From free roses in Downtown LA and a dance-and-wine social night to movie pairings and a late-night DJ set by Shaquille O’Neal, Thursday brings Valentine-week events across Los Angeles and the OC.
Workshop + Wine — Social Dance Night
Summary: A party-style social dance workshop for adults featuring guided line dances, freestyle movement, a live DJ, wine, and light snacks. No dance experience required.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: Doors 5:00 PM • Workshop 6:00 PM
Location: Inner-City Arts, Los Angeles
Link: https://give.inner-cityarts.org/event/workshop-wine-or-february-2026/e757535
“With Love from DTLA” Free Rose Giveaway
Summary: The DTLA Alliance will hand out more than 2,000 free red and purple roses at multiple Downtown LA locations ahead of Valentine’s Day, while supplies last.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: Starting 11:30 AM
Location: Multiple Downtown Los Angeles locations
• 7th Street / Metro Center — 660 S. Figueroa Street
• The Bloc — 700 W. 7th Street
• City National Plaza — 515 S. Flower Street
• FourFortyFour South Flower — 444 S. Flower Street
• U.S. Bank Tower — 633 W. 5th Street
• Jewelry Theatre Building — 411 W. 7th Street
Link: https://downtownla.com/do/with-love-from-dtla-flower-giveaway
Princess Bride Valentine Pairing Night
Summary: A themed beer-and-dessert pairing weekend kicks off with a Princess Bride movie night and costume contest, plus special themed flights available through the weekend.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12 (opening night event)
Time: Movie Night 7:00 PM
Location: Long Beach Beer Lab (Wrigley), Long Beach
Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-princess-bride-valentines-pairing-weekend-tickets-1980515602481
DJ Diesel — Shaquille O’Neal Live DJ Set (21+)
Summary: NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal — performing as DJ Diesel — headlines a late-night club set in Hollywood.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 12
Time: 10:00–11:30 PM
Location: Avalon Hollywood, Los Angeles
Link: https://avalonhollywood.com/event/dj-diesel-nightclub-near-me-discover-avalon-hollywood-2026-feb-12-best-night-club-near-me-los-angeles/
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