How does a single person celebrate Valentine's Day? By going to see "Medea," of course - the classic story of a woman with serious marital problems. Tonight, Ryan Landry kicks off a run of the play done Gold Dust Orphans-style - in drag. Landry has put himself in the starring role. He looks tragic, doesn't he? 8 p.m. $28. Thr ough March 15. Machine Theater, 1254 Boylston St., Boston. 866-811-4111. golddustorphans.com
Or you could head to a party at Felt hosted by Heather Chadwell, who was the runner-up on VH1's "Rock of Love." The night includes a Bret Michaels impersonation contest. 10 p.m. $10, free before 11 p.m. with RSVP. Felt, 533 Washington St., Boston . 617-350-5555. feltboston.com
You'll be glad you don't have a date at T.T.'s, where the Boston Babydolls burlesque troupe performs the seductive "Carnaval d'Amour." 9 p.m. $15. T.T. the Bear's, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge. 617-492-2327. ttthebears.com
The Savant Project is celebrating the day with couples and bitter single people in mind. The romantic Valentine's Day menu features oyster shooters and chocolate molten cake. The F&%@ Valentine's menu has chicken wings, Miller High Life, and a pint of Ben & Jerry's. You can also tack pictures of your exes to a dartboard. Festive, right? Reservations recommended. Savant Project, 1625 Tremont St., Boston. 617-566-5958. savantproject.com
