Photo by Mike Maguire.
Friday
BOWIE: Four bands perform David Bowie covers plus their own original songs. Mason Inn (2408 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 9 p.m. Free
SINGLES: Mingle with other singles at Washingtonian’s Singles Soiree featuring sweets, cocktails, music, and the dating gameshow “Singled Out DC”. Penn Social (801 E Street NW) 8-10 p..m $15-20 ticket price includes two drink tickets
DANCE: Experience the life cycle of rice as performed by the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street NW) 7 p.m. $19-75 7 p.m. Saturday show also available
Saturday
HACKATHON: Join civic hackers, transportation experts, urban planners, and academics at the Vision Zero Hackathon hosted by The District Department of Transportation and OpenGov Hub. Using data from crashes, moving violations, and parking violations, participants can “code their way to fresh insights about transportation safety.” OpenGov Hub (1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 500) 9 a.m.- 4p.m.
PLANES: Watch as the D.C. Maxecuters fly their model airplanes in the National Building Museum’s Great Hall, then design a paper airplane and watch it get launched at 20 mph. National Building Museum (401 F Street NW) 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free
STROMBOLI: Try a Stuff’t Stromboli when they pop-up at Right Proper Brewing Company’s Brookland Tasting Room. (920 Girard Street NE) 1-9 p.m.
Sunday
ART: Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe‘s Valentine’s Day event will feature soul by Sweet Earl Greene and live painting by D.C. artist Qupid. (2477-2475 18th Street NW) 6-11 p.m. Free entry.
COCKTAILS: Your RSVP to Capitol Standard Magazine’s QLIKD: Not Another Boring Valentine’s Day includes a complimentary Whistle Pig cocktail. Upgrade to VIP entry for $15, and you’ll get a second cocktail, sweet treats, and special seating. Jack Rose Dining Saloon (2007 18th Street NW) 6-9 p.m. Free with RSVP.
PAIRINGS: At Bite Me: A Pairing Menu of Local Provisions & Concoctions, you’ll enjoy a 4 course, fixed menu featuring pairings from 18 local makers and purveyors. Harper Macaw Chocolate Factory (3160 Bladensburg Road NE) 7-10 p.m. $85-100
