Hey guys!
I hope all of you are having a great start to your February (minus the weather of course!) Right now, Hawkeyes all over campus are bundled up, getting into the full swing of their classes, and diving into their passions whether it’s a club project, a new job, or maybe participating in Dance Marathon that happened this past weekend! Whatever people are up to, the students at the University of Iowa are putting their best foot out there, even if they’re met with a bunch of snow in the process!
Something that I’m looking forward to in this chilly weather is Valentine’s Day. Iowa City has so much to offer young couples and singles looking to enjoy the day of love. So, if you’re stumped on what you want to do or you need some more information on what the city offers, then you’ve come to the right place!
Here are just a few things to do in Iowa City over the holiday:
The Vue Rooftop: Valentine’s Day Themed Dinner
For my Valentine’s Day plan, my boyfriend and I made reservations to go to The Vue, a rooftop restaurant with amazing views and fantastic food! It’s super aesthetic to sit inside one of the tallest buildings in Iowa City, and for their Valentine’s Day meal, the Vue is offering an appetizer, meal, and dessert, all for 75$!!! So, grab that steak, take some pictures, and if any of you see me there, stop by and say hi!
XOXO Valentine’s Day Ball
Hosted on the Heights Rooftop, the ball will go from 8pm to 2am with a DJ, dance floor, live performances, treat stations, and free prizes! It’s recommended that those who are planning to attend come in formal entire which makes this event the perfect excuse to grab that dress/suit that you’ve been holding onto for wayyy too long. Maybe after your dinner at the Vue, you can hop on over and dance the night away with your significant other!
The Last-Minute Vibes Concert
For those of you who are big music lovers and are looking to support some local Iowa musicians, Gabe’s in downtown Iowa City is hosting a live concert night that starts at 9pm. They recommend coming a bit early to hang with the cast while they set up and get a good spot to watch the performance. For those of you who are interested, the event is 19+ and be sure to bring 10$ to support local artists and the lovely music they’ll be playing for us to enjoy.
Galentine’s Day at Field and Finch
Do you and your single gals need something to do? How about jewelry shopping together!? Field and Finch are hosting an open house with snacks and sales from 10am to 5pm. They’ll also be doing some giveaways with some free jewelry! This is a great option if you want to do something with your loved ones during the day so you can be snug and warm at night.
Silent Disco
While this isn’t being offered on Valentine’s Day, Silent Disco is another great activity for you and your friends if you want to get out and have fun. On February 10th, 17th, and 24th, the Graduate hotel will have a bunch of headphones available, and you’ll be able to dance outside with your friends while deciding what station you want to jam to! I’ll admit, you will have to brave the cold, but dancing with your best friends is sure to be a sweat fest and a great way to spend some time together over this holiday!
That’s all the ideas I have for you! I hope one of these events piques your interest and gives you the chance to get away from your homework to have some fun! I hope all of you enjoy the holiday and spend it with lots of love to go around.
See you next time and happy celebrating!
