Stay in the Loop with this week’s LGBT happenings in Western New York presented by Loop Magazine! 

 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 
Follow the Money, Map the Power
6-7:30pm, Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St.

At an extremely confusing time in American politics, it’s especially important to have a handle on special interest groups and how/why they’re funded. Check out this quick Buffalo-centric tutorial presented by Buffalo Research Collective and LittleSis.

 SATURDAY, FEBURARY 11 
Flirtshop
7-10pm, Pine Apple Company, 224 Allen St.

Local art collective Pine Apple Company opens its Allen storefront for some create-your-own Valentine card fun, which you should follow by shaking your booty at Sugar City’s Soul Night (Milkie’s, 522 Elmwood), kicking off at 10pm.

 SATURDAY, FEBURARY 11 
2nd Annual LGBT Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance
7-11pm, Hotel Lafayette, 391 Washington St.

For something slightly more traditional, take your valentine to this dinner/dance combo held in the Lafayette’s Crystal Ballroom. Cost is $65, dinner is at 8. Reservations: 716-874-5400.

 SATURDAY, FEBURARY 11 
Puppy Love at Underground Nightclub
11pm 4am, 274 Delaware Ave.

Looking for a pup? Are you in need of a handler? Just curious to see what pup culture is all about? This is the party for you. Presented by BUF-PAH.

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