February 12, 2010
Weekend Picks: Valentine’s Day Deals, Parties, & More!

Eastern State Penn is offering up Buy One, Get One tickets this Sunday!
Friday
Explore Presidential Philadelphia
Mary wrote up a lovely itinerary on how to celebrate President’s Day weekend in Philadelphia. Check it out here, and plan accordingly.
2010 Brain Olympics
The Franklin Institute is hosting a special Brain Olympics, complete with trivia, Wii games, and more. Former Olympic skaters will be there, posing for photos and greeting visitors.
Saturday
Puppy Love Party
Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley host their 5th annual Puppy Love Party, a Valentine’s Day bash that raises money for PAWS. Expect cocktails and nibbles from both establishments.
Carol Denker Book Signing @ Lisa Reisman
Stop by the Lisa Reisman Et Cie boutique to meet Carol Denker, author of Autumn Romance. She’ll be signing copies of her book.
Enchantment Under the Sea
Our pals at Philebrity are hosting an Enchantment Under the Sea party at 2424 Studios in Fishtown. Uwishunu favorites, the Blood Feathers, will be performing classic, oldies rock n’ roll. Awesome.
Paleopalooza @ the Academy of Natural Sciences
Come celebrate dinosaurs at the Academy of Natural Sciences this weekend. The little festival runs today through Sunday, and features crafts, workshops, lectures, and more.
Philadelphia Zoo @ Smith’s Playplace in the Park
The Philly Zoo on Wheels is stopping by Smith’s Playplace, giving families a chance to interact with live animals at the playground.
Sunday
Valentine’s Day
It’s today, and we’ve got plenty of picks for you. Dining deals, special tours, and more. Check it out!
Some more picks after the jump!
Philadelphia Youth Orchestra @ Verizon Hall
The PYO will be performing at the Kimmel Center today, the first in a series of three concerts. Elizabeth Pitcarin will be joining the ensemble, performing with the legendary red violin.
Love of Language @ Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Come listen to poetry, create your own chapbooks, and meet local Philadelphia poets at the Magic Gardens.
Buy One Get One Free @ Eastern State Penn
Head into Fairmount with your sweetheart to check out Eastern State Penn. Tickets are buy one, get one free. Make sure you ask for the special at the counter!
Monday
Philadelphia Museum of Art Open
Bonus Monday pick! For those of you with the day off, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will be open on President’s Day.










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