Valentine’s Day events and things to do for singles

Slam down those Valentine’s Day blues with Lucha VaVoom de Liz’s “La Venganza del Amor” show. Now under the stewardship of only one of its cofounders, Liz Fairbairn, the former Lucha VaVoom brings an exuberant, high-flying spectacle to the Mayan. And the masked wrestlers aren’t the only ones showing some skin at this extravaganza of Mexican lucha libre wrestling-meets-striptease showcase.

Dart around Venice in your undies to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation during this annual Valentine’s Day-themed 15-minute run and pre- and post-dash dance party.

Mortified is a live storytelling extravaganza—a show-and-tell, if you will, of people’s most embarrassing, awkward and often seminal moments. At this Mortified event at the Lodge Room, celebrate and commiserate with readings from cringeworthy old diaries and stories of past V-Days gone wrong.

Who better to love on Valentine’s Day (or any day, really) than yourself? Peruse the Pleasure Chest’s aisles of toys, adult flicks and other titillating treasures and treat yourself to something sexy, then take yourself and your new purchase home to bed. Studies prove that self-lovin’ leads to a longer, healthier life (which means more time for self-lovin’, and on it goes).

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Originated in New York City, the Moth is an open-mic storytelling show that has spread across the country, all the way to Los Angeles, where there’s certainly no dearth of performers. For the post-Valentine’s Day edition, the show’s theme is “Love Hurts,” in which storytellers will retell a five-minute tale of a time that love made them go “ouch”—kinky stuff included.

Dynasty Typewriter’s namesake comedy show, Dynasty Tonight!, brings stand-up and assorted entertainment to the theater. This Valentine’s edition, though, has a particularly excellent lineup, with sets from Ify Nwadiwe, Jenny Yang, Guy Branum and more. Plus, the venue will be collecting names of exes for a ceremonial burial, and each ticket includes a champagne toast and a Ring Pop.

This interactive performance series constitutes a literary cathouse, where male and female performers provide poetry readings behind closed curtains. The L.A. event typically includes a few regulars from the New York show, along with local burlesque performers.

Hey, sad sack—instead of moping around all day feeling lonely, think of all the folks in L.A. who are less worried about getting a date and more worried about getting a meal. Volunteer some time and we guarantee you’ll end the day with a lot more love in your heart than if you’d stayed home with the cat and your Netflix queue.