Get Out: In the Mood For Love?

It’s the Thursday before Valentine's Day. Do you know where your Valentine is?

Manayunk and Roxborough offer many places and events this weekend to take your significant other, find a new one, or commiserate with others. Of course, non-loved based events will also occur.

1. BEN-FM Mile of Meet—

• Where/When: 4120 Main St. Friday, 6 p.m.
• Why Go: For the seventh consecutive year, this meet-up serves as a great place for singles to connect—plus DJ Marilyn Russell and VH1 host Steven Ward will attend.
• Pricing: Includes drinks specials and free appetizers. More info here. 

2. Second Friday: The Art of Love—

• Where/When: 4203 Main St. Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: Diane E. Vaughn displays contemporary art, while jazz group JCC Experiment brings the noise.
• Pricing: $10

3. —Throughout Main Street

• Where/When: 23 locations on and around Main Street Friday to Sunday
• Why Go: Ice bonfires, carving competitions, masterpiece sculptures scattered through town—this inaugural winter festival packs fun for kids and adults, alike.
• Pricing: Free

4. Open House—

• Where/When: 171 Conarroe St. Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Why Go: Parents and professionals are invited to this showcase demonstrating advanced techniques for 1st to 12th graders with learning differences.
• Pricing: Free

5. "The Heart of Haiku..."—

• Where/When: 419 Green Lane, Sunday, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Why Go: Two masters in Japanese poetry will lead a reading of haiku, tanka and related forms before an open mic invites the community to do the same.
• Pricing: $4

Still, you want more? Check out our family-friendly refreshed weekly.