Top Valentine's Day Events For Singles In Philadelphia
Valentine's Day isn't just for couples. It can be just as enjoyable for singles. Whether getting together with your friends or attending one of the events listed below, you are sure to have a good time.
Cupid's Chase 5k
Fairmount Park
(enter at the left side of the Art Museum)
next to Fairmont Park
Martin Luther King Drive
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
www.imatter.comop.org
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 8 a.m.
Hosted by Community Options, Inc., the annual Cupid's Chase 5K will take place this Valentine's Day, starting at Fairmount Park. Community Options, Inc. supports people with disabilities by providing housing and employment. Whether you're a walker, runner, jogger, baby (they can participate in strollers), part of a couple or single, you're welcome to participate in this run and support a great cause in the process. People who are taken wear shirts that say "unavailable" while those who are single will wear "available" shirts.
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Cupid Party & 8 Minute Dating
Coastline Bar & Grill
1240 Brace Rd
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
(856) 795-1773
www.8minutedating.com
Date: Feb. 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Looking for a Valentine's Day date? Meet other singles in the area by attending the Cupid Party and 8 Minute Dating event at the Coastline Bar in Cherry Hill. Happening the Wednesday before Valentine's Day, it's perfect for those looking for a last-minute date. During the event, you'll have time to mingle and socialize with other attendees. You will go on eight, eight-minute "dates," so meeting people will not be a problem. This event costs $35.
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Cupid's Paint Party
North East Soundstage
3824 Jasper St., Suite 203
Philadelphia, PA 19124
www.eventbrite.com
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 1 p.m.
An afternoon event, and perfect for starting off your Valentine's Day activities, Cupid's Paint Party includes both couples and singles. The couples will stay busy working on the Valentine's Day-themed canvas painting with their partner. Singles will be able to mingle with other singles while they work on a paint by numbers mural together. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine will be included. Tickets cost an affordable $25.
First Person Arts StorySlam: The EX Files
Underground Arts
1200 Callowhill Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.firstpersonarts.org
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 8:30 p.m.
Held at Underground Arts for the second year in a row, the annual First Person Arts StorySlam: The Ex Files is perfect for those looking for an anti-Valentine's Day celebration of love lost. If you have a story to tell of your ex, whether it's funny or sad, or just want to listen to others share their stories, this is the place to be. The storytellers are picked from the audience and have five minutes to tell a story of heartbreak. Each story is judged and a prize of $100 is given at the end.
Philadelphia Monster Ball
Trocadero Theatre
1003 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6888
www.thetroc.com
Date: Feb. 14, 2015 at 8 p.m.
The inaugural Philadelphia Monster Ball is happening this February 14 at the Trocadero Theatre and is the perfect alternative for those seeking to escape the usual Valentine's Day hoopla. Come dressed as your favorite monster, either your own creation or one well known, and dance the night away to tunes played by host DJ Robert Drake and The Monster Orchestra, featuring the Divine Hand Ensemble. Prizes are given for the best costumes.
Kelly Neilson is a freelance writer living and working in Philadelphia. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.