Statewide—Valentines' Day may be a pas de deux, but the gals are saying the more the merrier.

Galentine’s Day has always been a celebration of female friendship, a counterweight to the overly hyped, overly commercial expectations of modern Valentine’s Day.

Created by the TV show Parks and Recreation in a 2010 episode featuring Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) Galentine's Day was created as a brunch for her female friends, where they “leave their husbands and boyfriends at home.”

In Maine, there are multiple events happening around the state within the themes of wine night, spa treatments, books, films, and crafts.

Thursday, February 12

Galentine's Day at Bangor Beer Co.
Bangor Beer Co, Bangor

Get your best friends and celebrate friendship with wine specials, prosecco, waffles & desserts from 4 p.m on. Free event. FMI: Bangor Beer Co.

Galentine's Day with Shaved Ice & Books
Multiple sponsors, Bangor

Join Sawyer's Shave Ice and Books-A-Million for a Galentine's Day party. Grab your besties and go celebrate from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a fun, cozy evening with romance books and bookish goodies from Books-a-Million, a build-your-own bouquet station, a bookmark charm bar by Dream Charm Bar, pastries, treats, and more surprises sprinkled in.The first 10 guests will receive a free goodie bag, so go early. FMI: Galentine's Day

Friday, February 13

Galentine's Day at Aykari
Aykari Aesthetics, Bangor

Go for the DIY juices & cocktails from 1 to 4 p.m. including a dirty soda bar, desserts, a station for photos & cute props, blowouts, headspa, massages, facials, lash extensions, spray tans, lip filler and Botox. Non-ticketed event. FMI: Aykari

Galentine's Day at Unwined
Unwined, Skowhegan

Grab your girls, Leslie Knope style! Galentine’s at Unwined takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. at a wine bar/venue with a charcutierie grazing table, wine, snacks, and friendship bracelet making station. Wear what makes you feel fabulous and confident. Tickets are going fast. FMI: Unwined

Galentine's Day Double Feature and Pizza
The Emporium Spooky Goods, Bangor

Since Galentine's Day lines up with Friday the 13th, the Emporium Spooky Goods invites women to join the party for pizza and two films. At 6:30 p.m. they'll start with Jawbreaker (1999), then move to Valentine (2001). Email you are attending so they order enough pizza: emporiumspookygoods@gmail.com. FMI: The Emporium Spooky Goods

Saturday, February 14

Bookish Galentine’s Night
Smitty's Book Cellar, Waterville

The bookstore is hosting a Galentine’s Day party from 6 to 7 p.m.with light refreshments, cupcakes, crafts, and creative time with friends. The event includes a book-themed craft, like making bookmarks or valentines and a raffle with a gift basket. This is a ticketed event. FMI: Galentine's Day Party

Creative Gathering
Creative Faces, Auburn

A no-cost creative makeup group that meets monthly at Creating in Maine will be offering a Galentine's Day event from 2 to 5 p.m. where you BYOM (bring your own makeup). Bring a friend, and turn your faces into art. The projector will be playing 2001’s quirky teen comedy classic, Sugar and Spice. Free event. FMI: Creative Faces

Harleys & Girl Vibes
Big Moose Harley-Davidson, Gorham

Who says Galentine's Day has to be girly? Big Moose Harley-Davidson is hosting a day for the ladies with snacks and fun activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is very limited so rsvp right away. FMI: Big Moose Harley-Davidson

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com