11 Best Valentine's Day Events in Miami

Many couples will opt for the traditional dinner and drinks on Valentine's Day. That's kind of the standard for the romantic holiday. But then some want a little more from their Valentine's celebration — perhaps someone who wants to score creativity points with their significant other. Luckily for them, South Florida has plenty of interesting options.

Here's a list of Valentine's Day events for couples — and some for singles — including outdoor concerts, rooftop movie screenings, a birdwatching cruise, and a pizza-making class.

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert Valentine's Day Edition

The lineup for this R&B Valentine's show reads like a '90s baby-making playlist. Taking the stage at the James L. Knight Center will be Ginuwine (known best for "Pony"), the Sisqó-led Dru Hill ("How Deep is Your Love"), Shai ("If I Ever Fall in Love") and, the cherry on top, H-Town ("Knockin' Da Boots"). 8 p.m. Friday, February 9, at the James L. Knight Center, Miami; 400 SE Second Ave., 305-416-5970. Tickets cost $60 to $200 via ticketmaster.com.

Valentine's Sangria Tasting and Tour

Fruit & Spice Park wants to give you the full sangria experience. The ethnobotanical garden hosts sangria tours where you can drink three different types of sangrias and learn about the fruity beverage's history and how it's made. Afterward, you can tour Fruit & Spice Park's garden, which is home to more than 500 types of fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead; 305-247-5727; miamidadegov.com. Tickets are $40.

Valentine's Day Lock and Key Singles Party

No need to overthink your icebreakers at this singles party. The format of the event has taken care of that part for you. All women will be assigned a lock, and all men will be assigned a key. Your mission is to find the person whose lock or key corresponds with your lock or key. The point is to interact with the opposite sex in a fun and low-pressure manner. 7 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at Round Up Night Club & Restaurant, 9020 W. State Rd. 84, Davie; lockandkeyevents.com. Tickets cost $29 via eventbrite.com.

Blind Love

Here's how this cake-decorating event works: one person is the blindfolded cake decorator, while the other person guides them with instructions. Nobody is expecting a culinary masterpiece. This isn't The Great British Bake Off. It's an exercise in communication and trust, but really, the goal should be to have fun and laugh. 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, February 11, at Fiesta Cake Studio, 5920 Johnson St., Hollywood; 954-616-1100; fiestacake.com. Tickets cost $75 per couple via eventbrite.com

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Fever's Candlelight concert series prides itself on its ambiance. The unique candlelit music experience features performers surrounded by battery-powered candles — we're talking tons of them — to set the mood. PureSoul Miami will perform at this year's Valentine's shows and play hits from Sade, Anita Baker, and Whitney Houston, among other artists. 6:30 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd., Pinecrest. Tickets cost $41 to $70 via feverup.com

Valentine's Day Pizza-Making Class

How do you make a pizza date more romantic? You prepare the pizza yourself. Harry's Pizzeria in Miami Beach is hosting a pizza class on Valentine's Day where you'll shape and add toppings to your dough. The chefs will handle the baking part because nobody wants their Valentine's Day ruined by a burnt pizza. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Harry's Pizzeria, 1680 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach; 786-204-2321; harryspizzeria.com. Tickets cost $90 to $160 via eventbrite.com.

Valentine's Day Pottery Date Night

You've heard of the paint-and-sip concept. Well, this is cocktails and clay. Here, you can make two pieces of pottery (cups, dishes, vases, bowls, etc.) while enjoying drinks and snacks. The staff will handle the glazing and then contact you two to four weeks later to pick up the finished products. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Mercado Art Studio, 210 NE First Ave., Hallandale Beach; 954-374-9387; mercadoartstudio.com. Tickets cost $190 per couple via eventbrite.com.

Garden D'Amore Valentine's Day Concert

Celebrate the most romantic day of the year in one of South Florida's most romantic settings. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden offers an evening of music in its gardens with an optional picnic dinner or wine and chocolate flight. Rhythm Street Band will serve as the musical entertainment. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305-667-1651; fairchildgarden.org. Tickets cost $89 to $259.

Rooftop Cinema Club

If you're going to do a movie on Valentine's Day, do it right. Picture an outdoor screening on a Miami Beach rooftop. You have the skyline in the background and a glass of sparkling wine in hand. What are your movie options? Love and Basketball or La La Land. You can also expect a sweet treat and themed photo op in celebration of Valentine's Day. Love and Basketball at 5:45 p.m. and La La Land at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Rooftop Cinema Club, 1212 Lincoln Rd. Level 6, Miami Beach; rooftopcinemaclub.com. Tickets cost $40.

Moonlight & Music Valentine's Day Concert

Grab a blanket or lawn chairs and spend Valentine's under the stars at Deering Estate's annual outdoor concert. You can pack a picnic basket for the occasion, but if that sounds like a pain, preorder your food in advance from Joanna's Marketplace or buy food from the onsite vendors. As for the musical acts, Melina Soochan will headline, and fellow singer-songwriter Samantha Natalie will serve as the opening act. 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Miami; 305-235-1668; deeringestate.org. Tickets cost $60.

Lovebirds Sunset Cruise

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station puts its spin on the romantic cruise with a birdwatching excursion. The two-hour sunset cruise tours Biscayne Bay and passes the mangrove shoreline of the Crandon rookery, which is said to be home to more than 30 species of birds. You'll want to purchase tickets ASAP because this cruise — which includes Champagne and light bites — sells out. 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, at Crandon Park Marina, 4000 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne; 305-751-9840; pelicanharbor.org. Tickets cost $100.