by Maja Giguere, WPRO
Alone on Valentine’s? It happens. Don’t sweat it…there is so much you can do, and I put a few of them on this list! There are fun bars to explore, new activities to try, and old classic activities that may be just what you need. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Point Street Dueling Piano Bar
3 Davol Square
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-7828
If you have never been to the Point Street Dueling Piano Bar, then you are missing out. Luckily Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday this year which means NO cover charge and HALF-PRICED drinks all night! So might I suggest grabbing your friends, getting down there and having an absolute blast.
Free Play Bar and Arcade
182 Pine St.
Providence, RI
(401) 316-4299
This Valentine’s Day Free Play is having a “Love at the Arcade” event. There will be video games (OF COURSE), a burlesque show, a comedy show, raffles and a single’s mixer. You’ll have a blast playing arcade games while you drink with your friends! The event goes from 7PM to 11:30 PM. Call your friends and get your tickets now!
Un-Valentine’s Day at Revival Brewing Co
505 Atwood Ave
Tasting Room
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 372-7009
Do you love beer more than dating and romance? Oh perfect, this is the event for you! Revival Brewing Co. is hosting an “Un-Valentine’s Day” with a 90 min guided tour of the brewery where you will get to sample all 11 of their current beers. The event goes from 5:oo PM to 6:30 PM and it is only $20 (plus tax). Beer lovers, this is your dream Valentine’s Day…buy tickets now!
Foolproof Brewing Company
241 Grotto Ave #1
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 721-5920
A mix of singles and couples, this event will be packed and loads of fun. Here you can enjoy local food and great beer. Check out the website to see what food will be available. The event goes from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and it costs $30/ticket. Each ticket includes a tulip glass, food tickets, beer samples and $10 towards a 6 pack or 4 pack of take home beer. Get your tickets now!
Paint and Vino: Anti - Valentine’s Day Event
150 Main St.
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 680-0856
This Anti-Valentine’s Day event with Paint and Vino will be taking place at Brick Oven on Main (check the website for the address). There will be a free pizza appetizer, and drink specials. You get two free drinks while you paint! Enjoy a relaxing night, while taking your mind off things while you drink and paint a beautiful picture. It starts at 6:30 PM and costs $30. With wine and painting, your are guaranteed to leave happy!
Valentine’s Day Cupcake Decorating Class - Pilotworks
Pilotworks Providence
55 Cromwell St.
Providence, RI 02907
I don’t know about you, but when I think about Valentine’s Day, I think about sweets. Cookies, candies, chocolates, and of course CUPCAKES! What better way to spend your Valentine’s Day than to go and learn how to decorate cupcakes. You can go to this event alone, with friends, with your mom, with WHOEVER! Not to mention, when the event is over you get to take home a ½ dozen cupcakes! You will be decorating with the owner of Whisk Me Away, and the event is from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It cost $35 to take the class, and it will be one deliciously sweet time.
Gather Glass
521 Atwells Ave
Providence, RI 02909
Have you ever seen glass blowing? It’s so cool right? Did you know that there is a glass blowing studio in Providence…AND you can take classes? Why not give it a try this Valentine’s Day! Gather Glass is offering hourly classes starting at 5 PM this Valentine’s Day! It is $45/person and you can have a group up to 4 people, so bring 3 of your closest friends and make some awesome ornaments while trying something new!
Whiskey Republic
15 Bridge Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 588-5158
For a fun, but low key evening, grab your friends and head down to the Whiskey Republic for Trivia Night and $5 Flatbreads. Test your trivia skills and eat some incredibly delicious pizza, while you have an awesome time with good friends. Trivia Night goes from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. If you feel like dancing after you’ve destroyed the competition in trivia, Whiskey Wednesdays starts at 10:00 PM. The Whiskey Republic turns into one of the hottest night clubs in Providence when the clock strikes 10. You can get the best of both worlds this Valentine’s Day at The Whiskey Republic.
Go to the Movies
This isn’t an event, but sometimes being single on Valentine’s Day is a good excuse to just go grab a large bucket of popcorn, some candy and a slushy and enjoy a good movie. I recently just saw Jumanji and it was so funny I laughed through the entire film. I highly recommend seeing it if you need a good laugh. Go by yourself or with some friends and it will definitely be a good time, I mean who doesn’t love a good movie?
Stay Home!!!
This may seem like the least fun of the options on this list, but is it? Go ahead, buy a bottle of wine (or your preferred beverage,) put on your favorite Netflix show (or Hulu, whatever), order a pizza, grab some Girl Scout cookies, put on your pajamas, plop down on your couch or in your bed and relax, because who cares? It’s just another day of the week right?