Urge Overkill @ Double Door

Urge Overkill is back! After a seven-year hiatus, Chicago natives Nash Kato and Eddie 'King' Roeser, who formed the band in 1985, have reunited. They are playing two shows at the Double Door this weekend. The February 14th show is sold out, but, as of this writing, tickets still remain for the Feb. 15th. Both shows start at 10pm. Contact the Double Door at 773-489-3160 for more information.

Rembrandt's Journey @ AIC

Rembrandt’s Journey: Painter, Draftsman, Etcher opens today at the Art Institute of Chicago. The exhibition, which runs through May 9, features over 200 works by famed 17th century artist Rembrandt van Rijn. Tickets are $12 from Monday-Thursday and $15 Friday-Sunday, but City of Chicago residents receive a $3 discount off tickets purchased in-person at the museum. See the museum website for more information.

The Countdown @ The Metro

St Valentines Day Massacre at the Metro with The Countdown and Evil Beaver!

Valentines Day Flower Workshop

Design a floral arrangement for your sweetheart with carnations, baby's breath, candy, ribbons, tulle and more at Garfield Park Conservatory. The workshop will be taking place at 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The price for participation is $12-$15 and all materials are provided. Advance registration is required. For more information call 773-638-1766, ext. 2.

Salsa Dance for Nicaragua

The Nicaraguan Solidarity Committee (which had some part in the creation of NikeWages.org) holds its annual salsa dance benefit tonight at the Heartland Cafe, 7000 N. Glenwood. Don't know how to salsa? No worries, lessons will be given. A silent auction will also be held. Proceeds of the event go to support the work of the Nicaragua Solidarity Committee, Radios Populares and the Nicaragua Medical Alliance. Tickets are $12-15 at the door.

My Secret Valentine 2004

Sneek a peek at some lovely art created by local artists for Verge's "My Secret Valentine Show". Stop by 1431 W Chicago avenue between 7-10 to have a look at the creations. An afterparty will follow at Sonotheque, located at 1444 W Chicago. There's no cover if you get there early (before 11:30)!

Freedom to Marry Day

For Valentine's Day, DontAmend.com will be organizing rallies in cities around the country to protest the proposed Constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriages. Chicago's rally starts at noon in front of Cardinal Francis George's residence, North Ave. at State St.