Valentine’s Day alternative calendar: For a non-standard and cheap day of love

Economical mayhem does not exactly have people splurging this Valentine’s Day. Check out these events if your wallet is not overflowing with cash and you’re looking for a less-traditional option that differs from your standard dinner and a movie.

SATURDAY 2/14

Great Richmond Symphony Music Marathon: Fundraiser for the Greater Richmond symphony, featuring all-day performances. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Short Pump Town Center. Nordstrom. 11800 W. Broad St. 788-4717.

Heart Day:Discover the inner workings of the heart (the kind found in a sheep) with hands-on activities, demonstrations and interactive exhibits. Noon-4 p.m. $9-$10. The Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Jazz Day Concert: Informal concert featuring high school students. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. W.E. Singleton Center. 922 Park Ave.
Twilight: Watch the vampire flick everyone is talking about with your special someone. 4:30 p.m. Couples who make a $5 donation at the matinee get to sit in the balcony. 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. showings. $1.99. The Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.

Love with Music: Performances by soprano Anne O’Byrne, tenor Tracey Welborn, accompanied by pianists Hope Armstrong Erb and George Pugh. Love songs from various operas and musicals. 4 p.m. Free. Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Beer Tasting: Five 2 oz. Belgian beers with five de Rochonnet delights chocolate truffles. 5-8 p.m. $10.Capital Ale House. 4024 A. Cox Road. 780-2537.

Micah Berry and The Industry Standard: 8 p.m. $10. The National. 612-1900.

Death Match of Love: Comedy show by The Modern Burlesque Brigade. 6:30 p.m. showing for couples and 9:30 p.m. showing for singles. $15. Gallery 5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

Richmond Kickers vs. Fredericksburg Generals: Soccer game. 7 p.m. $5. Sports Center of Richmond. 1385 Overbrook Rd. 257-7267.

Harlem Gospel Choir: Singers and musicians from Harlem churches and the New York area. Randolph-Macon College’s Center for the Performing Arts. 7:30 p.m. Free. 204 Henry St. Ashland. 752-7262.

Fools for Love and Decadent Desserts: Stories about love and its consequential humor, with a dessert buffet. $18. 7:30 p.m. The Cultural Arts Center. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.

Richmond Renegades vs. Fayetteville FireAntz: Professional minor league ice hockey game. 7:35 p.m. $12-18. Richmond Coliseum. 601 E. Leigh St. 780-4970.

Rumba Latina: Presented by The Latin Ballet of Virginia. Instruction in salsa, cha -cha and tango. 8 p.m. $10. The Cultural Arts Center. 2880 Mountain Rd. 379-2555.

Chocolate, Rose and Roma: Cash bar, music and food and dessert stations. 9 p.m. $25 advanced. The Cultural Diversity Center. 2910 North Ave. 301-9030.

“I’d Rather Be Single Than With My Ex” Party: 21 and up. 9 p.m. Free. Sharky’s Bar and Billiard. 4032 A. Cox Road. 273-1888.