As we enter the month of love with hopeful hearts, we’re looking forward to more cherished connections and priceless memories with our friends, families, and significant others.
Regardless of our past experiences and relationships, we all deserve to experience genuine admiration from the people we hold dear. This year, especially, we’re putting in the work to make our loved ones feel worthy of being celebrated, appreciated, and adored—not just in February, but every day.
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Whether you’re happily taken, “chronically single” and in your self-love era, stuck in the “it’s complicated” phase, or simply in the presence of irreplaceable friendships, these Valentine’s Day-themed events in Metro Manila are here to give you unforgettable experiences worth treasuring for the rest of your life.
Get ready to mark your calendars, clear your schedules, and notify your group chats with these five sentimental hangouts, which you can enjoy either by yourself or with special company:
IRL Manila’s Pitch-a-Pal and Pitch-a-Valentine Parties
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If you’re finally ready to give Cupid and his matchmaking skills a chance this year, In Real Life (IRL) Manila has you covered. The social club is hosting two fun dating events this month for single Filipinos who seek new friends or a potential match.
This week, IRL Manila is hosting the Pitch-a-Pal: Singles and Slices party for single Filipinos aged 18 to 25. Attendees can hype one another up through creative and wholesome slideshows that they can pitch to an audience of fellow singles. The event is open to young adults who want to put themselves out there or proudly support their besties in time for Valentine’s Day.
You can drop by the Pitch-a-Pal party at Shakey’s Loyola on February 6, 2026.
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Your “trentahin” friends can also spend the month of love with IRL Manila at its Pitch-a-Valentine event. Single Filipinos aged 30 and above can socialize with and pitch their friends to a warm and welcoming crowd.
The Pitch-a-Valentine party will be held on February 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at the Viandé Café and Restaurant in Circulo Verde, Quezon City.
CAST PH’s Shakespeare in the Park: Twelfth Night
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Even the bookworms and “theatre kids” in your life can spend the month of love with great company, thanks to the Company of Actors in Streamlined Theatre (CAST). In honor of Arts Month, which is also in February, CAST is bringing back its highly successful public show, Shakespeare in the Park, with a creative portrayal of The Bard’s classic comedy, Twelfth Night.
On February 7 and 8, 2026, Circuit Park will transform into a vast space for visual art and theatre—hosted by a multi-passionate community that everyone is welcome to join.
Wabi Sabi Studio’s Singles Only Arts and Crafts Fair
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The day after Valentine’s will be one-of-a-kind for everyone whose “hearts beat for art.” On February 15, 2026, Wabi Sabi Studio will dedicate an entire day to recreational workshops that best fit your solo date agendas and “Galentine’s” plans.
Attendees of the Singles Only Arts and Crafts Fair can participate in numerous artsy activities throughout the day in Pasig City, which include:
- A cake-decorating workshop,
- Crafting coffee bouquets,
- A mug-making and painting session, and
- A Wheel and Wine pottery workshop, among others.
Romance Class’s Kilig Café
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This year, our favorite Filipino romance authors are adding more life and color to the month of love at the Romance Class publishing collective’s Kilig Café. This whole-day convention, in partnership with Komiket, features panels, book-signing sessions, live readings, launches of new titles, and merchandise that will make your attendance extra memorable.
Romance Class’s Kilig Café will be open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on February 22, 2026, at Ayala Malls the 30th in Pasig City.
Sari Sari Cinema Club’s Post-Valentine’s Yearning Sesh
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Valentine’s Day celebrations aren’t complete without the bittersweet experiences that help us put our lives into perspective. For every certified “yearner” out there in need of a romantic evening at the movies, Sari Sari Bar in Makati is hosting four special screenings of iconic romance films that you wouldn’t want to miss.
At the Sari Sari Cinema Club’s Post-Valentine’s Yearning Sesh, you and your loved ones can sign up to watch the following heartfelt blockbusters:
February 18, 2026
- 7:00 PM – La La Land (2016)
- 9:30 PM – Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
February 25, 2026
- 7:00 PM – The Way We Were (1973)
- 9:30 PM – When Harry Met Sally (1989)
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How will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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