FRIDAY, FEB. 14, 2014 >>>

1. Teenagers going crazy for opera? Only if it's pop-opera from The Ten Tenors. The group from Down Under has impressed all ages, combining opera with a comedic presentation. Instead of classic Italian arias, expect Abba's "Dancing Queen" and a Bee Gees medley. The 10 Aussies on stage don't look bad, either. Catch them at 8 p.m. inside the Pantages Theater.

2. Beer store extraordinaire Pint Defiance is celebrating the big V-Day with a chocolate and beer event Feb. 14-15. The menu will pair flights and bites for $11 - we're talking milk stout with a dark malt chocolate, dopplebock with a cinnamon cayenne bon bon, a wit with an earl grey white chocolate and porter with a black salted caramel. Pint Defiance knows its flavor profiles.

3. The Olympia Old Time Music Festival is held annually President's Day weekend. This year, events take place through Sunday, Feb 16 at the Urban Onion, First Christian Church and Goodbuzz's favorite Arbutus Folk School, all in downtown Olympia. Workshops, live music and dancing - set in the spirit of the '30s - are part of the fun.

4. Treos in Old Town Tacoma hosts a lovely, family friendly Valentine event with wine, chocolate and live entertainment by Ben Potter 7-9 p.m. Snack on delightful flatbreads, craft beers, fine wines and espresso drinks and of course chocolates and locally baked goods. It's fun for the whole family, no cover or reservation required.

5. KUPS 90.1 FM's presents a fabulous "Cheap Date" Valentine's Day dance at Grit City Grindhouse at 8 p.m. Dance to house, electronica, soul and hip-hop spun by Donny Vegas, Dirt P and Kirby "Big Kribb" Lochner.

LINK: Friday, Feb. 14 arts and entertainment events in the greater Tacoma and Olympia area