Valentine's Day can elicit a groan from all the single people in this city, but you don't have to be in L-U-V to have a rad V-Day. New York City has plenty of events for couples and single folk alike; from love-inspired comedy to chocolate-filled parties, check out our round-up of the best NYC Valentine's Day parties that won't make you cringe, cry or hate couples. Apparently over 5 million of New Yorkers are single, on the ratio of 53% female and 47% male.

Phew! So, if you didn't get struck by Cupid's arrow, instead of going to watch "Fifty Shades of Grey" on your own on this Valentine's Day, I created a list of things for y'all fabulous singletons to do in solidarity. Whether you're looking for a crazy dance party for you and your single pals, an anti-Valentine's movie marathon, a comedy show to beat the down-on-love blues, or the chance to have a one-night stand on the quick, we understand how important it is to avoid vomit-inducing couples at any cost. If you can't join 'em, beat 'em...isn't that the expression?

1. Heartless : A Valentine's Day Rave (electronic dance music party) $
2. Annual Chinese : New Year Parade  Free
3. Friends of Single People : Here's the chance to to represent your single friend live on stage in order to snag him/her a date. Put your friend up for auction and tell everyone why exactly they're so great. $
4. Brooklyn Chocolate Take Down : Chow down on the sweet treats from 20 different chefs until you're all cocoaed out. $$