CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH | | | Union Market District's local bookstore Politics and Prose has curated titles by Black authors—both classics and new this year. Explore great reads, not just for Black History Month but all year! | | Celebrate the life of poet, activist and legend Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni with fellow DC-based poets and writers. Bring one of your favorite Nikki Giovanni poems and a poem of your own to read aloud. We will have a sign-up sheet for people to read. This event will be for one hour, free and open to the public. Featured readers include Tricia Elam Walker, Nina Angela Mercer, Holly Bass and María Fernanda. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
2 PM
POLITICS AND PROSE, 1324 4TH ST NE | | | JOIN US IN SUPPORTING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN UNION MARKET DISTRICT | | | F1 Arcade is heating up with revved-up events and date nights this February! Join the excitement of the F1® 75 Live event, where Formula 1 history is made! For the first time ever, all 10 teams—including Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and more—will unite for a thrilling night to celebrate the sport's 75th anniversary. Don't miss open sim racing starting at 2 PM and The 75 cocktail for just $7.50. See you there!
Football fans, join the F1 Arcade Crew for the Big Game this Sunday. Groups of six or more will receive a welcome beer and guacamole for the table. Email dcbookings@f1arcade.com for more info and to book your Game Day reservation! No Valentine's Day plans yet? This is the ultimate date night experience.
F1 ARCADE, 420 PENN ST NE | | | Get ready for DC's best beer festival experience when District Beer Fest kicks off. Enjoy specially curated exhibitors, including the DMV's top breweries, as they share with you some of the best beers, beverages and eats in the country. Get tickets now! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22
12-9 PM
DOCK 5 AT UNION MARKET | | | Wrap up your love this Valentine's Day with gifts from Union Market District. Top-notch picks for your top-notch person. ❤️ | | Not into gifting? Discover our best bets for spending quality time with your valentine in Union Market District 💌 | | Join us for a Valentine's Floral Design Workshop, it's the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of florals. Through clear, step-by-step instructions, you'll master the fundamentals of choosing florals, understanding basic mechanics, combining colors and experimenting with shapes and textures to craft your own unique designs. Plus, enjoy a variety of drinks and food available for purchase within La Cosecha. Get tickets now! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
10:30 AM-12 PM
LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | Join us for a night of creativity and indulgence with District Candle Lab & Fawne! Sip champagne, nibble on delicious chocolates and craft your own custom jewelry or one-of-a-kind candles. It's the perfect way to treat yourself or make something special for a loved one! Don't miss out – reserve your spot now! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
6-8 PM
DISTRICT CANDLE LAB, 1325 5TH ST NE | | | Celebrate Galentine's Day with the people you love, shopping for beautiful clothing, jewelry and cozy home and skin essentials! Indulge in warmth, laughter and meaningful connection as you toast to friendship, love and style. Enjoy customizing or styling a special jewelry piece with local designer, Camilla Limon. RSVP for free! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
12–6 PM
BITTER GRACE, 1325 5TH ST NE SUITE D | | | All that glitters is gold this Galentine's Day! SHELTER is celebrating friendship with piercing appointments + walk-in welded bracelets on February 13 from 3 PM to 7 PM. They'll have light bites, a sparkling Galentine's cocktail from Jane Jane, and a lighthearted evening to warm up the winter doldrums. Book your piercing appointment now! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
3-7 PM
SHELTER, 1258 5TH ST NE | | | Join us at Serenata and craft an anonymous Valentine's Day card to give to community members. It doesn't have to be anything lovey dovey, just some kind words or inspiration. When you create a card, you can get any NMLHC Compari cocktail for a special price, plus Serenata will donate $2 for every card collected to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Then on Saturday, February 15, close out the season of love with DJ sets from DJ Lee and DJ Marvalous, plus complimentary tarot card readings and mini bouquets from Flor Del Soul! THROUGH FEBRUARY 15
7-11:30 PM
SERENATA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | A unique take on the record store meet cute, "Love & Vinyl" is a new play by Bob Bartlett that unfolds inside Byrdland Records, creating a fresh and immersive experience for the audience. Best friends Bogie and Zane visit their local record store and leave with so much more than a stack of vinyl in this smart and touching romcom. Bartlett's plays have been performed around the country, and in unexpected locations like a laundromat, a clearing in the woods and Congressional Cemetery. Don't miss this, get tickets now! FEBRUARY 13-MARCH 9
BYRDLAND RECORDS, 1264 5TH ST NE | | | Join us at Plant Magic Bottle Shop and sit with expert tarot reader, Nico to learn more about your destiny, romantic or otherwise. Sessions are $25 each for 20 minutes. Register now! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
12-2 PM
PLANT MAGIC BOTTLE SHOP, 1309 5TH ST NE
(INSIDE UNION MARKET) | | | This Valentine's Day, sweep your love off their feet (possibly literally!). The night starts with a dance lesson and heats up as you dance the night away to live music from a local Latin band. A perfect first or 50th date! Get tickets now! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14
7:30-11 PM
LA COSECHA, 1280 4TH ST NE | | | | | |
