Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and if you’re looking for the perfect activity to do with your sweetheart this year in Pittsburgh, we have you covered!

Theater

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a string of Broadway shows and ballets, especially around Feb 14. Classics such as Beauty and the Beast as well as My Fair Lady, are playing throughout the holiday weekend.

On Feb 13, you can also attend the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra or try something a little bit more adventurous and go salsa dancing. For more information on all of these events, make sure to check out the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s event calendar!

Restaurants

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to try that new restaurant you’ve been meaning to check off your list – but make sure you make your reservation well in advance because they book up quickly! Some of our favorite restaurants, such as Altius, Eleven, Il Pizzaiolo, and Sienna Sulla Piazza take reservations via the popular app, Open Table. Other places, such as Butcher and the Rye only take reservations via phone.

If you don’t feel like fighting the crowds for dinner on Saturday night, you can always enjoy brunch on Sunday. Some of our favorite spots to brunch in Pittsburgh are Casbah, the Grand Concourse, Meat and Potatoes, Pamela’s Diner, Square Café, the Amazing Cafe, E2, or Dive Bar.

Around the City

See the sites of the city to get the romance started with your loved one.

Take in the breathtaking view from Mt. Washington with a ride on the Duquesne Incline … either during the day or at night, the view is spectacular is gives you an awesome photo opportunity for some great shots!

Explore the city by taking a tour of the local breweries during the day with the Pittsburgh Brew Tours company. Start in the East End Growler Shop then move onto the Penn Brewery and finish with Church Brew Works! It’s all in a day’s fun in Pittsburgh.

Learn a new skill with a couple’s cooking class. Several places around the city are offering classes throughout the weekend, or give the class to your sweetheart as a gift for a date another night. Gayner’s School of Cooking on the Southside offers couples cooking classes on Valentine’s Day as well as a Wine and Mixology night, which is offered the weekend after Valentine’s Day. Gift certificates can also be purchased if you are not sure which class to sign up for. Other places that offer classes and gift certificates include Chop Wok Talk, an ethnic cooking school, and Rania’s Catering.

Or try something new by taking a glass blowing class at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, where you can create memories of a new experience. On Friday, Feb 13, the center is offering classes to make a heart-shaped pendant or Valentine’s flower, for a price of $25 or $35. We love this idea to try something new and exciting with your loved one that’s complete with a memento!

Check out the Event Group blog from last year for more Valentine’s Day ideas or our Pinterest board for that perfect gift!

With the Super Bowl right around the corner on February 1, it’s time to start planning for the ultimate bash. It’s easy to fall into a rut, year after year, with the same appetizers and finger foods to appease your guests – but we are here to help you break that tradition with some yummy ideas that will be sure to have your friends and family asking for more!

Mini Mexican Bites

Pigskin Pizza Pockets

Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks

Blue Cheese Guacamole Stuffed Mushrooms with Buffalo Sauce

Baked Honey Sriracha Wings

Zucchini Parmesan Chips

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

Shrimp Scampi Dip

And for something a little more filling than appetizers, we love the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich to satisfy your hunger!

You can serve up some of these football-themed desserts to satisfy your guests’ sweet tooth!

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Chocolate Football Cupcakes

Cookies n Cream Football Dip

Football Ice Cream Sandwiches

And let’s not forget – pop diva Katy Perry is singing for the halftime show, with special appearances by singing legend Lenny Kravitz! Make sure to break out some of their old songs and warm up your vocal chords to sing along! Here are some of our favorite songs from the two singers to get you pumped for the show!

Roar

American Woman

Follow Katy Perry on Spotify for more of her hits.

And follow Lenny Kravitz on Spotify for more of his hits.

We can’t wait to hear Idina Menzel sing the National Anthem as well to kick off the game!

For more ideas for your perfect Super Bowl bash, make sure to check out our blog post from last year’s game as well as our Pinterest boards!

The spring 2015 collection from Pantone has arrived! We love the new colors – from the cool blues to the earthy neutrals to the fresh pinks – this collection is filled with the perfect shades for your spring wardrobe!

According to the Pantone website, “This season there is a move toward the cooler and softer side of the color spectrum. An eclectic, ethereal mix of understated brights, pale pastels and nature-like neutrals take center stage as designers draw from daydreams of simpler times. Rembrances of retro delights, folkloric and floral art, and the magical worlds of tropical landscapes restore a sense of well-being as we head into warmer months.”

Aquamarine

Classic Blue

Toasted Almond

Strawberry Ice

Tangerine

Custard

Marsala

Glacier Gray

Dusk Blue

Treetop

Woodbine

Sandstone

Titanium

Lavender Herb

For more inspiration and how to incorporate these colors into your big day, check out our Pinterest boards!