In case it somehow snuck up on you, Valentine’s Day is this week—but don’t fret if you’ve yet to pull together an activity, as we’ve got plenty of ideas. There’s certainly no shortage of couple-y activities this week, including a stunning light display at the National Cathedral, a Tiki drink competition, a live crime podcast taping, and much more. See our full list of picks, below. 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

GLOWED UP: There’s a chance you’ve seen the interior of the National Cathedral all lit up on your social media feeds, but if you’ve yet to see in person, now’s the time. Evening tours of the immersive light experience last about 45 minutes, giving you plenty of time to fully gaze at the spectacle. (National Cathedral, 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $10)

EVERYWHERE: Authors Matthew Riemer and Leighton Brown will host a special “imagery and narrative”-based presentation on Monday night about the history of LGBTQ changemakers at the Kennedy Center on Monday night. Their book, We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation serves as the foundation to examine both the peaks and valleys of the LGBTQ movement and how the past can inform the future. (Kennedy Center, 6 p.m., FREE)

GOOD: In honor of Black History Month, the African American History and Culture Museum’s interim director, Dr. Spencer R. Crew, will host a discussion with historian Paul Finkelman. The latter just published a novel, Thurgood Marshall: A Life in American History, all about the achievements of the legendary civil rights activist and litigator. Crew and Finkelman will discuss Marshall’s life and work in this conversation. (National Museum of African American History & Culture, 7 p.m-9 p.m, FREE with registration)

MORE: It’s Only Natural (Sixth & I, 6:30 p.m., $25), Profs & Pints: Happily Ever After? (Bier Baron Tavern, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $15)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

NEW LIGHT: It feels pretty safe to say we take the sun for granted. Join Lockheed Martin senior staff physicist Mark Cheung to learn all about what else the sun does for the galaxy and space—besides just supplying us with light and warmth. This presentation will take place at the National Air and Space Museum’s D.C. location, and will also be available to watch online. (National Air and Space Museum, 8 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE with registration)

WORST: In honor of Valentine’s Day, Story District’s February series will turn its eye to dating—specifically the worst dates ever. Eight different speakers will offer tales that are bound to make even your most embarrassing Tinder dates seem bearable. (Black Cat, 6:30 p.m., $20)

TIKI: Left Door will host the first in a series of competitions to determine the District’s best Tiki bartender as part of their Tiki Titans series. First up will be Left Door’s own Faith Alice Sleeper and Chris Chapman of Coconut Club. Watch as these two battle it out for Tiki dominance. The event’s sponsor,Virginia’s own Catoctin Creek Distilling Company, will be serving up drink specials all night. (Left Door, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free entry)

MORE: Dhruv Sangari and the National Sufi Ensemble (Kennedy Center, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE), Female Pleasure Screening + Q&A (Landmark E Street Cinema, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m, $15), New Hampshire Primary Watch Party (Penn Social, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m., FREE)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

BLACK WALL STREET: Last fall, HBO’s Watchmen series reignited conversations about the Black Wall Street massacre that took place in Oklahoma in 1921. The race riots that destroyed the district of Greenwood in Tulsa were largely buried or omitted from history books over the last century. At the Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, author KT Alozie will share his research about the event and the scars it left on the city of Tulsa. (Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center, 6 p.m-8 p.m., FREE with registration)

PURE WATER: Those looking for an atypical spin on the paint and sip will want to vision Union Market on Wednesday night for an evening of watercolors and cocktails. The spirits will come courtesy of Buffalo and Bergen, while illustrator Marcella Kriebel will be on hand to walk participants through painting a watercolor work of their own. (Union Market, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m, $55)

CRIMINAL: True crime fanatics will want to check out a live podcast taping of Martinis & Murder. The Oxygen original podcast is hosted by John Thrasher and Daryn Carp and focuses on serial killers, mysterious disappearances, and famous cases. Oh, and martinis from producer/bartender Matt for the hosts will sure help to lighten the mood. Feel free to grab your own drink as the duo visits the Hamilton. (Hamilton, 8 p.m., $20-$35)

BITTER: Maybe you don’t have a valentine of your own, or maybe you just find the whole premise of Valentine’s Day to be a bit sour. For those not feeling too sweet for this holiday, Granville Moore’s is hosting a Bitter, Twisted & Sour Anti-Valentine’s Day Beer Dinner. A variety of sweet Belgian beers will be served alongside a five-course meal that includes entrees like rockfish, venison, and more. (Granville Moore’s, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $65)

MORE: Echosmith: The Lonely Generation Tour (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $25), Women Uncorked x Georgetown (The Wing Georgetown, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $10), The Mueller Report Illustrated (Solid State Books, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m, FREE)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13

EXOTIC: Did you know that there are more than 1,300 different kinds of wine grapes in the world, but that only eight variations are used in U.S. winemaking? As great as California wines are, there’s a good chance you’re missing out on some really radical variations. The Tastemakers food incubator will offer up a chance for you to expand your palette with their exotic wine tasting event. (Tastemakers, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $65)

SECRET CODES: Sir Dermot Turing, the nephew of Alan Turing (whose life was famously dramatized in The Imitation Game) will visit the Spy Museum on Thursday night in honor of his newest book XYZ: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken. Drawing on recently declassified archives, the novel details how the Engima cipher machine was decoded and how that played a role in influencing codebreakers, including his uncle. (Spy Museum, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., $10)

VIBES: Singer-songwriter and all-around chill performer Donavon Frankenreiter will play at the Hamilton in an all-acoustic set. The journeyman artist will put a new spin on some of his beloved standards, while also showing off a collection of new tunes that he wrote in between two big tours. (The Hamilton, 7:30 p.m., $25 – $50)

BE MINE?: Looking for a sweet way to tell someone how much you care about them? Baked & Wired is offering a cookie decorating class that will offer up a way to express yourself. Participants will receive two heart-shaped cookies to design any way they see fit. (Baked & Wired, 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m., $13)

MORE: Mike Casey Trio at Kennedy Center Millenium Stage (Kennedy Center, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE), William Clark Green, Flatland Cavalry (Union Stage, 8 p.m., $18)