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Looking for something original to do for the perfect day with your love? I’ve come up with the perfect date for anyone who loves the arts. It’s a three-part date. Either choose one, two, or if you have the day off to do whatever you want—do all three! Each event offers something completely different which is what makes doing all three so much fun. Enjoy.
Insider Tip: After you’re done with dinner, you may feel the need to work it off! Stop by The Blockley for the Philly Love Roller Party. Yes…roller skating! A bunch of dj’s are spinning, and fellow Creative Amabassador King Britt is headlining!
February 14 | Crane Arts Building | 6-9 p.m.
So, the name doesn’t necessarily scream ‘love’, but you can take a chance on the leftover pieces from InLiquid's Benefit v.12 with food and drinks by some of our city's favorite local eateries. There will be food by a few of the fabulous, local food truck vendors, and beverages by Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia Distilling and Barefoot Wines. And, there's no cover! Get more info here.
Anytime | Across the city | FREE
Love this! The Mural Arts Program offers tours every Saturday and Sunday, but this year Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday, which doesn’t really work. But, you can take your own tour of the Love Letter murals with someone special. Check out the website to find the murals you want to visit and you’re good to go. You can also choose neighborhoods, themes, artists and more.
February 14 | World Cafe Live | 7 p.m.
Join World Cafe Live for a four course wine and food pairing this Valentine’s Day. Fellow Creative Ambassador Orrin Evans and his quartet will be performing with guest vocalists to get you in the mood for romance. Tickets include dinner, drinks and a fantastic performance of course! What a great way to end your date night. Get more info here.
EVENTS
Art Sanctuary Presents The 28th Annual Celebration of Black Writing May 21 - June 2 View festival schedule for location and times. The 28th Annual Celebration of Black Writing brings together noted journalists, writers and performance artists from across the U.S. for 13 days of literary discussions, workshops, film…
Curt Chambers Saturday, May 26 9:30pm Doors Open 10:00pm Show Starts The Legendary Dobbs 304 South Street $10 Entry Grammy-nominated songwriter, musician and artist - Curt Chambers - returns to his hometown to perform songs from his debut album One Way Ticket. He's hitting the stage at The Legendary…
The Fifth Annual Roots Picnic Satuday, June 2 & Sunday, June 3 Festival Pier at Penn's Landing Columbus Blvd & Spring Garden Street Philly, get ready as our favorite summer festival, The Roots Picnic returns for its fifth year - BIGGER and BETTER than ever before! For 2012, the…
Earth, Wind & Fire Friday, June 15 8 p.m. Academy of Music 230 South Broad Street The legendary Earth, Wind & Fire return to Philly to bring us a night of funk and fun! Catch the world-famous band as they hit the Academy of Music stage for a once-in-a-lifetime…