Elisabeth Grant

Photo by rpmaxwell CRAFTS: Enjoy crafts, craft beers, and a scavenger hunt at the latest installment of Handi-hour at the Renwick Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). Admission price includes two drinks, snacks, and craft supplies. 5:30-8:00 p.m. $20 (cash only at the door), $5 for each additional drink. MOVIE:... continue reading on DCist

Photo by philliefan99 POETRY: Mothertongue brings powerful spoken word poetry to the Anti-Valentine's Day Slam at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. 8:00 p.m. $8. MOVIES: Watch this year's Oscar nominated animated shorts at 7:45 p.m. or live action shorts at 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. at... continue reading on DCist

Photo by greauxe FRIDAY SPY: Participate in "espionage activities," test your spy skills, and enjoy "clandestine cocktails" at the Spy at Night event at the International Spy Museum (800 F Street NW). 6:00-11:00 p.m. $19.95 general admission to museum exhibitions, $14.95 Operation Spy at Night, $27.95 combination general admission... continue reading on DCist

Photo by B.W. Johnson ART: Peruse artwork while you enjoy Flying Dog Brewery's Spring Ale and live music from The Potomac Heelsplitters at Hillyer Art Space's (9 Hillyer Court NW) Beer and Bluegrass event tonight. 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. >> ACTIVATE from RAW:natural born... continue reading on DCist

Photo by Fitsum Belay/iLLIMETER MOVIE: AFI Silver Theatre (8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD) is hosting a series of Screen Valentines: Great Movie Romances through March 7. Tonight, see The African Queen starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. 6:30 p.m. $11.50. MUSIC: Veronica Falls brings shoegaze and indie-pop to... continue reading on DCist