Photo by Basic EdisFASHION: Crystal Couture kicks off tonight in Crystal City (1750 Crystal Drive Arlington VA) for five nights of fashion, runway shows, shopping, makeovers, and more. 6:00-10:00 p.m. Free.
TOOLS: Learn “everything from starting seeds and unclogging a drain to changing a bike tire and personal training” at 5th Street Ace Hardware’s (1055 5th Street NW) Ladies’ Night event tonight. Along with demos and workshops there will also be a bunch of raffle items and prizes. 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free.
MUSIC: Navigate your spaceship over to the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight for George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic. 7:00 p.m. $45.
STORY-TELLING: In honor of Valentine’s Day, People’s District is taking over the Room and Board furniture store on 14th Street NW for The Anecdote: Stories about Not Love. 7:00 p.m. $10.
>> Or, check out your other options in the Weekly Music Agenda.
FOOD & DRINK: DC Meat-Free Week continues tonight with vegetarian deals up and down H Street. Pick up $2 tempeh tacos at Argonaut (1433 H Street NE), get 10 percent off vegan/veggie items at Dangerously Delicious Pies (1339 H Street NE), score $1 off veggie sushi rolls and noodle bowls at Sticky Rice (1224 H Street NE), and more.
DANCE: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings ” brilliant artistry and passionate energy” to the Kennedy Center Opera House (2700 F Street NW) tonight, 7:00 p.m. $30-$79.