Photo by rpmaxwellCRAFTS: 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: “Wuv, true wuv,” is why you should gather at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse’s (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA) screening of The Princess Bride tonight. Well, love and R.O.U.S.’s (Rodents Of Unusual Size). The 7:00 p.m. showing has sold out, but there are still tickets for the 9:50 p.m. event. $8.
STORYTELLING: Love to kiss and tell? So do the participants in tonight’s SpeakeasyDC event: Making Whoopie: Stories about Sex at the Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW). Doors 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. $15 cash at the door.
BEER: Flowers and chocolate are great…when they’re brewed in beer! Indulge in a unique selection of these brews at Pizzeria Paradiso’s We Love Beer Valentine’s Day event. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
>> Bread and Brew’s (1247 20th Street NW) four-course Beer Love/Love Beer Dinner includes curried mussels, poached shrimp, beer short ribs, and beer-a-misu paired with a selection of Port City Beers. RSVP to (202) 466-2676 to save your space. 7:30 p.m. $50.
ZOMBIES: Zombie costumes, spooky movies on 9 screens, and DJ Metaphysical come together for the Valentine’s Zombie Massacre at the Blue Banana (3632 Georgia Avenue NW) tonight. 9:00 p.m.-close.
FOOD & DRINK: Bar Pilar’s (1833 14th Street NW) is serving up bitter and sour cocktails, with names like Cupid’s Broken Arrow, Hemingway’s Ex-Wife, and Cheap Date, for its Anti-Valentine’s Day Party tonight.
>> Againn (1099 New York Avenue NW) is offering a three-course Anti-Valentine’s Day dinner tonight, featuring saffron-mussel bisque, black pudding, roast of tamworth pork, and a number of other options. Call (202) 639-9830 for reservations. $49.
MUSIC: The Sweater Set brings A Valentine’s Day Sideshow to The Dunes (1402 Meridian Place NW) tonight, with mime Emma Jaster, artist Rodger Schultz, and cupcakes! 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10.
>> Shake it to hits from the 50s and 60s at the Back Cat’s (1811 14th Street NW) Valentine’s Day Rock and Roll Dance Party tonight. 8:00 p.m. Free.