AROUND TOWN
Paper Cutting Love: Techniques and Exploration Workshop (18+)
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington | Arlington, VA
February 7 | 1:00 PM
Explore the art of paper cutting and discover the creative possibilities within positive and negative space. Whether you're inspired by the romantic charm of Valentine's Day or prefer to create timeless Victorian-inspired artwork, each participant will have the opportunity to create one or more pieces personalized to reflect your unique style.
Tea Blending 101
600 Howard Rd SE | Washington, DC
February 7 | 2:00 PM
Cultivate the City has been busy all season growing herbs in our gardens around DC. Come enjoy our spoils with us by learning how to make your own custom tea blend with our dried herbs. You'll get to experience a variety of herbal ingredients including chamomile, mint, lavender, blue butterfly pea flower, lemongrass and so much more!
Brian Curry Presents: The Good Liar (Magic and Mentalism)
Capital Hilton | 1001 16th St. NW, Washington, DC
February 7 | 8:00 PM
Get ready for an evening of mind games, magic, and mischief with Brian Curry: The Good Liar. This fast-paced mentalism show will leave you questioning what's real and what's just a clever con. Brian combines sharp with with mind-blowing tricks, making you laugh one moment and gasp the next. Whether he's reading your thoughts, predicting your choices, or weaving a web of delightful deception, his charm and skill will keep you on the edge of your seat.
19th Annual DC Tango Weekend Festival
Forever Dancing Ballroom | 5818 Seminary Rd. Suite B, Bailey's Crossroads, VA
February 13 &14 | 8:30 PM
DC Tango Weekend Festival is an exhilarating Argentine Tango experience in Washington, DC. Enjoy world-class instruction, vibrant social dancing, live music, and captivating Tango shows.
Event Highlights: Two beautifully decorated milongas on the largest, smoothest dance floor in the DMV area, performances by two outstanding Tango ensembles, professional and participant performances showcasing incredible talent, and a welcoming atmosphere for all experience levels
Valentine's Ball for Brain Cancer (21+)
Embassy of France | 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW, Washington, DC
February 14 | 7:00 PM
Join Gray for Glioblastoma for our 2nd annual Valentine's evening at La Maison Frangaise of the French Embassy to support brain cancer research. The event will have entertainment, professional photography, complimentary bites, desserts, and an open bar. The event will also showcase a range of engaging activations, all centered around the cause and mission.
Sweet & Sour: Valentine's Day Comedy Show (18+)
Silver Spring Black Box Theatre | Silver Spring, MD
February 14 | 7:30 PM
Do you LOVE Valentine's Day? Sticky sweet, lovestruck, SO cute and all googly-eyed mushiness? Or do you HATE Valentine's Day? Sourpuss, eye-rolling, don't-get-me-started-on-couples, can't stand this capitalist holiday?
Whatever camp you belong to, THIS is the show for you. We will celebrate love and roast the holiday that brings it to us on a candy-red, heart-shaped platter. At your service are the funniest comics to hit the stage.
Dauphine's 5th Annual Mardi Gras: Birds of a Feather
Dauphine's | Washington, DC
February 15 | 6:00 PM
Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and so much excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans and we hope to bring a taste of that to you here in D.C.!
Your ticket includes open bar, delicious food from the team at Dauphine's, live entertainment, and so much more! VIP Early Admission Ticket - 6:00PM doors open.
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"How Do We Know That?": Documenting the Slave Jail at 1315 Duke Street
Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden | Alexandria, VA
February 21 | 2:00 PM
Join city archaeologist Benjamin Skolnik as he discusses the history of the domestic slave trade in Alexandria by digging for the answers. Since 2020, Dr. Skolnik has been at the forefront of documenting the history of the former slave jail at 1315 Duke Street (Freedom House) and is the author of several publications and presentations on the subject.
DC Lunar New Year Parade
Chinatown | Washington, DC
February 22 | 2:00 PM
Join us for a vibrant community-based parade featuring various cultural and community performers. The grand finale will include a spectacular firecracker show in the middle of H Street. The 2026 Annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade is hosted and organized by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC (CCBA) in partnership with the DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA). In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4724!
Grand Marshal Celebration for the 2026 Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria | Autograph Collection Alexandria, VA
February 27 | 7:00 PM
Join the Ballyshaners for a festive evening celebrationg Mike Richards, Grand Marshal of the 2026 Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade. Enjoy lovely bites, a signature welcome cocktail, live music, a silent auction and more. For more information about tickets, the parade, and our organization, please visit our website.
Michael Pollan A World Appears with Adrienne LaFrance
Sidwell Friends Meeting House | 3825 Wisconsin Ave.,Washington DC
February 27 | 7:00 AM
Join us for an evening in conversation with Michael Pollan for his latest book, A WORLD APPEARS. From the #1New York Times bestselling author ofHow to Change Your Mind, a panoptic exploration of consciousness--what it is, who has it, and why--and a meditation on the essence of our humanity.
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Family-Friendly Fun this February
Mardi Gras at The Wharf | wharfdc.com
Celebrate Mardis Gras in DC – Feb. 17. Go all-out in the District. Each year, Mardi Gras at The Wharf brings the energy with a parade (featuring stilt walkers, jugglers, the Mardi Gras king and queen, floats and lots more), a dance party with live music and a fireworks spectacular.
Capitol Hill Volleyball Classic | capitolhillvolleyball.com
Founded in 2007, this 1,000+ team USA Volleyball seeding tournament held in the nation's capital champions youth sports and athletes.
Celebrate President's Day | mountvernon.org
Whether you know it as our first president's birthday or a day to celebrate them all, the nation's capital presents unique ways to engage with the history and legacy of U.S. leaders. Visit and celebrate our first president at his home for free on February 16, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Bubble Planet Experience | bubble-planet.com/washington-dc/
Voyage through fantastical, pastel landscapes designed to appeal to all 5 senses. Dive into an underwater world and visit dwellers beneath the sea. Take a dip into an ocean of living balloons. Step inside a giant bubble and enter a colorful and distorted bubbly planet. And so much more.
All Creation Sings| museumofthebible.org/all-creation-sings
Inspired by Psalm 148, All Creation Sings draws the viewer through immersive, vibrant displays and a deep expression of worship. Join us as we partner with CREATR to bring a unique perspective to worship as uncovered in the stories of the Bible.
NOVA Wild Animal Safari | novawild.org
Visit NOVA Wild just outside DC. Drive-through safari, walk exhibits & animal encounters. Explore 30 acres of wilderness near D.C. Experience over 40 species & interactive zoo. Science-Based Approach. Team Of Experts.
Planet Word | planetwordmuseum.org
Planet Word is an interactive museum in Washington, D.C., dedicated to language and words, located in the historic Franklin School. It features immersive, technology-driven exhibits where visitors can paint with words, explore the history of writing, test their public speaking skills, and learn about the diversity of global languages through hands-on activities. The museum offers a unique, self-guided experience focused on renewing a love for literacy and language.