Thursday, Feb. 5 Politics and Prose presents Malcolm Gladwell 8:15 p.m. WHERE: Avalon Theatre, 5615 Connecticut Ave. N.W. METRO: Check wmata.com for bus routes. INFO: Come watch the be-fro-ed "outlier" himself discuss his latest book. After all, he did get his start in motivational speaking. COST: $6
Friday, Feb. 6 The Soulfuck 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat, Backstage, 1811 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: While Eighties Mayhem is going on upstairs, all the truly hip cats will be getting down downstairs to '60s and '70s soul and funk. COST: Free
Sunday, Feb. 8 "Émile Cohl, Animator" 2 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery of Art, Fourth St. and Constitution Ave. N.W. METRO: Smithsonian (blue and orange lines) INFO: The earliest works of Émile Cohl, the progenitor of animated cartoons, are on display in this rare event. COST: Free
Monday, Feb. 9 Our City Film Fest 11 a.m. WHERE: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: Nine films focus on our beloved District through the lens of the filmmaker. Each showing requires separate admission. COST: $8.50/showing
Tuesday, Feb. 10 Goblin Cock 8:30 p.m. WHERE: DC9, 1940 Ninth St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: Doom metal isn't always serious. This Californian quintet take on the lighter side of drone. COST: $10
Wednesday, Feb. 11 Valentine Cards Workshop 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. WHERE: National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. METRO: Union Station (red line) INFO: Use canceled stamps, and your imagination to wow your loved ones in this unique opportunity. COST: Free
