Last-minute Valentine's Day plans in Pittsburgh
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The countdown to Valentine's Day is on, but don't panic if you haven't made plans yet.
From love to friendship, your pals at Axios Pittsburgh have rounded up ways to celebrate beyond dinner reservations.
🦒 Cocktails and Conservation at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium: A 21+ cocktail hour with a playful, adults-only presentation about nature's courtship rituals.
- 370 Baker St., Highland Park. 7pm-9pm Friday. $80.
💖 Galentine's Day: Love Letters at the Frick Environmental Center: A shared artmaking experience for friends.
- 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Squirrel Hill. 6pm-8pm Friday. $20.
💋 Seductive Science at the Kamin Science Center: A 21+ exhibit with interactive activities and Valentine's drinks.
- One Allegheny Ave., North Shore. 6pm-10pm Friday. $25.
💔 Anti Valentine's Day Flash Tattoos at Eleventh Hour Brewing: A tattoo party with specialty cocktails and pizza, perfect for covering up ink that brings back memories of your ex.
- 3711 Charlotte St., Lawrenceville. 3pm-11pm Friday. First come, first served.
🤠 Pittsburgh Honky Tonk's Heartbreak Hotel at Spirit: Trade prix fixe for fringe jackets at an all-night party with live music, line dancing, vintage vendors and more.
- 242 51st St., Lawrenceville. Starts at 7pm Saturday. $20-$40.
⛸️ Valentines on Ice at Schenley Park Skating Rink: Skate under the stars, hit the selfie station, and head home with chocolates, flowers and a caricature at this 18+ skate session.
- 10341 Overlook Drive, Oakland. 7pm-9pm Saturday. Tickets $12 for two adults, skate rentals $3.
⏲️ Myelin Match Speed-Dating for MS Support at Sola Salon Suites: A chance to support multiple sclerosis research and find love with fast-paced speed dating.
- 5241 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 7pm-11pm Saturday. $25.
🍷 Valenwine's evening for lovers of people, books, vinyl and vino at Amazing Books & Records: Grab a free glass of wine and peruse one of Pittsburgh's largest independent book and record stores.
- 5858 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill. 7pm-11pm Saturday. Free!
🎸 The Gloom Room: A goth dance party at Squirrel Hill Sports Bar: Hosted by Strawberry Bloodbath, dance the night away to EBM, postpunk and darkwave with guest DJs.
- 5832 Forward Ave., Squirrel Hill. 9pm-2am. Free!