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BEER & BIRTHDAY: Alexandria’s Port City Brewing Company (3950 Wheeler Avenue) celebrates its third birthday today. To mark the occasion, they’ll be releasing a new, limited edition beer dubbed Colossal Three. Look for this spicy, hoppy brew on tap at area bars and restaurants, or at Port City’s tasting room in Alexandria. – Alicia Mazzara
TOUR & POUR: Beginning tonight, Bluejacket (300 Tingey Street SE) will start offering tours. Free, first-come, first-serve tours of the brewery will be offered six times on Friday and Saturday, and a $22 tasting tour that includes five pours and requires a reservation leaves at 2:30 and 3 p.m. Call 202-524-4862 for more information.
JAZZ: Bohemian Caverns (2001 11th Street NW) is hosting an amazing one-night only event on Friday that should not be missed. Drumming great Tootie Heath is teaming with Ethan Iverson, pianist forThe Bad Plus, and bassist Ben Street for 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $22 in advance/$25 at the door. — Sriram Gopal
SATURDAY
ICE SKATING: Throw on your ice skates and leg warmers for Rockville Town Square ice rink’s (131 Gibbs Street, Rockville, MD) 2nd Annual 80s Nite this Saturday. The rink will be neon pink for the occasion and you’ll skate to Madonna, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, and other 80s artists. 6-10 p.m. — Lis Grant
FOOD & DRINK: Jaleo (480 7th Street NW) is rolling out a new brunch menu on Saturday. Save room for fresh dishes like Pan de Cristal con Tomate y Sardinas José Andrés (toast topped with tomato and Spanish sardines); Huevos a la Cubana (sautéed rice with tomato, fried egg and Ibérico pork belly); and hot chocolate and churros for dessert. – Alicia Mazzara
JAZZ: Esperanza Spalding will perform on Saturday, this time at the Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) as part of The Spring Quartet, a super group comprised of Spalding, saxophonist Joe Lovano, drumming legend Jack DeJohnette and pianist Leonardo Genovese. 8 p.m. Tickets $51.50 to $62. — Sriram Gopal
SINGALONG: Fans of Pete Seeger will gather at the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza at 4 p.m. to say farewell to the folk singer through song. Bring an instrument and your sense of justice.
ROLLER DERBY: Before you celebrate (or ignore) Super Bowl Sunday, consider Roller Derby Saturday at the D.C. Armory (2001 East Capitol Street SE). “Scare Force One faces the Cherry Blossom Bombshells in a rematch of last season’s championship at 4 p.m., followed by the DC DemonCats against the Majority Whips.”
SUNDAY
SUPER BOWL: “Eat for Free, and Drink for Almost Free” at Jack Rose Dining Saloon’s (2007 18th Street NW) Super Bowl Party this Sunday. Receive free chili and cornbread and wash it down with $5 pints, punch, and whiskey. Other food on the menu, like their duck fat fries, will be offered for half-price. 5-11 p.m. — Lis Grant
PARADE: Head to Chinatown for the annual Chinese Lunar New Year parade, which features Chinese Dragon Dances, fireworks and live musical performances. Starts at 2 p.m. at Sixth and I streets NW.
APPRECIATION: The Satellite Room (2047 9th Street NW) is celebrating Bill Murray Appreciation Day this Sunday. Come out for Groundhog Day (which will be shown over and over) as well as some other Bill Murray movie classics. There will also be a Bill Murray-themed drink menu offering gems like a “Stay Puft Marshmallow Milkshake” and a food menu that will include items like “The Zuul Plate Special.” 5 p.m.-close. — Lis Grant
GROUNDHOG DAY: Potomac Phil, a stuffed groundhog, will once again be in Dupont Circle to offer weather and political predictions. “Live accordion music, polka dancers, puppet show, VIP celebrities and more” can be found at the Dupont Circle fountain beginning at 7:30 a.m.
