R&B x 3 at Quicken Loans Arena
Take your Valentine for a triple dose of R&B with ex-Gap Band frontman “Uncle” Charlie Wilson, who is enjoying quite the late-career renaissance as a solo adult contemporary R&B artist. He will be singing songs of love along with two openers: American Idol winner and actress Fantasia, and ex-New Edition crooner Johnny Gill. The music starts at 7 p.m. at Quicken Loans Arena, and tickets are $48-$103 at http://theqarena.com, 888-894-9424.
Old-school songs for longtime love
If you like your romantic music to be more old-school, Neil Sedaka plays the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $58-$88 at 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Jazz up your celebration
Closer to home, jazz fans can check out Marcus Anderson’s Valentine’s Day Celebration at 8 p.m. at BLU Jazz+, 47 E. Market St., Akron. Tickets are $30 at the door. 330-252-1190 or http://blujazzakron.com/shows.
Laugh it up and duke it out
Would you rather laugh with your Valentine? The Cleveland Comedy Festival presents a “Battle of the Sexes” at 9 p.m. at the Music Settlement’s Bop Stop, 2920 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. The men are represented by Skitzo Bill, Chris Paugh and Craig Peters. The women are Jaunda Mayfield, Jasmyn Carter and Liz Blanc. Tickets are $10 individual, $50 couples package (includes two cocktails and dessert). 216-421-5806, ext. 186.
Stick with the classical classics
Or check out the Canton Symphony Orchestra’s intimate Downtown Classics presentation at 7 p.m. at Fronimo’s, 315 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. It’s free. www.cantonsymphony.org.