Treat Your Sweetheart

With Valentine’s Day on Saturday, make it an all-out romantic weekend.

Friday Evening

Have a romantic rendezvous at home starting with a gourmet takeout dinner for two, complete with candles and heart-shaped cookies, from Patina and Pinot restaurants. Three-course menus are $37; four-course menus, $45; five-course menus, $70 per person. You provide the champagne. To order, call Cafe Pinot at (213) 239-6500; Pinot Bistro at (818) 990-0500; Pinot at the Chronicle, (626) 792-1179; Pinot Hollywood at (213) 461-8800; or Patina at (213) 467-1108.

Then, cuddle up in front of the TV for Nick at Nite’s “Valentine Just for You” classic lineup beginning at 8:30 p.m. with the “I Love Lucy” episode”Sentimental Anniversary” that sees Lucy and Ricky forced to move their anniversary champagne, candles and dinner into the hall closet. Then, watch Chachi finally win over Joanie on a classic episode of “Happy Days”. Romance-themed episodes of “Taxi,” “The Wonder Years,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Mary Tyler Moore” and others follow. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Saturday

Head to the Los Angeles Public Library for “Sweets for the Sweet--The Romance of Candy.” This program, sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Southern California, includes a lecture by Carole Bloom, a chef and author of “All There Is to Know About Chocolate.” Other speakers include Gary Guittard, who will reminisce about Guittard Chocolates, which began in 1868; Carol Klingenberg, of CJ’s Gourmet Emporium, who will talk about novelty candies; and others. A chocolate tasting will follow. Central Library, Mark Taper Forum, 630 W. 5th St., downtown. 10:30 a.m. Free. (213) 228-7101.

Although the zoo might not sound like the most romantic setting, the Los Angeles Zoo’s L.A. Zoo Lovin’ program of Valentine’s activities makes the trip worthwhile. All day Friday and Saturday, the zoo hosts face painting, card-making and music for kids, and hourly docent tours where human families can learn about animal families. Free with paid museum admission. Adults, $8.25; children 2 to 12, $3.25.

The adults-only “Prime Mate Party” starts at 3 p.m. with a tram tour of the zoo, a reception and a slide show featuring an intimate look at animal mating behavior. $15 per person, or $25 per couple for zoo members; $20 per person or $30 per couple for nonmembers. Includes zoo admission. (213) 666-4650, Ext. 403. Los Angeles Zoo, at the junction of the Ventura and Golden State freeways, Griffith Park. (213) 666-4090.

For a special evening, you may want to listen to the sweet sounds of an all-Gershwin program by Bolcom & Morris at Glendale’s Alex Theatre. Pianist William Bolcom and his wife, mezzo-soprano Joan Morris are known for their interpretations of American popular songs, which they have performed in some of the most renowned venues in the world. 8 p.m. 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. $42.50-$50. (800) 233-3123.

If you are flying solo for Valentine’s Day, you may want to stop by the Meeting Pointe’s St. Valentine’s Day Bash. The Meeting Pointe is one of the only singles clubs in the area that has its own facility and restaurant. The evening includes dancing to a live band, a piano lounge, and more. $10 in advance; $20 at the door. Includes food, champagne toasts and a no-host bar. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. 1901 Ave. of the Stars, Century City. (310) 556-8700 or (310) 229-8383.

Sunday

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, the romance doesn’t have to stop. The Jazz Bakery is hosting “Sing! Sing! Sing!--Sinatra!!” at 4 p.m. Pay tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes by singing along to the songs that made him famous. $12. Stay for “The Day After Valentine’s Day,” a concert of love songs with Peter Matz and Marilynn Lovell. 6 and 8 p.m. Jazz Bakery, 322 Helms Ave., Los Angeles. $20. (310) 271-9039.