February is known for three things: Groundhogs’ day, a three-day holiday weekend called President’s day and the biggest lover’s holiday that happens to fall in between those two dates, yes V-day or Valentine’s Day! The Hallmark holiday that brings together all couple and non-couple people to celebrate either love or singleness, have your pick!
- It’s never too early in the week to celebrate love and who does like Chocolate and Cocktails? Tomorrow there is a great event you should check out: Valentine’s Day Cocktails and Chocolate: The Ultimate Pairing. They will show how well chocolate and cocktails go together with plenty of samples, tastings, and tips for the ultimate Valentine’s Day Experience.
Couple and non-couple friendly for $50.
Location: Shop Made in DC – Wharf SW
2. Next on the list is one of the main ingredients in making love last, laughter! Check out this Sweet & Sour Valentine’s Day Comedy Show a perfect pre-Valentines day event for lovers and non-lovers alike. The event features several comedian performers and tickets cost $25. Location: Busboys and Poets – Takoma NW
3. Of course no Valentine’s day event list is complete without a singles’ dating event. No need to worry about securing one date for V-Day when you can have several mini dates. For $30 and the promise eligible professionals in one room sounds like great odds! Professionals in the City is hosting a speed dating event for single professionals and you will have the opportunity to experience many first dates in one evening of fun and excitement. The biggest irony or sad truth is the event still needs more men (as of February 10th) – women out numbering men at a singles event that’s new?! Singles – Only
Location: Finn and Porter – NW
4. So, there’s a little parallel holiday to Valentine’s Day create to celebrate the love you have for your lady friends, whether they’re single or not, called Galentines’s Day. Ever heard of it? Well there are tons of Galentine events all over the District. The Brown Beauty Co-Op is hosting a day social event featuring specialty sips & treats. Grab your best shoes and make sure to visit this free event to drink, laugh and make new gal pals! Gals only sorry fellas – Free.99
Location: Washington DC NW
5. If you manage to survive all the roses, teddy bears and chocolates this Friday you will need the ultimate Brunch revival. We all know there’s two things on a DC to-do list, became a political and go to Brunch. This Valentine’s day is perfect because it’s a holiday weekend too! No Work, No School on Monday, so make sure to check out this premium Breakfast-Inclusive party. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast and grabs some amazing cocktails you have just survived V-Day!
