Published: May 8, 2020
Updated: February 4, 2022
By: Frances Ellison
Though COVID-19 restrictions* are still in place to some degree throughout most of the region, there's still plenty of room to be creative with your next date night. Being at home is rough, but an exciting new activity with someone special can help to ease the pressure.
Here is a list of some fun virtual events that you can enjoy from home with a partner, friends or even by yourself!
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*Please be sure to view and participate in these activities safely. For up-to-date information on the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 restrictions, visit their official website.
Have you ever wanted something so bad, you'd strike a deal with the devil? Learn about the legend of Robert Leroy Johnson, a blues musician who risked it all, in Me and the Devil, a virtual musical from Lantern Theater Company.
Naked at the Museum: A Valentine's Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Put your partner to the ultimate test with Naked at the Museum: A Valentine's Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt from Watston Adventures! You and your team of up to 6 people (couples game night anyone?) will follow clues to find the hidden nudity in art museums around the world. You'll answer quirky questions and meet an exciting cast of characters as you "travel" to museums in this fun, at-home scavenger hunt.
Unwind and recenter with this virtual yoga series from Scott Arboretum. Each class will focus on a different tree or plant from the Arboretum, so you'll be surrounded by the beauty of nature while you work through your yoga poses. With an empathsis on gentle and comfortable movement, this class is definitely beginner friendly.
Surprise your partner with a night at the opera with Opera Philadelphia's La voix humaine. Led by star soprano Patricia Racette, La voix humaine tells the story of a woman struggling to cope with an unrequited love. You can see this and many other moving performances on Opera Philadelphia's virtual channel.