Philadelphia weekender: Circus, V-Day cruise and Adult Prom
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🎪 The circus is in town for the weekend. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is putting on eight shows, starting Friday, at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Acrobats, unicyclists, superhuman stunts. Tickets: $41+
🌺 Longwood Gardens kicks off its monthlong Garden Glow exhibit this weekend. The after-hours journey at the Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts happens every weekend through March 8. Tickets: $45 adults, $25 children
🚢 Take your honey on a V-Day dinner cruise. Chow down on a buffet spread, throw back some drinks and take in the views aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. Cruises run Friday and Saturday. Packages: $178+
🥇 Keep rackin' up those firsts. Philly's 52 Weeks of Firsts continues with Saturday's celebration of the first abolitionist society in America from 11am-1pm at the African American Museum.
💘 The Make Love Market is back at LOVE Park for V-Day. Vendors are selling everything from jewelry to home decor, plus a live caricature artist and dating advice for those who need a Tinder refresh. Saturday, noon-5pm.
👠 Miss your prom or are looking to relive those high-school memories? Check out the Adult Prom at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts.
- The 21+ event includes a DJ spinning 1970s hits and pay-as-you go drinks, plus circus performances, and DIY corsage and boutonniere station. Saturday, 7:30-10pm. Tickets: $36.70 single, or $62.20 per couple.
🐴 Chinatown is ringing in the Year of the Horse with Lunar New Year parades on Monday and again on Feb. 22.
- Monday's 10pm kickoff at 10th and Spring Streets includes lion and dragon dances, music, food, fireworks and family-friendly games. Runs till 12:30am.