Top Five Valentine's Day Events

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So in previous weeks, we've sorted out our top five places to eat out on Valentine's Day, as well as hooked you up with some sublime hotels to spend a romantic night away. Now we turn our attention to some of the events taking place on February 14th, rounding off full selection of ways to spend that special day with your better half.

No Hassle with Alexis Raphael // Manchester

Those after a bit of an after dinner boogie could do worse than to check out underground house music specialists No Hassle, who bring London based producer and DJ Alexis Raphael to 256. Having enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the last few years, Alexis' output on labels like Hot Creations and Heidi's Jackathon Jams has showcased his supreme talent.

Records like 'Into The Light' and 'Brickwall' remain stone cold deep house classics, filled with soul and irresistible basslines that have connected with house heads worldwide. Nominated as best breakthrough DJ in 2012 (DJ Mag), Alexis retains a well honed skill for getting a dance floor moving. Expect to be seduced by sexy, low slung beats and bass as he mans the decks at 256.

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Frank presents Argy // Manchester

Staying in Manchester, we head to subterranean rave lair Underdog as it plays host to Cadenza, Cocoon and These Days records favourite Argy courtesy of deep house and techno specialists Frank. As a protege of groovy techno don Luciano, Argy has really really moved into the limelight in recent times with a solid back catalogue of releases exploring the finer parts of house. Proclaimed as utterly passionate and dedicated to his craft, Argy will definitely have Underdog bouncing this Valentine's Day.

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Valentines Day Boat Party // London

Now we move onto something entirely different. Specially arranged for February 14th comes the Valentine's Day Boat Party - a three floored luxury cruise around London. Taking in the stunning sights the capital has to offer, the boat party plays as a seriously classy way to spend Valentine's Day.

Whilst on board, Complimentary chocolates and roses are provided for the ladies, whilst DJ Rugrat provides a soundtrack of new and old school classics. To buy tickets for this event please visit the events page: Valentines Day Boat Party tickets from Skiddle.

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Toploader //  Carlisle

Heading back up north now, we find ourselves at Carlisle's The Venue, with recently reformed alt-rockers Toploader headlining. After enjoying a ridiculously busy 2013 which saw them adorn a ton of UK festivals on the back of their long awaited reformation, Toploader have come back in style, with their latest work sounding as fresh as they did when they started out. Those who fancy 'dancing in the moonlight' with their beloved this Valentine's Day need look no further.

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Dance For Ghana // Bournemouth

Keeping things eclectic, Bar So is the home for 'Dance For Ghana', a night thrown to raise money for Mikee Jay to go to Ghana to help refurbish a school, enabling the kids to have a safe environment in which to receive their education. Mikee himself explains:

"In April i'm off to Ghana, to help in an awesome project which is refurbishing a rural school. This will help provide a safe place for the children to receive much needed education. what i am asking is that you help me out, and make a donation to this worthy cause. I am so privileged in that i can go and make a real difference to these kids' lives. I would love it if you could help me on my way! With your kindness, I can send a beautiful gift of time, work and love to people who without projects like these, would have nothing”

Entry on the night is only at a fiver, and the party will feature DJs playing a mighty selection of electro, trance and house for a good old knees up, all for a good cause. If you're looking to make a difference this Valentine's Day, you'd be hard pressed to find a better cause to get involved with.

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