Here are some Valentine’s Day date ideas around Boston that are not dinner and drinks

Love is in the air — and often shared between two people at the dinner table.

While you can not go wrong with a traditional Valentine’s Day dinner for you and your sweetheart, couples looking to shake up their holiday this year may want to consider a show, wine tasting or even ice skating.

So to help lovebirds fly away from the ordinary celebration, here are 11 Valentine’s Day date ideas in the Boston area that are more than just grabbing dinner and drinks.

The Pink Rink: Skate with your sweetheart at The Rink at 401 Park in Fenway that will be lit up in soft pink hues from Friday, Feb. 9 through Wednesday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $6-12.

Valentine’s Day Soirée: Enjoy craft cocktails, sweet treats and stories of love and romance at this special GBH “Stories from the Stage” performance in Brighton from 6:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $120.

90′s Valentine’s Day Cabaret: Cabaret takes on a romantic and retro spin at this ‘90s-themed performance featuring pole dancing, burlesque and contortion by local artists at Sonia at the Middle East in Central Square in Cambridge. The show starts at 8 p.m., and tickets cost between $35-45.

The Main Stage: Valentine’s Day improv show: Make it the perfect Valentine’s Day night with the Main Stage cast at Improv Asylum in Boston. The lovey-dovey-inspired sketches and improv sketches will be inspired by audience suggestions. The show starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday and tickets are $35 per person.

Valentine’s Day Sparkling Wine and Cheese Pairing: Learn all about sparkling wine, taste varieties from different regions and toast to Valentine’s Day at this sparkling wine and cheese pairing class at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education in Harvard Square. The class is $200 and couples and register online.

Valentine’s Day Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center Boston: Celebrate love at the LEGO Discovery Center at Assembly Row in Somerville with a Valentine’s Day-themed building competition, quest challenge, prizes and a 4D movie in the LEGO theater. The event starts at 7 p.m., and tickets are $19.99.

Cyberpunk Sweethearts Ball: Dance it out under black lights to live beats by DJ Sir Richard, try your skills at the on-site video arcade and savor themed snacks and drinks at this romance-fueled cyberpunk ball at the Crystal Ballroom in the Somerville Theater. Tickets are $20 and the dance starts at 7:30 Wednesday night.

Beer Mug Painting Night at Break Rock Brewing Company: Between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday, you and your Valentine can create a beautiful work of art that you can fill with your favorite beer. Tickets cost $25 and you can save a spot online. Space is limited.

BeauTease Burlesque’s “Some Enchanted Evening” show: Catch some of the award-winning troupes from BeauTease Burlesque at a special Valentine’s Day performance at Central Wharf Company in Boston. The show includes a prix fixe meal of your choice of appetizer, entreé and a to-go dessert bundle. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and tickets can be bought online.

“Have a Hoot” Comedy Night at Night Shift Brewing: Share a laugh with your Valentine in Everett at Night Shift Brewing’s comedy show at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets are $20 per person.

Wolf’s Fat Ash Valentine’s Day Massacre: A Slightly Tardy Mardi Gras Ball: The Lizard Lounge in Cambridge will host a Mardi Gras/Valentine’s Day party starting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The show feature special guests of the Mardi Gras Balls and Bastille Day A-Go-Gos. Tickets are $15.