7 Valentine Day Things to Do and Events in Washington DC
Valentine's Day Card Workshop for Kids at Tudor Place: Kids 5 and up play history detectives as they tour the mansion to find old cards and adapt these designs for their own creations. (February 5 at 10:30 a.m. $7 for children of members and $10 for nonmembers. Adult chaperones free. Tudor Place, 1644 31st Street, NW. 202.965.0400.)
Valentine's Day is a Drag at Duplex Diner: The Duplex Diner presents "Valentine's Day is a Drag." They'll be open all night for dinner with a full bar. The event features drag waitresses, bartenders, and hostesses, and all donations go to support SAGE Metro DC services and advocacy for GLBT Elders. (February 12 starting at 6:00 p.m. The Duplex Diner, 2004 18th St NW. 202.265.7828.)
Logic, Luck and Love at Atlas Theatre: Watch a popular show from last year's Capital Fringe Festival. "Logic, Luck and Love" features 4 romances. (February 14 at 7:30 pm. $22 per person. Atlas Performing Arts Center, Lang Theatre, 1333 H St, NE. 240.888.9751.)
Exploring the Heart at the Medical Museum: Watch museum staff use display specimens to explain how the heart develops, and dissect hearts from reptiles, mammals, and birds. Use the supplies provided to make your own anatomically-correct cards. (February 12 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Free and open to all ages. The National Museum Of Health And Medicine (Walter Reed Army Medical Center), 6900 Georgia Avenue and Elder Street. 202.782.2673.)
Valentine's Day Yarn Swap: Feel more close knit at Overwood Restaurant's yarn swap. Bring unused skeins of yarn in a gift bag to exchange for a better match. (February 14 at 7:00 p.m. Space is limited. Overwood Restaurant, 220 North Lee Street, Alexandria. 703.535.3340.)
Locust Grove Nature Center: The staff will show you some of nature's "stranger romances" along with traditional courtship behavior. (February 12 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Program Room, Locust Grove Nature Center, 7777 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda. 301.495.2595.)
Catapalooza: The Washington Animal Rescue League presents a special Valentine's Day cat adoption event. Tour the newly renovated cat area. There are no cat adoption fees, and you enjoy free mimosas, cake, and prizes. (February 14 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Washington Animal Rescue League, 71 Oglethorpe Street, NW. 202.726.2556.)
These are all great ideas for Valentine Day things to do and events in Washington DC.
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Post a CommentAlways lots to do in that area:)
Great ideas!