Here's how to celebrate Valentine's Day in Chapel Hill

It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but don't forget about Valentine's Day on Monday. If you don’t have plans, don’t worry — there are plenty of things to do around Chapel Hill to celebrate love.

Here's a guide to local Valentine's Day events.

Dinner at La Residence

La Residence, a French-inspired restaurant located on West Rosemary Street, is featuring a special dinner menu on Valentine’s Day. 

The meal is comprised of three courses: an appetizer, entree and dessert. The menu, which contains 10 special dishes, is exclusive to dinner on Valentine's Day, so it won't be featured on a regular evening. 

Karim James, the bar manager at La Residence, recommends the spaghetti lobster served with a tarragon brandy cream sauce and bacon. A sweet potato risotto is also available as a vegetarian option.

“We are a very homely location, and we create a lot of dishes that a lot of couples will definitely enjoy to eat,” James said. “Our new menu that we are releasing for Valentine's Day is an exclusive menu. So that is something very special.”

The special menu starts at $49 per person.

Reservations can be made by calling (919) 967-2506.

LAB! Theatre live readings

LAB! Theatre will host live readings of erotic fiction at Linda’s Downbar. There are two shows, one at 7 p.m. and one at 10 p.m., and doors open one hour before each show.

The club is the oldest student-run theater organization on UNC's campus. Anyone can apply to perform a reading, regardless of theater experience or club membership.

According to LAB!’s Instagram, the readings will include various topics, such as the Cars Cinematic Universe. There will also be burlesque performers at the venue.

LAB! is accepting fanfiction submissions and applications to perform the readings. Admission to the shows is free, but you must reserve a spot to the event. Tickets are available here.

Ice cream and a sunset at Maple View Farm

Maple View Farm, an Orange County-based dairy farm and country store, is open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. The ice cream is made with milk from the farm’s own cows, and the menu features 12 flavors available year-round and a rotating selection of specialty flavors.

UNC sophomore Case Redmond said Maple View Farm is a great spot to visit — even if you don't have a Valentine.

“I think Maple View is such an awesome place to go,” he said. “I think it’s fitting to take friends, a date, just yourself maybe.”

Just a short drive out of town, Maple View offers a stunning view of the countryside. It would make the perfect date night spot for having dessert and watching the sunset.

Valentines with goats at Spring Haven Farm

Spring Haven Farm concluded its Valentine’s Day event on Sunday. The family-owned farm and event site hosted several activities in honor of the holiday. 

Couples were able to paint birdhouses, make charm bracelets, grab a drink from Durty Bull Brewing Company and play with goats.

Machaela Parsons, Spring Haven’s operations manager, said Valentines with Goats was a big deal for the farm.

“It’s our first big event with Durty Bull Brewing, who we just partnered with, so it’s kind of a grand opening with them,” she said. “We also have a ton of (baby goats) right now because it is springtime.”

Even though the event has passed, there’s still a chance to see the goats.

The farm is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets can be bought here.

Stay in

Of course, going out isn’t the only way to spend the day. Staying in is a perfectly good option. Here is a comprehensive guide to restaurants in Chapel Hill that lists hours of operation, contact information and takeout options.

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