As Valentine’s Day vastly approaches it can often be a difficult or even overrated time for some people who choose not to celebrate it. Whether you’re spending time alone, with friends, family or a significant other, we have rounded up a list of things to do in Pittsburgh this week and weekend to keep cupid at bay.
See a Film at Row House Cinema
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Grab the popcorn and check out a film at Row House Cinema, this week’s film themes include Snow Capped Horror and Shakespeare Adaptations. Is there anything more anti-love than the horror of John Carpenter’s The Thing or the tragic story of Macbeth? And don’t make plans for Saturday night because the theater is having their first ever Brew & View with a samurai film! Watch Akira Kurosawa’s awesome take on MacBeth and have beer delivered to you at your seat at key points in the movie. For tickets and showtimes visit their website.
The 5th Annual Onesie Bar Crawl
Saturday, Feb. 12 | Southside
Skip the fancy outfit and crowded dinner at an over priced restaurant and grab your onesie for the comfiest bar crawl ever! Your ticket includes two drinks or shots, a custom badge and lanyard, exclusive drink specials, amazing food, waved cover at all participating venues, exclusive access to the crawl map, and an after party. Check in at Twelve Whiskey Barbecue between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. and hop around to ten other venues on East Carson St. Get tickets here.
$ingles Night – Il Tetto
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Saturday, Feb. 12 | 8:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. | Sienna Mercato
A new annual event presented by Devon Colebank Media, $Ingles Only is the perfect Anti-Valentine’s Day themed party where singles can mingle and bond over stupid cupid and stinking love at Il Tetto at Sienna Mercato. There will be photo ops, themed food, and custom cocktails to match with a beautiful backdrop of the city on the rooftop. Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.
Super Bowl LVI
Sunday, Fed. 13 | 6:30 p.m.
Forget Valentine’s Day all together and celebrate the Super Bowl! Watch the L.A. Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals while eating yummy snacks and hanging out with friends. Need food ideas? Check out our blog from 2020 on the best tailgate snacks from our favorite local eateries in the ‘Burgh.
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