Thanks to NBC’s Parks and Recreation, February 13 is also known as Galentine’s Day. Getting together with your gal pals today but not sure what to do? We got you covered. These Galentine’s Day happenings are filled with wine, crafts and other goodies. All you have to do is bring your friends.
Laugh out loud at a screening of Bridesmaids
Head on over to the Smithsonian’s Warner Bros. Theater to party with your friends before a screening of Bridesmaids. Featuring live music, photo-ops, and live music, tickets include a drink, a ticket for the movie, and giveaways. (National Museum of American History, 6:15 p.m., $35 online, $40 at the door.)
Give back and drink up at Urbana
Dupont Circle Italian spot Urbana is offering $10 pizza and prosecco, $7 Galentine’s Day specialty cocktails, and $5 select beer and spirits this Galentine’s Day. One dollar from every item sold will be donated to Chef’s Cycle in support of No Kid Hungry. In case you’re Marie Kondo-ing your home, the restaurant will also host a donation box for N Street Village, accepting items like sweatpants, sweatshirts, and other warm essentials. Be sure to RSVP to get a complimentary glass of prosecco when you arrive. (Urbana, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Find the perfect chocolate match for your glass of wine
Celebrate with the most Valentine’s Day-appropriate accompaniment to wine: chocolate. City Winery DC is hosting a Chocolate & Wine Pairing night, showing you the ropes about which chocolates taste best with different wines, exploring flavor nuances, and more. (City Winery DC, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $40)
Booze up your gardening routine while creating your own terrarium
While you sip on complimentary wine and snack on cheese and treats, Lovers Plant Studio’s Tipsy Terrariums workshop gives you a chance to get your hands dirty. The hands-on experience will guide you through the process and art of creating a container garden that lasts all year round. You’ll get to pick your favorite plants to design your terrarium, and get tips for keeping it alive. There are also plenty of trinkets available to make your terrarium uniquely yours. (Shea Yeleen, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $65)
Celebrate with scientific ice cream cocktails
Combine sugar and science to cook up a creative cocktail. At this night of food science, you and your pals will learn how to make ice cream and frozen cocktails with liquid nitrogen fresh, sustainable ingredients. (Mindspace, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $75)
Can’t celebrate on Galentine’s? Brunch on the weekend
Visit Pennsylvania 6 for a weekend of Galentine’s Day goodies. The restaurant is hosting a Galentine’s Day brunch, offering $5 rosé, chocolate candy hearts, and heart-shaped pancakes. Mention “Galentine’s Day” in your reservation and you’ll receive a complimentary appetizer or a dozen local oysters for the table. (Pennsylvania 6, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) The restaurant is also hosting a two-hour Sip & Scents event on Saturday, where you can spend an afternoon with your gal pals sipping free bubbly and crafting natural plant-based custom fragrances. (Saturday, 1:30 p.m., $65)