Past Valentine’s Event Examples

2025 Valentine’s Day Weekend Live Music

This Valentine’s Day Weekend event has passed. We’re keeping this page as an example of the live music, prix fixe dining, BYOB-friendly atmosphere, and homemade Valentine’s meals guests enjoyed at Kat’s Café & Restaurant in 2025. For current Valentine’s Day plans, menus, reservations, and announcements, visit our Valentine’s Day Dinner & Live Music page.

The 1st Annual Valentine’s Day Weekend Live Music event (2/14/25 – 2/16/25) at Kat’s Cafe & Restaurant happened in style! Guests enjoyed live music from talented local musicians – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In addition to the regular menu, Chef Kat prepared a special prix fixe menu just for the occasion along with featured specials.

As an added treat, guests were allowed to bring classic vinyl records during lunch hours each day. It was a great 3-Day event!

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Local Musicians Paul and Loretta, duet pair called "The Troubles" posing by the Heckscherville Shamrock painted in the Irish flag colors, having a guitar, banjo, and coal miners' pickax resting against the painted boulder rock.
The Troubles on Friday
A smiling Chef Kat in an apron poses with a guitarist during a live music event at Kat’s Café & Restaurant.
Hardock Live on Saturday
Local Musician John Derek Performing Music Live on the Guitar and Keyboard.
John Derk on Sunday
Local Musician

2025 Performance Line Up

Local and regional talented performers from the 2025 Valentine’s Day Weekend Live Music event are featured below. Guests enjoyed delicious food, a welcoming ambiance, and other exciting surprises. The dining experience at Kat’s was memorable with great food and the addition of live music!

Live music duet at Kat’s Café & Restaurant with both musicians seated and the man playing the guitar while the female sings and plays the tambourine.

February 14, 2025 (Friday)

On February 14, 2025, guests enjoyed a Valentine’s Day duet performance by Paul and Loretta from The Troubles. The now duet is a local Irish American band with musical roots in rock, traditional Irish, bluegrass, coal cracker, and the blues.

Coal Region

February 15, 2025 (Saturday)

On February 15, 2025, Denny Hardock was back at Kat’s Café & Restaurant, Saturday from 4-7pm, with his acoustic guitar, vocals, and pleasant accompaniment. Despite his long absences, Kat’s is always thrilled to see Denny transform into a one-man band again, captivating guests with his electrifying musical journey known as Hardrock Live.

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Come support our local business and its musicians.

Enjoy real, good food paired with live music.

February 16, 2025 (Sunday)


On February 16, 2025, John Derk closed out the 3-Day Valentine’s Weekend Event at Kat’s Café & Restaurant with an acoustic set and serenaded us with musical favorites from the 60s through the 90s. Everyone liked his performance so much that he came back in 2026 with a duet! Both times it was an unforgettable evening of great food and live music.

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John Derk playing his guitar and keyboard with a speaker in the background during Kat’s Café & Restaurant live music event in 2025 for Valentine's Day weekend.
Reserved table sign at Kat's Café & Restaurant for dine-in reservations.

Reservations are Encouraged

Kat’s is known for the fresh quality of the food it offers. That’s why it helps to have an idea of how many guests to expect. This helps the kitchen plan ahead. Walk-ins are always welcome, but reservations are encouraged. If interested in attending a future event, reserve a table in advance.

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2026 Valentine’s Day—Brunch, Dinner & Live Music

This Valentine’s Day event has also passed. The 2026 Valentine’s Day event at Kat’s Café & Restaurant was unforgettable. Guests enjoyed a special brunch all day and a 3-course dinner menu prepared from scratch by Chef Kat, extended hours, and a live music evening performance in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Brunch Was Served All Day

A special brunch was served all day in addition to the regular menu and 3-course prix fixe dinner options.

  • 2026 Valentine’s Day promotional flyer for Kat’s Café & Restaurant with a pink and burgundy heart-themed background and a photo of two performers singing. Text highlights: “Brunch all day,” “Chef crafted 3-course dinner,” and “BYOB welcome.” Hours: “Open 10 AM–9 PM • Live music 5–8 PM.” “Duet by John Derk & Allison Bordlemay (American Idol).” Address: “236 Sunbury St., Minersville, PA.” Reservations: “Call 570-399-5529… Details: www.kats.cafe.”

3-Course Dinner

Each dinner course included two chef-selected options — all homemade and crafted for sharing for Valentine’s Day at Kat’s.

Valentine’s Day Menu for Kat’s Café & Restaurant featuring a 3-course meal ($75 per person): Starters—berry salad with 3 large shrimp or 2 sliders (1 beef & 1 kielbasa); Entrées—cast iron cooked salmon with roasted potatoes and sautéed garlic-spinach or smoked brisket with roasted potatoes and root vegetables medley; Desserts—slice of homemade cake or cheesecake/crème brûlée in a mason jar; note to see regular menu for more items; signed “Chef Kat.”

This special menu was offered on Saturday (Feb 14) for Valentine’s Day only.

Cast iron cooked salmon topped with a grilled lemon slice, served with roasted potatoes and a sautéed seasonal vegetable medley as part of Kat’s Café & Restaurant Valentine’s Day dinner in Minersville, PA.

Includes:

  • Starter: Berry Salad with Shrimp or Sliders (Beef & Kielbasa)
  • Entrée: Cast Iron Salmon w/ Roasted Potatoes & Garlic-Spinach or Smoked Brisked w/ Root Vegetable Medley
  • Dessert: Homemade Cake or Cheesecake / Crème Brûlée in a Mason Jar
  • Complimentary coffee, tea, or soda with your 3-course meal.
Smoked brisket entrée plated with roasted potatoes and a roasted vegetable medley, featured as part of Kat’s Café & Restaurant Valentine’s Day dinner in Minersville, PA.
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Live Music Event at Kat’s Café & Restaurant featuring a 3-course prix fixe dinner and live music by John Derk and Allison Bordlemay performing as a duet from 5–8 PM, with extended hours in Minersville, Pennsylvania.
Duet

Live Music

Guests enjoyed live music on Saturday evening for Valentine’s Day featuring John Derk and Allison Bordlemay performing together as a duet.


John Derk has played at Kat’s in the past and keyboards in a Stevie Nicks tribute band and performed with a Reba McEntire impersonator. He has shared the stage with artists such as Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. Allison Bordlemay was a contestant on American Idol Season 7, advancing to the Hollywood Round, and also appeared as a contestant on The Voice.


Together, they brought a dynamic mix of experience, musicianship, and vocal talent—creating the perfect atmosphere for a memorable Valentine’s Day celebration at Kat’s as always.

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Good times and happy memories!

Relax and Enjoy

BYOB

Guests were permitted to bring their favorite wine or beer to pair with their meals. Kat’s provided the glassware and corkscrew service. The BYOB policy is subject to change.

Two people toast with wine glasses over a meal during a romantic dinner.
Reserved table sign at Kat's Café & Restaurant for dine-in reservations.

Reservations Strongly Recommended

Valentine’s Day is among the busiest nights of the year — seats fill fast. To ensure the best experience, we encourage you to book early.

📞 Call 570-399-5529 or click below to reserve now.

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