Valentine's Day is almost here — celebrate by treating your loved ones to nights on the town, tea times, and chef table experiences. Here are just six out-of-the-box ways to celebrate Valentine's Day in Raleigh for every type of love in your life, beaus and besties alike.

House of Art | Various dates through February | House of Art, 306 E. Hargett St. | Free entry with reservations until 10 p.m. | This already decked out non-traditional bar is done up for V-Day. Attend Galentine's Day, romance nights, and general mixers throughout the month in this one-of-a-kind space.

The Love Party | Friday, Feb. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E. Davie St. | Free admission | This vibey party will feature vendors like Hellbent, Amelia's Flowers, and Heir Permanent Jewelry. The perfect sip for this event? A foamy espresso martini.

Galentine's Tea | Saturday, Feb. 10, Sunday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 13 | Il Falò, 3931 Macaw St. | $19 | Put your pinkies up for this tea time featuring tiny sandwiches, shareable desserts, and Valentine's Day-themed cocktails.

Raleigh Girls Club's Galentine's Party | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-10 p.m. | Devolve, 304 Glenwood Ave. | $10 | Shop local vendors, dance to girl power anthems, and support charity Mobilizing African American Mothers through Empowerment at this lively + loving party.

Anti-Valentine's Day Dinner | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Cafe Root Cellar, 35 Suttles Rd., Pittsboro | $125 | For a break from the commercial holiday, this exclusive prix fixe meal will have diners sit with Chef Sera Cuni and enjoy bites like gochujang oysters and anti-Valentine's fortune cookies.