Some of the most interesting things happening in Philly from Friday, February 8 to Thursday, February 14. Share your event by tweeting us @citywidestories or tagging us on Facebook.
Valentine and Vinegar Art Show
Friday, February 8th
7 – 10 pm
The Covent Philly
1648 E Berks St.
Cost: Pay-as-you-go
Valentine’s Day, either you love it or you hate it. Come out to the Valentine and Vinegar Art Show which will have something for both the lovers and the haters. Check out work from the artists Bronwyn Lorelei and Amberella, and pick up a gift for someone special or treat yo’ self!
Sweets and Stouts
Saturday, February 9th
2 – 6 pm
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Cost: Free
Have a sweet tooth and love stouts? Come out to the RiverRink for a FREE snack sampling and sip stouts from Conshohocken Brewing Company, Fordham and Dominion Brewing, Twin Lakes Brewing Company, and Troegs Brewing Company. As if there wasn’t enough chocolate involved already, there will also be screenings of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971).
Til’ Death Do Us Part: The Love Stories of Laurel Hill
Sunday, February 10th
11 am
3822 Ridge Ave.
Cost: $20
Celebrate the spirit of Valentine’s Day with your better half in one of Philadelphia’s most romantic and mysterious locations. Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Love Stories wintertime walking tour was inspired by the little-known story of a little-known woman whose heart – and only her heart – now lies buried beneath the cemetery. After the tour enjoy some wine and hors d’oeuvres.
Steve “ESPO” Powers Valentines’s Day Print-Making Event
Thursday, February 14th
11 am – 3 pm
Suburban Station
Cost: Free
Meet the muralist behind Love Letter and make a free Valentine’s Day gift for someone special or for yourself! Bring a garment to get printed for free while you wait, or buy an already-printed garment.
Sweetheart Skate
Thursday, February 14th
7 – 11 pm
Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Cost: $25
Come out to the RiverRink for an all-inclusive date night. Your tickets to the Sweetheart Skate includes everything you need for ice skating, along with flowers, chocolates, and a keepsake photo!