1. The Importance of Being Earnest with the Shakespeare Theatre Company
What: An vivid stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play follows Algernon Moncrieff, a young gentleman traversing the high society of victorian England.
When: Through March 16
Where: Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th St NW Washington, D.C. 20004.
Price: Tickets start at $20
2. Ice skating at the Sculpture Garden
What: For couples that like to chill, the National Gallery of Art opens an ice rink through March.
When: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m
Where: National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Price: $8 for adults
3. Winter beer tasting with local historian and beer connoisseur Garrett Peck
What: Local author of “Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in Washington D.C.” and historian Garrett Peck will be at Politics & Prose for a frosty tasting of winter beers.
When: Feb. 15 at 8 p.m.
Where: Politics & Prose, 5105 Connecticut Ave. NW. Washington D.C., 20008
Price: $20 for attendance
4. Medium Rare
What: For one price, Medium Rare offers a set menu of simple design. Sliced tender steak, crisp fries and zesty salad.
When: Opens after 1 p.m.
Where: 3500 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Price: $19.75
5. Amel Larrieux: Come Be Our Valentine
What: Soul singer Amel Larrieux, along with The Howard Theatre, invites couples to join them for a night of music, fun and smooth R&B.
When: Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Where: The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington D.C. 20001
Price: $10 per person
6. Delta Rae at the 9:30 Club
What: Delta Rae hails from North Carolina, but their music runs as deep as the Mississippi River. With hits like “Bottom of the River” and “If I Loved You,” they’ll be at the 9:30 Club shaking the place up.
When: Feb.. 15 at 7 p.m.
Where: 9:30 Club, V St. NW Washington D.C. 20001
Price: Tickets subject to availability.
7. Mother Courage and Her Children at the Arena Stage
What: Kathleen Turner (“Romancing the Stone”) stars as a epically humorous bon vivant in a staging of Bertolt Brecht’s play “Mother Courage and Her Children.”
When: Through March 9
Where: The Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth Street SW, Washington D.C. 20024.
Price: $45-75
8. Princess Bride at the Alamo Drafthouse Arlington
What: A Valentine’s Day screening of “The Princess Bride.” Inconceivable! Loves need not quarrel during this event.
When: Feb 14 at 6:30 and 9:30
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Arlington, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA
Price: $10
9:“Jonathan Wilson with The Black Tapes”:http://www.sixthandi.org/event/jonathan-wilson/
What: Jonathan Wilson is another artist from North Carolina. He moved to Los Angeles and began a music career that encapsulates the type of music Joni Mitchell and Jim Morrison would play.
When Feb. 16 at 8 pm
Where: Sixth & I Synagogue, 600 I St. NW Washington D.C. 20001
Price: $20 at the door, $18 dollars in advance
10: House of Card Season 2 on Netflix
What: Where ever you fall on the political spectrum, many can agree that “House of Cards” has provided positively succulent meat for viewers. The Netflix series returns this Valentine’s Day. Love be damned in politics, Rep. Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey, “The Usual Suspects”) is back.
When: Feb. 15
Where: Online
Price: $7.99 a month for subscription services.
11: DC Metro Chocolate Tours
What: D.C. delights are at the heart of this tour that leads guests to taste some delicious chocolate treats from various Washington, D.C. eateries.
When: Sat. and Sun. Times vary
Where: Destination of your choosing from Georgetown to U-Street.
Price: $48
12: Marc Chagall: Orphee at the National Gallery of Art
What: Marc Chagall, modernist and surrealist, arrived in Georgetown to visit friends, Evelyn and John Nef. Chagall left behind a large mosaic now on display at the NGA.
When: Open throughout the months
Where: 4th and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565
Price: Free
13. Love Songs: The Beatles
What: Expect a large set list at The Hamilton when a host of artists from The Walking Sticks to The Lofgren Brothers will take the stage for a night of love songs by The Beatles. Also in time for the 50th anniversary of the bands formation.
When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: 600 14th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005
Price: $30
