MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7
APRES SKI: Wunder Garten debuted its annual Apres Ski winter wonderland for the month of February. Head to the NoMa beer garden for an all-day hot chocolate bar, ski resort decor, daily weekday happy hour, and trivia on Mondays at 6 p.m. Make sure to check the rest of their schedule for events all month. (Wunder Garten, free admission)
IN CONVERSATION: Sixth & I hosts a virtual conversation with the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League to draw attention to the rise in antisemitism, racism, and other intolerance in the U.S. Jonathan Greenblatt will be in conversation with Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of The Forward, the nation’s oldest independent Jewish news organization. (7 p.m., donations appreciated)
MORE: Freedom Writers: Black Leaders on the Idea of America (Smithsonian Associates, 6:45 p.m., virtual, $25)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
POETRY MIXTAPE: In collaboration with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the Folger Shakespeare Library hosts a special virtual event celebrating words of empowerment. The poets will perform their own work inspired by the music of legends like Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, and James Brown. Attendees will see a pop-up exhibit of rare museum items before a moderated conversation. (Folger Shakespeare Library, 7:30 p.m., $15 suggested admission)
DUMBARTON HISTORY: Learn the complex history behind the labor at Dumbarton House with this virtual tour and talk. The historic house was built and maintained by labor from enslaved people, white paid laborers, and free people of color throughout the years. (7 p.m., $10)
MORE: AJ Smith w/ Alex Embler (The Pearl Street Warehouse, 7 p.m., $12), Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class (Lost Boy Cider, 6:30 p.m., $55 with cider included)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9
SPEED DATE SKATE: Look for the one at Canal Park Ice Rink at their speed date skating event. Take the pressure off Valentine’s Day expectations and mingle with other singles while skating to a live DJ. Tickets include entry and skate rental. (Canal Park Ice Rink, 6:30 p.m., $30)
MURDER MYSTERY: Eat, drink, laugh, and solve a murder at DC Improv’s whodunnit comedy from Die Laughing Productions. “Love & Marriage & Murder” involves a wedding ruined by an untimely death, and wedding crashers in the audience. (DC Improv, 7:30 p.m., $25)
MORE: Laugh Party: A Free Weekly Comedy Bonanza (City State Brewing, 8 p.m., FREE), Virtual Pilates (National Landing and Mind Your Body Oasis, 6 p.m., FREE), Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came to Matter in America (Smithsonian Associates, 6:45 p.m., $25)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10
STORYTELLING: Join the Northern Virginia-based performance company Better Said Than Done for a virtual night of storytelling. Emcee Jessica Robinson and performers Sara Armstrong, Regi Carpenter, Chetter Galloway, Joan Leotta, Angela Lloyd, and Linda Yemoto will tell stories around the theme “For Goodness’ Sake.” Proceeds will be divided among storytellers. (8 p.m., $15 suggested admission)
FUTURE OF DATING: The next event from Smithsonian’s FUTURES Cypher exhibit at the Arts and Industries Building looks at the future of dating in time for Valentine’s Day. Listen as relationship experts, storytellers, and performers answer questions about the recipe for dating, building intimate relationships and finding love in the future. (Smithsonian Arts and Industries Building or virtual, 6:30 p.m., FREE)
PAINT WITH A TWIST: Head to Takoma Station Tavern for an evening of paint and sip, paired with live comedy and music performances for the ultimate entertainment. Hosted by Simon Says and guest painter Comedienne KeeKee, tickets include a happy hour item. (Takoma Station Tavern, 7 p.m., $40)
MORE: “Wrong Answers Only”: A Comedy Game Show for the Post-Truth Era (DC Improv, 7:30 p.m., $10), John Scofield’s ‘Yankee Go Home’ at the Hamilton Live! (6:30 p.m., $25), Pre-Valentine’s Day Comedy Extravaganza (The Event Center in Capitol Heights, 7:30 p.m., $30)
