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Having Valentine s dinner or a romantic getaway might be tougher this year, but there are still ways to have great experiences while social distancing. Whether you re celebrating with a loved one, having a low-key Galentine s Day, or just want to liven things up and celebrate, check out these virtual experiences and DIY meal kits for the perfect night in.
1. Pizza-Making Kit & Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Kit + Live Cooking Class; $199
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Emily Hyland of Emmy Squared pizzeria and Bobbie Lloyd of New York City s famed Magnolia Bakery joined forces to create this unique Detroit-style pizza (basically thick, rectangular slices) and banana pudding kit. Along with the kit, which includes everything for a full meal from cocktails to dessert, you get to take part in a cooking demonstration with Hyland, Lloyd, and their respective teams on Saturday, February 13 at 6 p.m. EST.
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in red light for the 2015 New Year s Eve celebration at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Don t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Ring in 2021 with online parties and countdowns hosted by Snoop Dogg and queens from RuPaul s Drag Race. Attend Grand Park s virtual New Year s Eve fest. Laugh away this year at your pick of comedy shows. Watch online sets from Pink Martini, birthday girl Patti Smith and the Dandy Warhols. Watch the ball drop in NYC all by its lonesome self.
From all of us at LAist, have a safe, socially distant New Year s Eve, and cheers to a better 2021!