Though there are no travel restrictions and physical events have finally started happening in different parts of the country after a year of pandemic, it’s better to be safe than sorry by staying indoors. If you are someone who had plans to visit the US this valentine’s day but couldn’t go, do check out these virtual events happening in San Francisco and enjoy the vibe of the country from your living room.

• Meet the lovable residents of the California Academy of Sciences this Valentine’s Day ( February 12): If you love penguins, this annual tradition organized by biologist who care for them will impress you. The show starts at 10:30 where you see a waddling penguins nab felt hearts to line their nests (great for pair-bonding), learn about the important husbandry work done by their Steinhart Aquarium biologists, and one lucky viewer will even take home a penguin-painted masterpiece!

• Treat yourself to all kinds of self-care with a special virtual Valentine’s day event from Macy’s Union Square (February 12): This Valentine’s Day Self-Care Soiree hosted by American brand will give you a chance to connect with the talented stylists as well a known matchmaker.

• Give a little love with a special Valentine’s Day concert (February 13): The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation is throwing a virtual, all-star, Valentine’s Day concert at 7 pm. Proceeds raised from the concert will support San Francisco theater artists who have been impacted by the pandemic.

• Refine your palette with Valentine’s Day virtual experiences from The San Francisco Wine School (February 14): Choose from a number of different wine tasting classes that are perfect for you and your special sommelier.

• Get creative at home with SFMOMA(San Francisco Museum of Modern Art )( February 14): SFMOMA is also hosting its virtual Second Sundays, a monthly series that pairs a reading with a librarian from the San Francisco Public Library and a guided art activity you can do at home. Each installment focuses on an artist whose work is in SFMOMA’s collection.