WONDERING how to spend Valentine’s Day tomorrow? From gifts, to restaurants, to films, we have last-minute recommendations for lovebirds. Here’s a selection:
What to make. Everyone gets caught up in the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner but today, it’s time to consider the perfect Valentine’s Day breakfast. These Heart Shaped Pancakes are a great way to start off Valentine’s Day right: they’re easy to make, and are light, sweet, and delicious all at once.
What to buy. Nothing says “I love you” (or “I’m sort of moving in that direction”) like fancifully decorated chocolates, cookies and cupcakes, which is why we reached out to our favorite treats purveyors to gather the best Valentine’s Day desserts in New York City. From Jacques Torres chocolate puzzles and colorful macarons from Macaron Café to Valentine’s Day–themed cookies from Leske’s Bakery and artful ganache collections from MarieBelle and Vosges Haut Chocolat, we’ve got something to satisfy the loves of your life. (You’ll want to stash some away beforehand.)
What to watch. Looking for the perfect Valentines Day movie ? Time Out has put together  a list of the 50 most romantic movies of all time. From Breakfast with Tiffany to Titantic you are sure to find the perfect film for you and your special someone.
What to do if you despise the whole thing. Whether you’re defiantly anti-relationship or ready to meet your mate, there are plenty of Valentine’s events in NYCÂ
that have nothing to do with overpriced tasting menus and rose-scented baths.
The Moth StorySLAM: Love Hurts
Housing Works Bookstore Café, 2/12 at 7:30 p.m., 126 Crosby St., nr. Houston St., 212-334-3324, $8
As Woody Allen said in the film Love and Death, “to love is to suffer.” Commiserate, and also laugh, at that fact with a collection of tales that focus on the downsides of romance. Better yet, come prepared to share your own sad story and win some sympathy points
What I Did for Love
UCB East, 2/14 at 7:30 p.m., 153 East 3rd St., nr. Ave. A, 212-366-9231, $5
Nothing’s funnier than the truth, especially when it comes to relationships, as this night will prove. One lucky audience member’s tales of love and loss will serve as the basis for the show, performed by some of UCB’s top improvisers, so dust off your most hilarious memories from relationships past.
Unloveable: A Smiths & Morrissey Valentine’s Day
The Bell House, 2/14 at 9 p.m., 149 7th St., nr. Second Ave., Gowanus, 718-643-6510, $12-$15
Mope around to the music of Moz & Co. at this annual gathering for the lovelorn, featuring cover band the Sons & Heirs. This year’s edition kicks off with a Smiths cabaret hosted by Dan Neustadt (of the Hold Steady) and a mood-lightening comedy set by Dave Hill.
Love Bites: The Power Ballads Sing-Along
Union Hall, 2/14 at 10 p.m., 702 Union St., Park Slope, 718-638-4400, $8
Feel like spending your night singing (or screaming) about heartbreak? Head to this night of eighties and nineties power-ballad sing-alongs, with subtitled music videos from legends like Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper, Journey, and Guns N’ Roses. If that’s not enough, there will also be an air guitar competition, a costume contest, and free Valentine’s candy.
