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On sale now! Events in the ~ future ~ that you may want to buy tickets for before they sell out:

Co-work with us! (2/27), tunes: Blood Orange (3/3), tunes: FKA twigs (3/18), new exhibitions at the Glenstone (through March), volunteer for 2026 Wammie Music Awards (happening 3/28), tunes: Light Beams (3/28), tunes: Jordan Ward (4/19), tunes: PinkPantheress (5/3 & 5/4), tunes: Courtney Barnett (5/10)

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Wednesday February 11

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Do you hear the people sing? Singing the songs of breakups past

The People’s Choir is back at DC9. The basic gist is the venue plays songs with lyric videos and everyone sings along. This week’s theme? Iconic breakup songs. (7:30pm)

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Our own Sundance

DC Independent Film Festival launches today - with shorts, animation, documentaries, workshops and more running through Monday. Take a chance and discover something new. (all day)

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Also || Slate Political Gabfest 20th anniversary, writing workshop: the modern fairytale, watercolor bookmarks, Brianne on Your Block, Nothing Up My Sleeve opens, growing orchids at home, comedy: stand up for your neighbors, art: both and, valentine’s wordplay, restorative yoga, artists & educators, comedy raising money for those impacted by ICE, tunes: 454 / Pig The Gemini, film: Amelie

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Thursday February 12

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We’re really going for ‘torture single people’ today

Talk about being single, but make it academic! Profs & Pints hosts a lecturer on the rise of being single. (6pm)
It’s a dating workshop! Dig into how to make a good profile (lots of fish photos), good messages (messages about fish) and setting up dates (to go fishing). (7pm)
Or watch Awkward Sex and the City with comedian Natalie Wall as she talks all things comedy and sex. (7pm)

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Also || Bernstein, Bruch and Schubert, orchid arrangement workshop, murder bimbo, cleveland park themed trivia, batting cage comedy, bmore symphony orchestra, galentines comedy, twice night, orchid care workshop, seltzer comedy show, spa night self care, new exhibitions at the Glenstone, Sip & Shop, tunes: The Black Heart Procession, tunes: Black Belt Eagle Scout / Mato Wayuhi, free bluegrass festival, film: Boogie Nights

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Friday February 13

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Well actually, every day is Galentine’s if you’re lesbian

But for the unlucky ones, celebrate Galentine’s at Black Cat with DJs, pole dancers, tarot and love readings, and more. Dress in your “devine feminine” best and dance the night away. (8pm)

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I’m coming to the cottage

Yaoi is finally mainstream enough to have a dance party dedicated to it. Wow. We’ve come so far. Get your fujoshi on and celebrate with this Heated Rivalry party x Drag King Show. (11pm)

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Also || 15th century love songs, black sabbath and ozzy night, clay earring workshop, repro shabbat, Galentines Day at Metro Ties, Conscious Speed Dating, singles night at Bourbon Steak, collage workshop, art opening: Body Politic, SZA dance party, tunes: runo plum, tunes: schur

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Saturday February 14

For those celebrating:

It’s chocolate. Follow chocolate as it transforms from blossom to beverage and get a special lesson from NMAI Executive Chef Alex Strong on making mole and Tres Leches hot chocolate. (10am)
Be zine? Make a Victorian puzzle purse, swap some zines, and maybe find a new crush? (1pm)
My heart. Stop by Rhizome for art vendors, speed dating (or friending!!), and an open mic. What else could ya want? (5pm)

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For those abstaining:

Need wood? Ward 8 Woods Conservancy cleans up Sheppard Parkway, the largest wooded area in Ward 8. (10:30am)
Walk it out. Join a walking tour highlighting the lesser known history of Black Georgetown and hear the stories of those who made it their home. (2pm)
Detach. Those. Strings! Clarendon Ballroom throws a Galentine’s rooftop party for the girls (but boys can go too, I guess). (7pm)

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Also || sweet & sour day comedy, love never fails at O Museum, live embarrassing valentine’s show, storydistrict: sucker for love, exquisite corpse at rhizome, NIH Philharmonia: Different Colors of Love, the NGA shows Casablanca, valentine’s calligraphy, hearts and locks, georgetown chamber orchestra, lush: lesbian club night, metrosexual, free p*ssy?

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Sunday February 15

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Bringing back the magic of Wii nights in your parent’s basement

Head to Pikio Taco for a phone free video game pop-up night. Play wii, guitar hero, mario kart, and more! Truly the magic of the early 2000s. (5-9pm)

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The good times? I think we should let them roll

Drink, dance, and get decked out in beads! Fat Tuesday’s just around the corner.

Stop by the Wharf for a parade at 3:30, then stay for the live music, food specials, and fireworks. (3pm)
Or head to H Street to catch the Eastern High School Blue & White Marching Machine, followed by the DC Warriors drumline and a drum-off off with Malik Stewart. Plus, a moon bounce!!! (12pm)

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Also || valentine’s sweets swap, 15th century love songs, Valentines flashband showcase at The Pocket, living the dream singing the dream, 2026 mid-atlantic grain conference, burlesque and variety show brunch, crafty workshop for galentines day, lvrs & frnds, illustration and animation for teens, remembering J Dilla, Sandy Ewen at Rhizome, Black History Concert w/ Accord Symphony, canned comedy (stand up and food drive), documenting birds & biodiversity, church on sunday

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Monday February 16

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Go-go to this event!

It’s Roll Call volume 3 at the Howard Theatre! Hosted by DC Public Library & Friends this first-come-first-serve free event features the Mature Clientele Band and more guests. (2pm)

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The Year of the Fire Horse

It’s midnight madness! Join the 1882 Foundation in ringing in the new year on the streets of Chinatown to bless local businesses and spread luck. (11:30pm)

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Also || profs and pints: george washington never declared independence, an agent’s guide on building a nonfiction writing career, lincoln’s life, death, & legacy, winter bird walk, film: Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk, re:mixed mondays

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Tuesday February 17

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Who has voiced a skunk, an elderly sloth, and the ghost of Harriet Tubman?

The illustrious Wanda Sykes! The Emmy-winning comedian, writer, and actress takes the DC Improv stage and makes you laugh your socks off. (7pm)

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We have Milano Cortina at home

And by home, I mean our favorite home away from home, the Mt. Pleasant Library! Pop in to catch bobsled, women’s single skating short program, and the men’s ice hockey playoffs (and maybe check out a novel or two). (9:30am)

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Also || profs & pints: our bodies, our minds, DC Casineros, Mardi Gras at Bold Fork Books, tunes: Margo Price, how equality wins, honoring Sterling A. Brown, film: Just Mercy, documentary series: The 1619 Project, Chinese New Year spirits tasting, erasure poems workshop, tunes: Juliana Riolino, advanced salsa class, tunes: Margo Price, dumplings cooking class