Philadelphia - February 14, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Oh, look. It’s Valentine’s Day. Sigh.

FORGET
It’s V-Day
What: Head to Chestnut Street and down a few of 707 ’s new Think Pink cocktails. Ten percent of proceeds benefit the Breast Health Institute.
Why: You’ll drink pink to that.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 707 Chestnut St. (215-922-7770).

REMEMBER
It’s V-Day
What: Get coworkers, ex-friends, and lovers candy hearts with messages that come straight from the gut, the id, and the dark places.
Why: Honesty. Such a loving gesture.
When: Whenever.
Where: Online at despair.com.

DINE
With Friends
What: James holds its annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Dinner for parties of four or more.
Why: Leave your date at home (you’ll have more fun with friends) — and make reservations for the lounge.
When: Thurs., 5-10 p.m.
Where: 824 S. Eighth St. (215-629-4980).

GET
High
What: Gate presents Goodnight Stars Goodnight Air, Lilt Marathon, and Broken Connection, who give you a night of ambient electro accompanied by video art by Gift Shop.
Why: Like the last fifteen minutes of 2001: a Space Odyssey — only for 45 minutes. Can you say “Yes?”
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

JOIN
Philadelphia Archery & Gun Club
What: Trained instructors teach you to handle a pistol, rifle, or shotgun.
Why: Steel-enclosed ranges. As opposed to Styrofoam cubicle.
When: Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 831-833 Ellsworth St. (215-551-4544).

GET
Crazy
What: Vagabond holds a Midnight Madness sale with Wanderlust, a vintage trunk show hosted by the lovely duo behind Worn and Little Red Vintage.
Why: Take 50-80 percent off winter and 10 percent off spring.
When: Fri., 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 37 N. Third St. (267-671-0737).