5 Ways To Celebrate Galentine’s Day in 2024
Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.
— Leslie Knope
Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.
— Leslie Knope
It’s the best day of the year! Traditionally, Galentine's Day celebrates female friendship on February 13th. I think you can pick any day you like to honor your friendships of all genders.
Here's a list of Memphis girl's night ideas and group activities in 2023!
*whispers* these ideas would make great dates also.
5 Ways To Celebrate Galentine’s Day In Memphis
1. Brunch
The traditional meal of Galentine’s Day is breakfast or brunch. While you have many options in Memphis, here are a few I specifically recommend for this auspicious holiday. Check out this guide to the best mimosa deals in Memphis when planning.
Make reservations. Here are additional great brunch spots:
2. Attend a Galentine’s Day Event
Sure, some of these count as regular Valentine’s events too, but they sounded particularly fun for girl groups.
2. Attend a Galentine’s Day Event
Sure, some of these count as regular Valentine’s events too, but they sounded particularly fun for girl groups.
Oh Sweets! Galentine's Day Mix & Whip Party
February 3 | Oh Sweets! | 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A night of self-care indulgence at this Galentines Day Mix & Whip Party. You will create your own skin care products, take cute pics at our backdrop stations, and sip some wine while listening to smooth music.
Vintage Galentine's Party
February 8 | Blue Suede Vintage | 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
This is an after-hours shopping event with lots of extras for you & your gal pals: retro makeup looks from a HMU artist, tarot readings, permanent jewelry, vintage style, drinks, and more!
Galentine's Day Flower Bar
February 10 | 17 Berkshire (both locations) | Open until sell-out
17 Berkshire is hosting its 5th annual Galentine's Day event. Pampas & Floral will be at the Saddle Creek location and Dainty Florals at the Overton Square location for the build your own bouquet bars.
Falling Into Place Galentine's Day
February 10 | Falling Into Place | All Day
Sip and shop, enter to win prizes, and sign up for the candle making station with their exclusive Galentine's scents.
Silk N Honey Link With Love Galentine Event
February 10 | Silk N Honey Boutique | 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Make your own custom permanent bracelet, anklet, necklace, or ring. Complimentary treats + drinks, & luxury diamond showing. Bring your pals, mom, aunt, sister, etc for your permanent jewelry experience.
Indigo's Galentine's Party
February 10 | Indigo Memphis | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Millie's Flower Truck will be on-site in addition to a Melinda Maria Trunk Show, in-store giveaways, cocktails, treats, and 20% off all jewelry.
Birdie's Galentine's Day Celebration
February 13 | Birdie's Bar
Head to Birdie’s for some rom-com on the big screens, Taylor and Miley on the speakers and lots of fun drinks. There will also be prize giveaways.
Galentine's Day w/ DJ Nico
February 13 | Eight & Sand Bar | 9 p.m.
Classically trained in viola and voice since the age of six, DJ Nico has utilized both talents to create her own unique signature in alternative R&B music influenced by Kari Faux, Amel Larrieux, and Jean Carn. She is a lead vocalist for the Neo-Soul group “We Might Be.” Can't make it this night? Every Thursday night is Ladies Night with DJ Alpha Whiskey, 7 p.m., with drink specials!
Talk Shop's Galentine's Day
February 13 | Talk Shop | 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Gather your girlfriends and join us at Talk Shop for a night of laughter, empowerment, and half-off rosé wine
Flowers and Chocolate Beer Pairing
February 24 | Wiseacre Downtown | 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m.
Annual beer and chocolates pairing class. Tour the HQ facility, learn about the hops and malt, the flowers and chocolate of the beer world. Samples of WISEACRE beer paired with Dinstuhl's.
3. Room For Activities!
I’m big on activities. This is for the “there’s nothing to do but eat and drink” crowd.
3. Room For Activities!
I’m big on activities. This is for the “there’s nothing to do but eat and drink” crowd.
Afternoon Tea Time
Enjoy an authentic Afternoon Tea with your gals.
Permanent Jewelry + Shopping
Host a permanent jewelry get together or a private shopping party.
- Shop Silk N Honey can help you with both
Rage Room
- CRAZE is Memphis' only rage room!
Throw Axes
I like this idea so much—bonding over throwing weapons. You have a few options.
- Craft Axe - This downtown location is next to the Slider Inn and has a fun beer wall.
- Civil Axe - The Broad Ave. axe-throwing location is connected to Rec Room.
- Autobahn Axe - Throw axes in the go-kart place! Or race the karts, while you’re at it.
4. Get Drinks
A reliable plan whatever the occasion: cocktails and mocktails. For this list, I’m thinking cute, fun cocktail bars.
If it has a (*) you will need a reservation, but it would not hurt to call ahead to the other spots.
- Art Bar at Crosstown
- Hog & Hominy*
- Hen House*
- Eight & Sand at Central Station
- Terrace at the River Inn*
- Peabody Lobby Bar or The Corner Bar
- Cameo
- Bar Hustle at the ARRIVE Hotel
- BarWare
- Knifebird
- Tiger & Peacock at the Memphian Hotel* dress code
- Alchemy*
- IBIS Memphis
- Inkwell
5. Take a Class
The perfect opportunity to take the gals to a fun, educational crafty class.
5. Take a Class
The perfect opportunity to take the gals to a fun, educational crafty class.
- Cheese tasting - Grey’s in East Memphis has a bunch of cheesy classes and tasing nights (read more)
- Memphis Art classes - Five In One Social Club, Flicker Street Studio, ARROW Creative, The Art Project, Metal Museum
- Memphis pottery classes - Summer Ave. Art & Clay, Seize the Clay, Belltower Artisans
- Memphis Paint & Sip - there are too many of these to name—Google knows them all!
- Bath bombs classes for a Ladies Night Out class with Bluff City Soap
- Blue Suede Ballroom Dance Studio offers dance classes
About the Author
Kim Halyak
Fabulous list, lots of places I didn't know about! Thanks for compiling.
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