Quality Time

• If you like to express affection through a display of your undivided attention, we recommend a picnic atop Sierra Vista Point, to take in great — and thanks to the rain — green views of the South Bay. Or, direct your attention to the screen, at West Wind Drive-In.

Words of Affirmation

• If you are someone that loves verbal or written compliments expressing appreciation, stop by the Poetry Center for open mic nights + take notes, or, literally write a Love Letter 2 San Jose.

Physical Touch

• If you like nothing more than a good hug from a loved one or cuddling on the couch, we suggest getting hands-on at crafty places like Ashy Aromas or 528 Entertainment. If food is a love language for you, try one of Eataly’s cooking classes.

Receiving Gifts

• If you think of gifts as symbolic of love and affection, you’re in luck. There’s no shortage when it comes to shopping in San Jose. Buy from local small businesses at SJ Made’s MOMENT shops or visit one of SJ Makers’ fairs or Pop-Up SJ’s markets.

Acts of Service

• If the way you express your love is by doing helpful things for others, we suggest a volunteering date to satisfy that giving heart. For some self-love, do your mind + body a service by getting your blood pumping.

• Love Story Lounge Experience & Eras Tour in IMAX | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Tech Interactive, 201 S. Market St., San Jose | $13-$64.89 | Taylor Swift attire and friendship bracelets are encouraged at this showing on a larger-than-life screen.
• National Theatre Live: “Romeo and Juliet” | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $20 | See this award-winning British cast perform the Shakespearean classic on the big screen.
• Jiaoying Summers | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25-$90 | You may know this Asian Hall of Fame inductee from her appearance at Netflix is a Joke Festival’s “Women in Comedy Show.”
• Air Supply | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $52-$82 | You + your sweetheart can be two less lonely people in the world by making love out of nothing at this legendary pop rock duo’s performance.

• The Surfaris, Surfer Joe | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $30 | Hit the beach with these legendary surf rockers.

• Chika Di | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | SJZ Break Room, 310 S. First St., San Jose | $10 | You may know this jazz fusion performer’s music from TV shows like “Euphoria” and “Generation.”

• Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, unmistakably taken, or want to spend time with your pals, check out our guide with 20+ ideas for how to celebrate the occasion in San Jose.

• Are you ready for it? The rain will return for an encore. The first round is expected to begin tonight through Friday, with the National Weather Service predicting less than a half-inch in San Jose. Next week’s storms are expected to be much stronger. (The Mercury News)

• San Jose City Council has revised an ordinance that targets catalytic converter thefts. The new policy makes it a misdemeanor for those found in possession of a loose catalytic converter without proper documentation, and imposes a $1,000 fine + up to six months in jail for each offense. (San José Spotlight)

• Welcome to San Jose, Amahl. The San Jose Earthquakes signed forward Amahl Pellegrino to a two-year contract beginning this season. Pellegrino has scored 75 goals over two seasons with Norwegian team Bodo/Glimt, and will be making his international debut with the Quakes. (The Mercury News)

• The Gilroy Garlic Shoppe, on the corner of US-101 + SR-25, has closed. The more than 40-year-old business was seized by VTA via eminent domain, and the land will be rebuilt into an improved interchange between the two highways. The owners will continue to sell goods at their Rapazzini Winery. (NBC Bay Area)

• No date? No problem. Check out Works/San José’s “(Anti) Valentine Show,” now through Saturday, Feb. 17, at Open San José. From life-size human hearts to abstract representations of love and loss, the exhibit features 140+ pieces of sculpture, painting, and conceptual artwork.

• Legendary Bay Area classic rocker Carlos Santana is returning to the Bay Area this summer. The “Oye Como Va” performer will be joined by San Francisco’s Counting Crows for a performance at Shoreline Ampitheater Tuesday, Aug. 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 16. (Consequence of Sound)

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• There’s still time to send Valentine’s Day flowers. Pick up a bouquet at The Traveling Stem, Flowers by Alekoki, or shop same-day delivery bouquets on 1-800-Flowers.*