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(WUSA) -- It?s a sort of backlash against how much commercial pressure people feel to prove their love on this one day.
Freelance writer Kelly DiNardo has lived in DC for more than eight years. Her articles have appeared in Glamour, Redbook, Washington Post and WTOP. 9NEWS NOW had the opportunity to catch up with her at the Grooming Lounge in Washington, DC to discuss being Anti this Valentine?s Day.
Being a rebel isn?t easy. But if you?re not that into the commercial cards, flowers and chocolate samplers you may want to celebrate Anti-Valentine?s Day. What?s out there?
For starters, the Burlescapades party is a burlesque show at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Va . The show features the sassy acrobatic movements, from the world famous Pontani sisters, Baltimore?s own Trixie Little and The Evil Hate Monkey and others. The show starts at 7:30 and costs $19.50. The event tends to attract singles and couples that are looking for something other than a traditional Valentine?s evening.
For men who are no longer with their special someone, The Grooming Lounge downtown has the jilted lover boy package. So, men, instead of drowning your sorrows at the local pub, the Grooming Lounge is encouraging men to recover from love lost with some "me time" at home.
The "Jilted Lover Boy" care package has everything a guy would need to pamper himself at home and then get back onto the playing field. For example, Molton Brown Thermal Salts Muscle Soak gives a guy much needed relaxation and reflection time while Abdosculpt Body Firming Gel will help prime the belly for picking up new ladies on a beach vacation. And for those in search of some safe revenge, Ultra Bar is having a voodoo Valentines day party. It?s free and if you RSVP to voodoovalentines.com. They have drink specials and the DJ will be spinning 80s music. Did we mention that when you walk in the door you get a voodoo doll and stickpins so you can avenge yourself or any bad relationship!
ANTI-VDAY EVENTS
Burlescapades Birchmere Alexandria, Va 703-549-7500
Grooming Lounge Jilted Lover Boy Package The care package is available at www.groominglounge.com 1745 L St NW Washington, DC 20036 202-466-8900
Ultrabar 911 F St. NW, Washington, DC 20004 202-638-4663
Written by 9NEWS NOW
