Valentine's Day in Lawrenceville 2027: shows, dinners, date ideas

Valentine's Day 2027 in Lawrenceville: Aurora Theatre's Misery runs to Feb. 21, no school Feb. 12-16, and last year's courthouse comedy dinner.

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Most 2027 Valentine’s events are not announced yet; where we cite last year’s events, we say so.

Valentine’s Day is Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Gwinnett County Public Schools are off Friday, Feb. 12, through Tuesday, Feb. 16, so it is a long weekend for families. Aurora Theatre’s thriller Misery is on stage downtown through Feb. 21.

Date	What	Where
Jan. 28 to Feb. 21	Misery	Aurora Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 6	Lunar New Year Celebration, 11:30 a.m.	Lawrenceville Arts Center
Feb. 12-16	No school, Gwinnett County Public Schools	Districtwide
Saturday, Feb. 13	Brunch at Truck & Tap, from 11 a.m.	175 S. Perry St.
Tuesday, Feb. 16	Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart, 6 p.m.	Lawrenceville Arts Center
Saturday, Feb. 20	African-American Folktales, 11:30 a.m.	Lawrenceville Arts Center

Who to call

Aurora Theatre box office: 678-226-6222

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse: 770-822-5450

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation: 770-822-8840

A show downtown

Misery, Jan. 28 to Feb. 21, 2027, at Aurora Theatre: William Goldman’s adaptation of the Stephen King novel, in which a novelist is held captive by his “number one fan,” according to Aurora’s Season 31 page. For a lighter night out, Aurora’s next show is the romantic comedy Lady Disdain, April 1-25, 2027.

Also at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., on its calendar:

Lunar New Year Celebration, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 (details).
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 (details).
African-American Folktales, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 (details).
Beyond 200 Years: The Symphonic Journey of Beethoven, 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 (details).

Last year’s Valentine’s events in Lawrenceville

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation’s 2027 winter guide was not out as of Oct. 6. Its December 2025 to February 2026 guide listed these Lawrenceville events in 2026:

My Funny Valentine, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gwinnett Historic Courthouse: a comedy show with a catered dinner, for ages 21 and up.
Heart to Paw Match-Up, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center: a pet adoption day.
SweetBark Market, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, Rhodes Jordan Park: pet vendors, photos and adoptable dogs.
Twilight Flight Guided Hike, Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Rhodes Jordan Park: a night hike about bats, for adults.

We will add the 2027 dates when the county posts them.

Date ideas downtown

From the city’s downtown business directory, with each business’s own site linked:

Perry Street Chophouse, 125 N. Perry St.: prime steaks and seafood (website).
Bellfire at The Lawrence Hotel, 120 E. Crogan St.: Southern and Mediterranean cooking over a wood fire, dinner 5 to 10 p.m. daily (Bellfire).
Old Nick’s, the hotel’s courtyard bar: craft cocktails and small plates, 5 to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday (Old Nick’s).
Vintages Tasting Room, 162 E. Crogan St.: wine by the glass and charcuterie.
Masterpiece Mixers Paint & Party, 152 E. Crogan St., Suite D: guided painting sessions (website).

For flowers and gifts: Lovin Florist, 173 N. Perry St.; Alexander’s of Atlanta jewelers, 193 E. Pike St.; and Nancy’s Candy & Spice, 186 W. Crogan St.

We found no 2027 Valentine’s menus or events posted by downtown restaurants as of Oct. 6.

Free parking is in the city’s decks and lots (city parking page).

Frequently asked questions

What is on at Aurora Theatre for Valentine’s Day 2027? Misery, the stage version of Stephen King’s thriller, runs Jan. 28 to Feb. 21, 2027, at Aurora Theatre in the Lawrenceville Arts Center.

Is there school on Valentine’s weekend 2027 in Gwinnett? No. Gwinnett County Public Schools are off Friday, Feb. 12, through Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2027, on the district’s 2026-27 calendar.

Was there a Valentine’s dinner at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse? In 2026 the county held My Funny Valentine, a comedy show with a catered dinner for ages 21 and up, at the courthouse on Feb. 14. The 2027 date has not been announced.

Where can I buy flowers in downtown Lawrenceville? Lovin Florist is at 173 N. Perry St., according to the city’s downtown business directory.

What this means for you

Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday inside a five-day school break; book sitters early.
Watch the county’s winter guide for a 2027 courthouse dinner show.
Downtown dinner plus Misery is the easiest one-stop evening.