LOCAL HAPPENINGS: Several Valentine’s options still on the table

If you still haven’t made plans for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend, there are some possibilities out there, including these ...

THIS WEEK

Bantam Rooster plays at Sunset on Feb. 13 

ASHEBORO — Popular local band Bantum Rooster will be playing a Valentine’s Day concert at Sunset Theatre for the first time on Friday, Feb. 13.

Showtime runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for reserved seating.

Get ticket information at sunsettheatre.org or visit https://sunsettheatre.thundertix.com/events/259407 irectly.

Entering the weekend, seats were still available.

Randleman prepares an evening for lovers

RANDLEMAN — The Randleman Chamber presents “Love is in the Air,” a night of love and romance on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Becker Hill Events located at 2880 Beckerdite Road in Sophia, NC.

The fundraiser for the chamber seeks to make Valentine’s easy with no waiting in lines, trying to get reservations and wondering what you will do. 

The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. with Anti Pasto, charcuterie/grazing station along with two drink tickets and pictures at a photo booth.

The meal includes a salad bar, beef & chicken alfredo, green beans, roasted red potatoes, tea, water and a fabulous plated dessert trio. 

Music for the evening will be provided by artist Brooke McBride, flowers by Freeman’s Florist & Gifts, Photography by Studio 601, bar tending by Williamson and catering by Just Desserts Catering. 

A limited number of tickets are available in Randleman at Freeman’s Florist & Gifts, Studio 601 and Just Desserts Catering & Cakes or by calling the Randleman Chamber at 336-495-1100 or by email at chamber432@northstate.net. 

Tickets are $200 and admit two people for “Love is in the Air.”

You do not need to be a chamber member to attend.

Enjoy Valentine’s event, and help students, too

ASHEBORO — The 2026 Valentine’s Day Gala, presented by Russ Murphy Camps, will be held Friday, Feb. 13, at the Asheboro Senior Center, 347 W. Salisbury St., Asheboro.

Music will be provided by Daye’ly Melodies Band and DJ Daye & B Young. There will be food, drinks, fun  and prizes as well as 360 Video and a professional photographer.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $30. 

Tickets can be purchased at Pip Printing, 1499 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, or by contacting Willie Gladden at 336-706-0923. 

All proceeds benefit scholarships for local students.

Last year the Russ Murphy Camps surpassed the $30,000 mark in scholarships given to students. The goal this year is $40,000.

RhinoLeap’s cabaret: Meal, entertainment on Feb. 14

ARCHDALE — Local theatre company RhinoLeap has put together an event to help couples celebrate Valentine’s Day.

The event includes a three-course meal and live entertainment described as “inspired by the passion of the season.”

Tickets are $125 per couple. Doors open at 6 with the meal preceding the entertainment, which begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day.

The event will take place at the Holly Ridge Lodge on US 311. For tickets and more information, visit rhinoleap.com.

Entering the weekend, seats were still available.

Other possibilities ...

■ Feb. 13: Galentine’s Event at Upstyled Goods & Salon, 122 S. Church St., Asheboro, featuring Fairy Hair, a Taste Testing with Chef Osburn of Osburn Acres in Lexington, and Russian Tea courtesy of Patsy’s B’s Russian Tea.

■ Feb. 14: Renaissance Valentine’s Fair at Black Lantern Tea Room & Bakery, 137 Sunset Ave., Asheboro.

■ Feb. 14: Love and Fire: Singles Conference. Back to looking for a future spouse? Learn how to become whole again and date with a purpose at Spirit of Fire Outreach Ministries, 955 Meadowbrook Road, Asheboro.

For future reference ...

■ Sold out this year was “A Night Out” on the farm, Valentine’s Day edition at A Fairview Farm in Asheboro, which featured a four-course dinner and a hayride under the stars for $155 per couple. Keep up with their events at https://www.afairviewfarm.com.

UPCOMING

Caroline Owens returns to Sunset Theatre Feb. 20

ASHEBORO — Nationally recognized bluegrass performer Caroline Owens, who hails from nearby Denton, NC, returns to the Asheboro stage for Friday Night Bluegrass presented by the City of Asheboro. She has performed beside many bluegrass greats. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Wild West Party set for Millikan Farms on Feb. 21 

SOPHIA — Tickets are on sale for Spirit Horse Ranch’s latest Wild West Party, which will be held at Millikan Farms, 3983 Millikan Road, Sophia, on Saturday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $60 for one or $100 per couple, and seating is limited. Visit spirithorseranchnc.org or call 336-736-0640 for more information.

Killer Beaz appearance postponed until August

ASHEBORO — The appearance by comedian Killer Beaz at Sunset Theatre in Asheboro on Feb. 6 was postponed because of the snow and ice. It has been rescheduled for Aug. 8.