Looking to celebrate 'Galentine's Day'? Here are some Jackson area options
Whether you have a date for Valentine's Day or not, the holiday can be a great way to celebrate love in all forms, including friendship.
Galentine's Day became mainstream in 2010 when the sitcom Parks and Recreation popularized the fictional holiday. In the second season, the show's female characters gather during an annual tradition on Feb. 13 to eat brunch and celebrate friendship.
In the 15 years since that episode, Galentine's Day has become a beloved tradition for many people, and events can be found in any state. The unofficial holiday can be celebrated with any group of friends anytime around Feb. 14.
Below are some events and activities in the Jackson area to celebrate Galentine's Day.
When: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12
Where: The Briar Patch, 1150 Old Cedars Lane, Livingston
The Briar Patch, a tapas and cocktails restaurant in Livingston, is throwing a Galentine's celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Guests can enjoy craft cocktails, charcuterie boards and desserts while crafting friendship bracelets. The event will also offer permanent jewelry by local company Magnolia Linx. Permanent jewelry is welded together instead of having a clasp. For example, a bracelet might be fitted on your wrist, and then an artist welds the two ends together.
Tickets for the Galentine's event are $50 each and cocktails — including a raspberry espresso martini, watermelon margarita and fun twist on a classic French 75 — and food. You can reserve a spot by calling The Briar Patch at 601-559-8565 or by texting or calling 601-946-7019.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16
Where: Hal and Mal's, 200 Commerce St., Jackson
Hal and Mal's is hosting it's first ever Galentine's Sale in the restaurant's "big room" from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Sunday after Valentine's Day.
The sale will include items from local businesses and second-hand items, and everything will be less than $25. Entry does not include a mandatory fee, but Hal and Mal's suggests at least a $5 donation to go toward women's shelters in Jackson. All remaining secondhand items after the sale will go to local women's shelters.
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When: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15
Where: Martinson's Garden Works, 650 Highway 51, Ridgeland
Martinson's Garden Works in Ridgeland is hosting a Galentine's themed workshop on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m.
Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice to sip on while making heart-shaped wreaths with fresh moss and rosemary. Then, guests have the opportunity to win a gift card through "chicken poop bingo." The Martinson's staff will place one of the garden center's chickens in a pen on top of numbers written inside different squares. Guests can pick a number and — you guessed it — if the chicken poops on that number, they win a gift card.
Tickets are $45 per person. You can reserve a spot by clicking here or following the link in the Martinson's Garden Works Instagram bio.
When: 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14
Where: The Trio Eatery, 802 N State St., Jackson
The Trio Eatery in Jackson is hosting a comedy night at 8 p.m. on Valentine's Day. The restaurant's Facebook says the event is for anybody looking for a night of love, laughter and girl power.
Friday's event will feature Memphis native and comedian K-Dubb and include and a "sip and savor" tasting afterward.
The event is 21 years and older only. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased through eventbrite.com.
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When: Feb. 13 through Feb. 16
Where: Sal and Mookies, 200 District Blvd, Jackson
If you're planning a Galentine's celebration at home, Sal and Mookie's can provide the food. The Jackson location is offering "Valen-pie" pizzas starting Feb. 13 through Feb. 16.
The heart-shaped pizzas are available for dine-in or carry-out at the Jackson Sal and Mookie's located at 200 District Blvd in the District at Eastover.
When: 4:30p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13
Where: The courtyard in Highland Village, 4500 Interstate 55 North, Jackson
What's Galentine's Day without a good rom-com? Highland Village will host a screening of "The Princess Diaries" on Thursday, Feb. 13.
The movie will being at 4:30 p.m., and Highland Village encourages guests to arrive early to set grab a good spot and some food from the nearby restaurants. Guests can bring their own folding chairs and blankets or reserve a set-up spot complete with mini tables and pillows provided by UpCountry Camps through eventbrite.com. Proceeds from these VIP spots will benefit the Jackson Heart Foundation.
Popcorn and candy carts will be set up in the courtyard as well, and the proceeds will also benefit the Jackson Heart Foundation.
Got a news tip? Contact Mary Boyte at mboyte@jackson.gannett.com
This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Galentine's Day in Jackson: Celebrate with these events, special deals
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