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7 Unique Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
7 Unique Date Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Love & Lust in the 19th Century
Feb. 12th | 6:30 pm | Laural Hill Cemetery
Does the prospect of sipping on cocktails while sitting fireside and listening to stories of love, lust and sexual scandals of the 19th century peak your interest? What if I told you this took place in a cemetery? Well this night is as unique as it gets as Laurel Hill Cemetery, known for their off-beat events is pulling-off another one this Valentine’s Day week. So don’t miss the chance to learn Victorian flirting tactics and depart into the winter’s night warmed by stories that prove though the body may be gone, a good love story is rarely forgotten.
Cooking Class: Hawaiian Getaway
Feb. 12th | 7-9:30 pm | Walnut Hill College
Cooking and learning a skill together is a great way to bond with your partner. This couples cooking class instructs students in working together to create a delicious dinner menu for two that takes you far away from a wintery February in Philadelphia to a romantic culinary getaway on the Pacific. Aloha!
That’s A-Moray: Love Below Sea Level
Feb. 13th | 7-10 pm | The Aquatic Center
For sea goers and lovers of everything water related, The Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium is hosting an intimate, adults-only evening where visitors will learn about the “Wet & Wild” mating habits of your favorite ocean animals. Enjoy beer, wine, & cocktails, a commemorative couple’s photo, free parking, snacks & sweets, behind the scenes tour, as well as an opportunity to get up and close with penguins, porcupines and more.
Feb. 13th | 6:30 pm | Priya Hot Yoga
If you and your partner are into health and relaxation why not relax and unwind with this sweet deal. Yoga instructors will lead attendees through a 45-minute Yin Yoga class. Yin Yoga is a slower paced style of yoga where asanas are held for longer periods, designed to increase circulation through the joints and improve flexibility. The room will be heated to 80 degrees. After class, guests will be able to enjoy a movie night with complimentary wine and light snacks. If you wish, you are welcome to BYO food along as well.
Feb. 14th | 11: 50 pm (Midnight show) | Helium Comedy Club
Test your comedic limits at The Dirty Valentines Show! Get ready for the raunchiest, naughtiest, dirtiest, on-no-he-didn’t comedy show! Dirty comics performing material that comes straight from the swarthy gutter of comedic ingenuity. Bring your honey, lover, boo or best friend and find out just how far their comedic envelope can be pushed. Featuring a lineup of surprise comics!
Feb. 14th | 12 pm | Xfinity Live!
Looking to engage in some activities this Valentine’s Day Weekend? Then why not run a marathon and help a great cause in the process. This Valentine’s Day weekend, come put the hilarity in charity with hundreds of half-naked runners taking to the streets in celebration of their fundraising for the Children’s Tumor Foundation in the Cupid’s Undie Run. Be a part of something great.
Sweetheart Skates
Feb. 14th | 7-10 pm | Rothaman Ice Rink (Center City)
Feb. 14th | 5 pm -12:30 am | Blue Cross RiverRink
Whether your scene is bustling Center City or a relaxed environment by the river, both of the city’s top ice skating rinks will be hosting Sweetheart Skates. Both rinks will provide a live DJ, complimentary flowers, and free photo ops for you and your partner. This is a great way to spend a romantic night out on the town away from the typical dinner and a movie crowd.
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