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    11 Things To Do When You're Single In New York On Valentine's Day

    Being single gets a bad reputation. Being single on Valentine's Day gets an even worse one. The truth is, being single, especially in NYC, is the best! So instead of being told you need vodka to make your Valentine's Day bearable, try some of these activities instead! (vodka optional)

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    1. Tinder Live With The OTNB Cast

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    It's a few days early, but why not celebrate your single life by making fun of Tinder at the Knitting Factory!

    Check it out!

    2. The AKC Meet The Breeds Event

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    No man to buy you a puppy for Valentine's Day? No problem! Spend the day snuggling all the dogs you want!

    Come and play!

    3. The Fake Engagement Ring

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    Step 1: go to a restaurant.

    Step 2: put fake engagement rings into glasses of champagne

    Step 3: enjoy the show!

    4. Cupid's Undie Run

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    Don't let those sexy undies go to waste! Also it's for charity, so that's good.

    Care to join?

    5. Enjoy A Movie

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    Sneaking wine into 50 Shades of Grey anyone?

    6. Sex Ed With A Sense Of Humor

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    If you're not having sex, you may as well laugh about it!

    Time to get educated!

    7. Reservation Auction

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    Nothing more satisfying than holding all the power. Call some swanky restaurants, make some reservations, proceed to auction them off to desperate gentlemen.

    8. Pamper Yourself!

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    You don't need a date for an excuse to get all dolled up. Get your hair done, nails done, a massage. TREAT YOURSELF!

    9. One LARGE Frozen Hot Cocoa Please

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    Valentine's Day is all about the chocolate...you don't need a date for that. That's what Serendipity is for!

    10. Bloody Valentine At Blood Manor

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    Because Valentine's Day is about hearts, and hearts pump blood and there's a lot of blood in haunted houses. That adds up right?

    Do you dare?

    11. Dinners In The Dark

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    You can't be jealous of happy couples if you can't SEE the happy couples.

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