Single? Bitter?

Some of Kansas City’s best nightspots have created anti-Valentine’s Day activities. • At The Brooksider (6330 Brookside Plaza, 816-363-4070), the Cupid’s Revenge Party begins at 10 p.m. The first 100 guests can register to win a day package at Persona Day Spa.• At Blonde (100 Ward Parkway, 816-931-2525), DJs Steve Thorell and Bill Pile will massage your heart with their throbbing bass. A package deal gets you dinner, dessert and a drink, so reservations are required.• Howl at the Moon (1334 Grand, 816-471-4695): The goal here is to adopt the behavior of the club’s name by the end of the night. Tonight’s the night to cut up pictures of your ex (if you haven’t already) because they’ll get you in free. • America’s Pub (510 Westport Road, 816-531-1313) is throwing a Bitter Ball. In a recurring theme of the evening, the club invites you to shred your ex’s belongings. Make a valiant attempt to turn bitter into bittersweet; the venue has promised to make this a singles-only event. You can register to win a cruise from Balano’s Jewelry. How’s that for giving 2009 a romantic jump-start?

Sat., Feb. 14, 2009