Capitol Square's Annual "Romancing the Square"
Date and Time
Saturday Feb 8, 2020
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
Saturday, February 8th
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Capitol Square is located in the heart of East Arlington, Massachusetts, near Routes 2 and 16, and less than three miles from Harvard Square.
Website
Contact Information
Marc Gurton
Description
Art happenings, store specials, and tasty treats are designed to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day.
Adults will enjoy pink champagne punch at Cocktail Hour, from 4 to 6 pm, at 13FOREST Gallery (167A Mass Ave) while perusing their selection of locally made art, craft and jewelry and enjoying their current exhibition, Fascination Street, a solo show by painter Mike Ryczek.
Looking for a romantic something for two or just a way to express a little more love for yourself? TheObjectOfStories (189 Mass Ave) is offering 20% off their collection of YiXing (purple clay) tea pots, cups, and oceans. If you are initiated in the style, the gallery will be serving complimentary tea for tasting and demonstration. The current exhibit Landscapes of Corporeality: (Nudes in the Forbidden City) by photographer Xia Xiaoxi is on display.
Maxima Gifts (212 Mass Ave) will be offering chocolate tastings, drinks and an Instant Love discount giveaway – choose a heart and receive anywhere from 5 to 20% off.
Artbeat (212A Mass Ave) will have valentine making throughout the weekend, with free coloring activities for kids. Stop by the night before to see the new art space at an Open House on Friday, February 7, 6-7:30 pm, featuring an exhibit Heart Song by Judith Ellen Sanders. There will be bubbly, a Valentine making buffet and the chance to win a free reservation for an adult gathering of friends in their new Creative Adventures studio.
Clay Dreams (183 Mass Ave) is offering 15% off all pottery projects with hearts. Stop in during Romancing the Square to choose a project which will mix your creativity with love and can be ready for gifting on the 14th.
Complimentary two-player games will be offered at The Adventure Pub (190 Mass Ave) where guests can also enjoy two-for-one dice bags.
The Muse’s Window (191 Mass. Ave) will offer holiday cookies and a storewide sale. Derby Farm Flowers & Gifts (218 Mass Ave) will offer free tastings of handcrafted artisanal beverages. Chaubandi Boutique (177 Mass Ave) will have a sale of 20% off all jewelry.
Thrive Juice Café (169 Mass Ave) will be debuting their new mint chocolate chip smoothie which will be available for a limited time only – enjoy free size upgrades during Romancing the Square. Quebrada Baking Co (208 Mass Ave) will have a supply of heart-shaped cookies and cakes for purchase. Arlington Bakery (187 Mass Ave) is offering 10% off Valentine-themed cookies and if you’re not in the mood, 10% off jars of Sour Cherry Preserves imported from Greece.