Upcoming on february

valentine's day events
Experience a romantic dinner in indigenous Balinese settings at The Laguna Gazebo (The Laguna Resort & Spa Nusa Dua, T: 0361 771327). Located by the beach, this romantic venue overlooking the Bali Sea is set amongst lush tropical gardens and blue crystal lagoons, which provide a perfect dining venue option and romantic setting.

Celebrate this coming Valentine's Day with a romantic dining interlude at Ikan Beachfront Restaurant with unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean. The Westin (Nusa Dua, T: 0361 752 111) offers an intimate environment for this very special occasion. Embrace the soft sea breeze in a beachside setting under a canopy of stars and enjoy an exquisite five course set menu with a sweet ending of dark chili chocolate.

Theta Spa (Bintang Ramada Resort, T: 0361 755 726) is offering some delicious discounts for this Valentine's. Celebrate the Chocolate Indulgence package for couples at a 40% discount or for the pampered lady a haircut and eyelash extension with 20% off.

Tugu Bali (Jl Batu Bolong, Canggu, T: 0361 731 701) aim to seduce with their Aphrodisiac Picnic in Bed. Savour a tasting menu on an authentic 18th century antique bed on a private stretch of beach at dusk or check in for the Tugu Valentine's package for three nights at IDR 8,100,000 net. Running throughout the month of February.

To celebrate Valentine's Day, The Gangsa (Jl. Tirta Akasa 28 Sanur, T: 0361 270 260) offers the romantic spa package 'True Destiny', best enjoy a deux. It's a 150 minutes his and her treatment opportunity to unwind, relax and surrender the senses to a session of complete rejuvenation, priced at just USD 215 ++ per couple.

The Samaya (Jl Laksmana, T: 0361 731 149) invites guests to experience their Valentine's special dinner at Breeze restaurant. Indulge in a luxury four-course menu with champagne at one of Bali's most romantic beachfront dining locations. Priced at IDR 1,500,000 per couple. Reservations essential.

For those who prefer the romantic ambience of an Italian style restaurant setting, The Village (Jl. Danau Tamblingan 27 Sanur, T: 0361 285 025) could be an option for you to celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one. The Village offers a romantic dinner with special menu in addition to its regular eclectic fare whilst DJ's and a fashion show are on hand to provide entertainment.

Sector Bar & Restaurant (Jl. Hangtuah Sanur, T: 0361 287 733) present a special R&B salsa party with special theme of 'Cleopatra's Night'. Contact the restaurant for more details on tickets.

Bali Hai Cruises are offering guests a chance to indulge in not one but two romantic voyages this Valentine's night. The 'Aristocrat' catamaran will host couples on a champagne and canapé laden cruise to Nusa Dua whilst the Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise sets sail into the sunset with a full buffet, cabaret show and live music. Prices per person are USD 55 and USD 40 respectively. More information at Bali Hai Cruises, T: 0361 720 331.

1st – 28th Feb
Gallery Santrian (Jl. Danau Tamblingan Sanur, T: 0361 288 181) cordially invites guests to attend the current sculpture exhibition of Carola Vooges. The exhibition features the duality of her art and character represented in a concrete form of surrealism. Vooges is not only a gifted sculptor but a designer as well with great experience in industrial design and architecture.

5th – 28th Feb
Hanna Artspace (Jl. Pengosekan Ubud, T: 081 797 308 98) will feature a visual group display called 'Encounter' as their first exhibition in 2009 by a group of Indonesian artists who have just finished their exhibition in Malaysia entitled 'Art Malaysia 2008 II' at Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur.

12th Feb – 9th March
Ganesha Gallery (Four Seasons Hotel Jimbaran, T: 0361 701 010) hosts a painting exhibition by Putu Wirantawan titled 'Alternative Universe'. In his current exhibition the artist features two series that can be viewed as wholes or individual works of art. The first of these, Connected Circles, features twelve separate images dominated by circles suspended between Hindu-Buddhist mandala and CDs. The second series consists of four equal sized panels. The images here are decidedly more architectural with various pyramidal shapes, some with steps.

14th – 28th Feb
Several members of the painter's group known as Galang Kangin together with other artists invite guests to visit their current exhibition at Tonyraka Art Gallery (Jl. Raya Mas Ubud, T: 0361 781 6785) to acknowledge the recent changes in their work. Well-known names together with hitherto undiscovered talent show their changes in painting technologies and illustrative messages.