Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, and if you've waited until the last minute to make plans, don't worry. We're here to play cupid. Here are eight special events to celebrate the day of love.

For Galentine's Day

Grab your bestie to groove to tunes from the Hot Bread Selectors, make your wrist sparkle with permanent jewelry, and dine on a "girl dinner" of Caesar salad and french fries at District 42.

Cheers to friendship at Asheville Charcuterie Co. with a stunning grazing table and unlimited mimosas — get tickets for the Saturday, Feb. 15 brunch.

For the artsy couple

Is your lover a living work of art? Take them to the Asheville Art Museum for Hearts for Arts. As you explore the museum, join the national movement by placing a red paper heart in front of your "artwork crush" — then snap a pic, tag the museum, and include the hashtag #heartsforart.

Show your love for BeLoved Asheville at Tyger Tyger's pop-up art auction. Bid on art salvaged from the floods to support the nonprofit's critical recovery efforts. Burial will provide the bevs.

See what awaits you in one of the three rage rooms. | Photo by AVLtoday

For something unconventional

Show off your great chemistry at the Asheville Museum of Science. From 6 to 9 p.m., explore the gem and mineral collection and the science of attraction, reactions, and bonds at the 21+ event.

Maybe you don't want to celebrate at all — The Break Room understands. Make a reservation at the rage room through Sunday, Feb. 16 and use the code SMASH14 for 14 percent off.brilliant idea!!

For lifting your spirits

Head to Soprana Rooftop Cucina to sip on special cocktails, gaze at the Blue Ridge Mountains (and your partner's eyes), and take in the sounds of live jazz from Trevor Darden.

Sip on three kinds of Glenmorangie Scottish Whisky, each paired with decadent truffles from Asheville Chocolate at Top of the Monk on Thursday, Feb. 13. Drop in to the informal tasting anytime between 7:45 and 10 p.m. — grab tickets.