PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Say “I do” to a weekend of romance across Philadelphia.
Love is in the air as we head into Valentine’s Day weekend. Bury the hatchet and throw some axes with your special someone in Point Breeze (and it’s BYO), or listen to stories of love so deep they were buried in the grave.
Plus, the musical stylings of “Romeo and Juliet,” a puppy love pop-up and a market just for you and your gal pals.
EVENT: Lover’s Lane at Bury the Hatchet
DATE: Friday through Monday
WHERE: Bury the Hatchet, 1719 Washington Ave., Point Breeze
DETAILS: Take your special someone out for some axe throwing, complete with fresh roses for your table. Bring your own drinks or meals to make it a complete date.
PRICE: $30 per person
EVENT: ’Til Death Do Us Part: Love Stories of Laurel Hill Walking Tour
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave., East Falls
DETAILS: Learn about tales of love, including a little-known story about a woman whose heart was buried in the cemetery. Your ticket includes chocolate samples from Mueller Chocolate Co.
PRICE: General admission is $20; $10 for youth
EVENT: A Village of Romance
DATE: Friday through Monday
WHERE: Various locations around Peddler’s Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope
DETAILS: Bring a date to Peddler’s Village on Saturday for a DJ dance party, balloons, fire pits, ice sculptures and more. There will be food and drink specials all weekend long at a few restaurants throughout the village.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: The Letters
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Penn Museum, 3260 South St., University City
DETAILS: Come out to Penn Museum for a dramatic reading of the love letters between the iconic contralto Marian Anderson and her husband, Orpheus “King” Fisher an architect. There will be a wine and dessert reception following the performance.
PRICE: Tickets start at $30
EVENT: Galentine’s Day Market
DATE/TIME: Thursday, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Villari’s Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge, 2375 Sicklerville Road, Sicklerville, New Jersey
DETAILS: Take your gal pals out for a night of shopping at this indoor Galentine’s Day event. There will be food and drink specials as well as some giveaways.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” and more
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bok Auditorium, 800 Mifflin St., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Join the Listeso String Quartet for a romantic evening of classical music, including select songs from “Romeo and Juliet” and “Clair de Lune.”
PRICE: Tickets start at $45
EVENT: Bark Bowl
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Craft Hall, 901 N. Delaware Ave., Northern Liberties
DETAILS: Craft Hall and the Pennsylvania SPCA are teaming up for the first annual Philadelphia Bark Bowl. Humans are encouraged to bring their four-legged friend to the pop-up dog park, which will be set up indoors. There will be adoptable pups around during the festivities, and $1 from each drink sold will benefit the PSPCA.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Day of Celebration
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th St., Logan Square
DETAILS: An afternoon of celebration and discovery will take place at The Franklin Institute with performances from Kule Mele African Dance & Drum. Visitors will learn about the important relationship between movement and music as well as cultural origins to the dances performed. Urban Creators and FarmerJawn Philly will speak on farming within their communities and their environmental justice work.
PRICE: Free with admission to the museum