Date Night anyone?! Some of you may be saying, “what’s that?” but we’re here to help you break out of that stale routine! The Lansing area is full of so many options for date night and we’ve got them all rounded up in one place. If you’re feeling like your night out, or in, could use a little refresh, keep reading for our Guide to Date Night In + Around Lansing.
Toscana Restaurant in Lansing, Michigan, invites you to own your vibrant world within a dynamic culinary ecosystem where lunch, intimate dinners, private gatherings, and lively tasting sessions coexist. The restaurant’s modern, minimalist ambiance creates the perfect setting for elegance and flavor, with private dining rooms that provide a special space for intimate events, complete with custom menus and wine pairings designed just for you. Guests can explore a diverse selection of wines with our Self- Pour Wine Wall or enjoy dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Toscana’s on-site Italian marketplace transports you to the enchanting streets of Rome and the markets of Florence, offering gourmet ingredients and specialty imported products to take your culinary journey beyond the table.
Learn more about Toscana by connecting with them on their Website, Instagram and Facebook pages.
Looking for a fun date night? Check out Playing Picasso – located in Lansing, Michigan, and offering a unique paint-your-own-pottery experience!
How it works:
- Choose your piece
- Pieces range from $10 – $150+. There’s something for every budget!
- We have over 700 items to choose from
- Select your colors – 99 colors to pick from!
- Determine your design – create a custom, one-of-a-kind item!
- Relax, paint, and enjoy!
- Leave the piece at the studio to be fired
- Receive a text in 7-10 days when it’s ready for pick up
- Admire your artwork
Check out Playing Picasso during their walk-in studio time.
- The studio is open six days a week (closed Mondays) and is first-come, first-serve
- Walk-in painters can choose a piece, select colors, and paint
- Weeknight evenings are great for date night since it’s quiet and feels like you have the place to yourselves!
Playing Picasso offers additional fun options with their special events, which make for amazing date nights:
- Classes offered monthly! Great for beginners to advanced painters; step-by-step instruction, fun techniques, and specialty glazes
- Adult POT-tery Night: During this monthly event, Playing Picasso brings out their Cannabis line of products, which are fully functional! Bongs, bowls, rolling trays, etc. for you to enjoy. There’s food & drinks to enjoy and two items are raffled off for you to win!
- Trivia Night: Playing Picasso hosts 1-2 trivia nights per month that have a specific theme! There are 20 questions that guests answer while painting their pottery, and the winning team gets their pieces for FREE!
Learn more about Playing Picasso by checking out their website and upcoming events or give them a follow on facebook, or Instagram!
Wharton Center has a variety of shows that are perfect for Date Night.
If you’re looking to go out for Valentine’s Day with your favorite person, or maybe your favorite girls, for a girls night! Wharton Center has two shows that you won’t want to miss. Read on to find out more.
MJ February 11th-16th
“He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to East Lansing in MJ, the multiple Tony Award® winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award® winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway; in cities across North America; London’s West End; Hamburg, Germany…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Michigan.”
9 to 5, The Musical February 15th-23rd
“Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy–giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down.”
Head to the Wharton Center Website to find more information on tickets and upcoming shows.
Capital City Market is your neighborhood grocery store, focused on bringing fresh, affordable, and local products to downtown Lansing and beyond. You’ll love their low prices and beautiful assortment of fresh produce and locally-made products. Capital City Market also features a full grocery selection including the Meijer and national favorites you already love. Be sure to visit the in-store café, which is home to Capital City Café, Goodfellas Bagel Deli, and Hissho Sushi. Plus, enjoy FREE parking in the lot located behind the store at 600 E. Michigan Ave.
Learn more about Capital City Market on their website or connect with them on Facebook and Instagram!
So you can’t make it out? No problem! We have tons of ideas on how to have a Date Night from the comfort of your couch!
A Valentines Dinner the whole family will love with Michigan Pork
Want to head out for date night? Our team has resources on some of the best spots to head out to enjoy a night on the town!
Maybe an evening date is out of the question, we’ve got you covered with day dates for an intentional break for you and your partner, or maybe even a date with a friend! Check out the resources below for a special day date!
If you’re a happy hour kind of person, because you’ve got to be back for bedtime, yours or your kids, we’ve rounded up some spots that are perfect for happy hour time! Or you can enjoy happy hour from the comfort of your home with some crafty cocktails!
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