While Walgreens gears up for the “Big Day” with cardboard hearts and gold roses, the Empty Bottle, Chicago Reader and 2^nd Story are preparing for an ANTI-VALENTINE’S DAY party, sure to blow any box of chocolates out of the water. Writers from 2^nd Story bring the best bad date stories to turn any Valentine’s Day frown upside down., this year's hosts SETH & KELLEN will keep the laughs going in between story performances and the night closes out with a decidedly un-romantic performance by all-girl garage goth band THE BLACK BELLES.  There will be WINDY CITY ROLLERS slinging champagne and valentines and a down-with-love attitude possessed by all. (Brooklyn Vegan Chicago) (Gapers Block)