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Valentine’s Day Stand Up Comedy Show @ The Pub | Visit Knox Ohio

Valentine’s Day Stand Up Comedy Show @ The Pub

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with laughter at the Valentine’s Day Stand Up Comedy Show @ The Pub in Howard, Ohio. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 22001 Coshocton Road, for an unforgettable evening combining great food, drinks, and comedy. The night begins with a cocktail hour from 5–6 p.m., followed by a Valentine’s dinner from 6–7:30 p.m., and an 8 p.m. showtime. Enjoy a hilarious lineup featuring Comedians J.P. McAllister, Rye Grae, Jimmy Campbell, and Krinker, with Host Ty Mead keeping the energy high. Perfect for couples or friends, this ticketed, 21-and-over event offers a fun and festive way to celebrate love. For details, call (740) 392-3326.

Surf & Turf & Love @ Half Baked

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an unforgettable dining experience at Surf & Turf & Love @ Half Baked, hosted by Half Baked Cafe and Catering in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 3 W. High St. for a special evening featuring Knox County’s finest ingredients. Enjoy wild-caught seafood from local favorite The Lobstah Shack, organic grass-fed meats from Sweet Grass of Ohio, and Chef Nav’s expertly curated pairings and decadent desserts designed to leave you truly stuffed with love. The entire meal is gluten free, and each reservation includes dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic drinks for one guest. Reservations are required and available online at www.halfbakedbistro.com. For details, call (740) 326-9509.

Monday, Feb. 9

The Future of Western Alliance

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Oden Hall Auditorium, 107 College Drive, Gambier

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Cleveland Museum of Art Summer 2026 Internships & Fellowships

WHEN: 11 a.m.-Noon

WHERE:  Community Foundation Theater (Gund Gallery), 101 1/2 College Drive, Gambier

Winter Escape 4th & 5th Grades

WHEN: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County, 201 N. Mulberry St., Mount Vernon

Knox Special Olympics - HOME Game

WHEN: 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pleasant St Elementary, 305 E. Pleasant St., Mount Vernon

Wednesday, Feb. 11

2026 Ambassadors Annual Meeting & Dinner

WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mazza's Italian Restaurant, 11587 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon

‘Monk in Pieces’ Film Screening

WHEN: 7-9 p.m.

WHERE: Oden Hall Auditorium, 107 College Drive, Gambier

Pilates & Gal-pals

WHEN: 7:30-9 p.m.

WHERE: Roots Down, 135 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

PRICE: $29

Thursday, Feb. 12

Adult: Valentine's Day Sweet Treat Contest

WHEN: 4-6 p.m.

WHERE: Gambier Community Library, 115 Meadow Ln, Gambier

The Princess Bride Movie Screening

WHEN: 7 p.m.

WHERE: Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E. High St., Mount Vernon

Symphonic Wind Ensemble Valentine's Day Concert

WHEN: 8-9 p.m.

WHERE: Rosse Hall, 105 College Drive, Gambier

Friday, Feb. 13

Storytime

WHEN: 10:30-10:45 a.m.

WHERE: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

Alcove Dinner Theater: Rumors

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: The Alcove Restaurant, 116 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

Nomadic Earth Flapper's Mount Vernon

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Flappers Bar & Grille, 15 W. High St., Mount Vernon

Saturday, Feb. 14

KCH Heart Checks

WHEN: 7:30 a.m.-Noon

WHERE: Wright Family Medical Pavilion 4th Floor - Cardiac Rehab, 1330 Coshocton Ave., Mount Vernon

Sip & Stitch

WHEN: 10 a.m.-Noon

WHERE: Happy Bean, 221 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

Family Nature Quest: Snow Day!

WHEN: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC), 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier

Alcove Dinner Theater: Rumors

WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: The Alcove Restaurant, 116 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

In The Mood for Love, A Valentine Concert

WHEN: 7:30-9:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Woodward Opera House, 107 S. Main St., Mount Vernon

Live Music at Legends Sports Bar & Grill Mt. Vernon

WHEN: 8 p.m.

WHERE: Legends Sports Bar & Grill, 110 Mount Vernon Ave., Mount Vernon

Sunday, Feb. 15

Kids Grappling Seminar

WHEN: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mid Ohio Karate 4 Kids, 107 N. Main St., Fredricktown

PRICE: $25-40

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