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5 Things To Do Today: Valentine's Day Edition

Carroll Gardens-area subway, alternate side and event information you won't want to miss.

1. Buy some bling for your best girl. sDv Designs, a Brooklyn based Dutch-American designer, will be hosting a featuring reduced prices on her creations. Expect wood, brass, bronze, fresh water pearls, African ambers, earth-toned Chalcedony and more. , 261 Smith Street at Degraw Street, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2. Splurge on a couples massage. Element Natural Healing Arts is offering a limited-time-only menu of Valentine's Day Weekend specials for pampering the one you love. Pick up a gift card or book a last-minute appointment for massages, reflexology, private yoga classes and more. , 518 Henry Street Street at Union Street, all day. Prices vary.

3. Become a better flirt. Learn the ins and outs of body language, dirty talk, and other bedroom techniques at workshop this evening so you'll be better prepared come Tuesday night. Babeland, 462 Bergen Street between Fifth Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, 7 p.m., Free.

4. Find out if your train is running ... The F and G trains are running normally this week, but will be skipping Smith-9th St, 15th St-Prospect Park and Fort Hamilton Parkway, according to the MTA.

5. ... And if you have to move your car. Yes. Alternate side won't be suspended again until Monday, Feb. 13 for Lincoln's Birthday, according to the NYCDOT.

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