Burlesque & Bloodshed | Rethink Valentine's Day in Pittsburgh
Events perfect for daring couples, anti-Valentine's Day celebrators and singles
Valentine's Day originally began after St. Valentine was beheaded by the emperor of Rome after performing secret marriages for young lovers.
This year, if you're not feeling the flowers and lovey-dovey messages, we entice you to give in to the murderous, the macabre, the melancholy and the mesmerizing with Valentine's Day events that are just a little off from the usual heart-filled holiday.
Animal Instincts Valentine's Dinner | Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Let's talk about sex, baby / at Water's Edge under the sea. Join the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium on Feb. 9, 10 and 14 for their Animal Instincts Valentine's Day dinner which includes dinner, drinks and a funny, adults-only presentation on mating habits and finding love in the wild. Insert Bloodhound Gang lyrics here.
Classic Burlesque & Variety Valentine's Show | Storyville Lounge
When you see the red light in the entryway, you know what's up. The Storyville Lounge at Dr. Tumblety's is spicing things up this Valentine's Day with a Fairy Tale Tease & Enchanted Elixirs burlesque and variety show Feb. 9. Red is the theme, but we're not talking hearts and romance. Instead, this event is inspired by New Orleans' Red Light District, complete with a Speakeasy secret password you'll need to enter, complimentary Prohibition Era cocktails and a red dress code.
Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Pull out your best Benoit Blanc impression and head to the Omni William Penn on Feb. 14 to solve your own Knives Out mystery courtesy of The Dinner Detective, accompanied by a fantastic meal. But be careful, that's not jam on your partner's knife; the murderer just may be the person you're sharing the table with...
