The 13 Cool New Ways To Celebrate V-Day

Making awesome plans for Valentine’s Day is hard. It's so easy to fall into a cliché of wine, roses, and candy hearts. A simple dinner date feels too obvious. A night in is too lazy. And, any thoughts of a romantic weekend getaway are a little unrealistic at this point.

But, this is London, and there is no reason to ever get stuck in a rut — especially on the most romantic day of the year (so some say). We've rounded up 13 ridiculously fun, out-of-the-box events that will change how you view this hackneyed holiday. From DIY cocktails to movie pop-ups, here are the events that will get you in the mood for love on February 14 and beyond.