the Tramsheds Glebe, where a classical harpist will play from 6.30-9.30pm and red roses hang in the entrance, Redline Taphouse’s My Dirty Valentine Shrimp Boil features whole shrimps, corn wheels, potatoes and andouille sausage.

ALSO CHECK OUT

BANK HOTEL, NEWTOWN: The LGB My Valentine QT speed dating night on Thursday will be hosted by drag queen Felicity Frockaccino who will preside over three fast and flirty sessions with fun for all from 6pm. Free, facebook.com/events

VANGUARD, NEWTOWN: Grab a low-lit table for two on Thursday and enjoy Music of Romance with the High Rollers Band. Tickets $34.17 or dinner and show package, including a two course meal, $81.35, moshtix.com.au

KNOX STREET BAR, CHIPPENDALE: Sparkle Burlesque has paired with Knox Street Bar and The Lingerie Truck, for an evening of sexy, sultry and glamorous fun with performances by Porcelain Alice, Bunni Lambada, Bettie Bang Bang and Kate Witchard of The Witching Hour on February 16. Tickets from $45, sparkleburlesque.com

CENTENNIAL PARK: Stars for your Valentine: Looking for something unique this Valentines Day? Enjoy a sunset picnic and professional stargazing together. Tickets from $19, centennialparklands.com.au

THE BOTANIST, KIRRIBILLI: The Botanist’s expert team of mixologists has created a one-off cocktail for the evening - ‘Rhu-barb My Heart’ (Four Pillars Rare Dry Gin, rhubarb, elderflower, lemon myrtle). Head chef Dan Rocha will be cooking up a Mediterranean-inspired menu of large shares and bar fares as well as offering a dessert special – Chocolate Terrine (strawberry macaroon, strawberry doublecream and toasted almonds,

Thebotanist.com.au

BEA RESTAURANT, BARANGAROO

The Bea Mine Valentine’s share style menu, created especially for the day of love, by head chef Cory Campbell includes a dessert with chocolate bubble gum, raspberry, riberry muskstick and Davidson plum marshmallow and a glass of Ruinart Champagne on arrival.

Price: $125, barangaroohouse.com.au/bea-restaurant

THE QUARTIER BISTRO, THE ROCKS: The Valentine’s Day set menu includes a sweet finish, with two dessert options - a Crème Brûlée on fire or a rich Valrhona chocolate torte with vanilla bean glacè and bruised berries. Cost $89 with paired wines and $70 without drinks, quartiersydney.com.au

OCEANS, COOGEE: Grab your special someone or a bunch of girlfriends this Valentine’s Day and head to Oceans for $10 Pink Gin cocktails, facebook.com/oceansdiningdrinks/

WATSON’S BAY HOTEL: Book an Italian inspired two or three course banquet and receive a free bottle of AIX Rosé. Two course banquet $60, three course $80, watsonsbayhotel.com.au