Weekend Roundup: L.A. for Lovers!

By Krishel Coultrup and Amanda Millin | ModernLuxury.com | February 11, 2010

Vicky Barrea and Carmen Iniesta, Cantera, Outside of Sevilla, Spain, 2007, © Ruven Afanador | Image Courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles

From coupled-up yoga to Latin romance on film, there’s no end to the amour that awaits L.A. this weekend. And if you’re flying solo this Valentine’s Day? We can tell you where to laugh it off, while spreading some love to the people of Haiti:

See: This weekend, besos will undoubtedly be the theme throughout L.A.—especially at theFahey/Klein Gallery, where photographer Ruven Afanador presents Mil Besos, a celebration of the women of flamenco from Southern Spain.  In the South Gallery, Afanador will simultaneously show his first publication, Torero—photographs featuring bullfighters from Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Peru. Both bodies of work are a form of tribute to the romantic traditions of Latin American culture.  What better way to start Valentine’s Day weekend with a lesson in romance?February 11. Thurs., 7pm-9pm. At the Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles. 323.934.2250 or faheykleingallery.com.

Help: The crews behind It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Family Guy are bringing comic relief to benefit the people of Haiti.  Guests will be entertained by emcee Jeffrey Ross, and 100% of the event’s proceeds will be donated directly to Partners in Health. Donate this Valentine’s Day on behalf of you and your significant other!  February 12. Fri., 7:30pm-11:30pm. Tickets: $59.50-$89.50. At the Gibson Amphitheater, 100 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. 818.622.4440 or livenation.com.

Buy: Waiting to the last minute to shop for your sweetheart?  Strange Invisible Perfumes is celebrating the long weekend with a romantic Valentine trunk show along with champagne and cupcakes.  Featured fine jewelry collections—Rachael Chyna White, Demitasse, Jamie Joseph—botanical perfumes and apothecary goods will all be 10% off at the event.  Plus, an exclusive release of the Spring 2010 new Peloponnesian Eau de Parfum for men will be on sale for only this limited time!  February 12, Fri., 2pm-7pm. February 13, Sat., 12pm-7pm. At Strange Invisible Perfumes Boutique, 1138 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. 310.314.1505 orsiperfumes.com.

Do: Cliché flowers and chocolates have nothing on Yoga-Atsu™, a new blend of couples yoga and shiatsu message that leaves all involved feeling relaxed and emotionally in tune with each other.  And to keep the fun going outside the studio, the Valentine’s Day session will be stocked with free gift-bags full of eco-sensuous products and the chance to win prizes from Coco de Mer, Matteo, L’valla and Golden Path Alchemy and City Sip wine bar (hey, even the most devout yogis have to cheat sometimes). February 14. 2pm-5pm. At Ashtanga Yoga Los Angeles. 2815 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake.  213.483.0400 or ashtangayogala.org.