Weekend Round Up February 12, 2015


Georgetown Arts 2015

February 13, 2015 at 11 a.m. | latiscornia@gmail.com | Tel: 202-368-5878 | Event Website

Georgetown Arts 2015, the sixth annual art show of the Citizens Association of Georgetown, will showcase artwork by local Georgetown residents and artists who have studios in Georgetown. The show also will feature “art talks” on Sat., Feb. 14 and Sun., Feb. 15 at 2 pm, when chosen artists will discuss their art pieces. Most works will be for sale, with the proceeds going to support CAG, which aims to preserve the historic character and quality of life of Georgetown.

Address

House of Sweden, 2900 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Crimes of Passion at the National Museum of Crime and Punishment

February 13, 2015 at 6 p.m | $80 | guestservices@crimemuseum.org | Tel: 202-393-1099 | Event Website

The National Museum of Crime and Punishment hosts “Crimes of Passion” on Valentine’s Day with handcuffed tours (you can take the cuffs home after). Also included are hands-on forensic demonstrations and opportunities to learn about crimes of passion like catfishing, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and political scandals. You can also get temporary prison tattoos with your date and find out what they mean, take personality tests to figure out if you or your significant other could be serial killers, and more. Tickets are available for times every half-hour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Address

575 7th Street NW

Chocolate and Wine Pairing at Greenhill Winery

February 13, 2015 at 6 p.m. | Event Website

Friday to Sunday of Valentine’s weekend, Middleburg’s Greenhill Winery and Vineyard hosts an event pairing Greenhill wines with handcrafted chocolates from Choquette, a family owned Guittard chocolate store in Bethesda. Reservations are required for the Club House and for groups of 10 or more in the Tasting Room.

Address

23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg. Va.

“Chicago” at the National Theatre

February 13, 2015 at 8 p.m. | $58-$108 | Event Website

The musical “Chicago” has been honored with six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards and a Grammy. Check out this tale of fame and murder in the jazz age. The show is Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Address

1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington D.C.

SpeakeasyDC’s Sucker for Love

February 14, 2015 at 9 p.m. | $25 | Event Website

SpeakeasyDC is putting on its 7th annual Valentine’s Day show at the 9:30 Club. Sucker for Love will feature stories about all kinds of love. You might laugh. You might cry. You will definitely be moved. The 6:30 p.m. show is sold out. Get your tickets for the 9:00 p.m. show before they sell out. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Address

9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC

Cupid’s Undie Run

February 15, 2015 at 2 p.m. | Event Website

Cupid’s Undie Run is designed to raise money for the Children’s Tumor Foundation. Participants run a 1.75-mile lap in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. This is the event’s fifth year in Washington D.C. Make sure to register to participate in your red/pink/heart-covered underwear.

Address

East Capitol Street Northeast & First St SE, Washington, D.C. 20004

A Via Umbria Valentine’s Dinner

February 15, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. | $125 | Tel: 202.333.3904 | Event Website

Why just celebrate love (and wine) on one day? Join Via Umbria for an extended Valentine’s Day weekend where the celebration continues on Sunday. Birthday boy Bill Menard turns 55, so you know it will be a party!

Join acclaimed Umbrian winemaker Roberto Di Filippo for an intimate and delicious dinner featuring the biodynamic wines of Di Filippo and Plani Arche at your private table.

With presentations throughout the evening, Roberto will draw you in with stories about his life in Umbria, the role of food and wine in his culture and, of course, a deeper understanding of his wines and how they pair with different foods. It’s part dinner, part theater, and all wine.

Come February 15 for a very special four-course dinner curated by Roberto Di Filippo. Reservations are required. Call Via Umbria to make your reservation or for further information.

Address

Via Umbria, 1525 Wisconsin Avenue in Georgetown.

Save the Date: Georgetown Media Group Presents Cultural Leadership Breakfast Series: February 19

Join the Washington community and the Georgetown Media Group for an informative morning focused on cultural leadership in our region. Ari Roth, former artistic director of Theater J, shares his plans for the intercultural company he will soon launch at Atlas Performing Arts Center.

From 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., enjoy a light breakfast, informal remarks and a Q&A with the leaders of Washington’s top cultural organizations.

$15 George Town Club Members; $20 non-Members
RSVP to Richard@Georgetowner.com or 202-333-4833

Address
The George Town Club; 1530 Wisconsin Ave. NW

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