4th Annual Zombie Prom
If your idea of romance takes a slightly darker tone, then the Apparition Presents: 4th Annual Zombie Prom is the appropriate VD destination for you and your undead significant other. It’ll be all ’80s music all night at Launchpad (618 Central Ave. SW) courtesy of DJ Ren, DJ Batboy and DJ Moonside. It comes to life Friday, Feb. 14 from 8 p.m. to 2 in the a.m. Be sure to dress in your graveyard best as tickets are $10 with a costume and $12 without at the door. Discounted early bird tickets are available for just $8 at tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/440685.
Paint & Puff Valentine’s Day Edition
If you and your sweetie like to indulge in a little recreational cannabis, The Mothership Alumni (105 Fourth St. NW) is hosting Paint & Puff, a love-themed, 420-friendly event for creative types on Friday andSaturday, Feb. 14 and 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. All art supplies are included, with the option of using pre-stenciled Valentine’s-inspired designs or starting on a fresh blank canvas to create your own masterpiece. This event is for guests 21+, and seating is limited, so get your ($40 per person) tickets quick. To reserve those or get more details, go to mothershipalumni.com.
The 5th Annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival
The sexy siren call of striptease hits KiMo Theater (423 Central Ave. NE) on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15 with the 5th Annual New Mexico Burlesque Festival. Starting at 7:30 p.m. each night, NMBF welcomes red hot performers from around the world to the stage to take it all off. This year’s festival is hosted by the Cuban Missile Crisis himself, Tito Bonito. And headliners include Montreal performance duo extraordinaire Kozmic Joy (Kozmic Skater and Joy Rider). If this doesn’t get you in the mood for love, nothing will! Tickets are $24 to $52 (artsandculture.cabq.gov/6923/6924/).