Weekend picks in and around Washington, DC

NSO Music for Young Audiences: Beauty and the Beat
See NSO principal second violinist Marissa Regni and NSO assistant principal timpanist/percussionist Scott Christian in an exciting program exploring the magic created when the violin and percussion join forces.

Fairfax City Chocolate Lover’s Festival
The Chocolate Lovers Festival, an annual three-day festival held on the first full weekend of February, features activities for all to enjoy. In 2023, the festival will be held Friday, February 3 from 6pm – 8pm, Saturday, February 4 from 10am-4pm, and Sunday, February 5 from 12-4pm. Click here for the schedule of events.

Washington, DC Travel Show at the Washington Convention Center
Get ready to pack your bags and make the first stop on your next vacation the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show! You’ll discover thousands of vacation options from the top destinations, tour operators and travel providers from around the globe, and meet with travel experts who are on-hand to help you plan and book your trip. With 4 on-floor theaters you’ll receive the most up to date travel tips and advice, with the chance to meet your favorite travel celebrities. Plus, you’ll have access to show-only travel savings, trip giveaways and show-only deals, right at your fingertips! Click below to learn more and buy tickets, and we’ll see you at the Washington DC Travel & Adventure Show.

Saturday
9:00am-12:00pm: Jeni’s Ice Cream for breakfast
Join for Jeni’s annual Ice Cream for Breakfast Day celebration. Maple Soaked Pancakes returns for a limited time. The first 50 Splendid Rewards members in line get a free limited-edition mug. And 10 lucky folks who wear their PJs to a scoop will win ice cream for a year. The fun doesn’t stop there check out the link above for more info.

10:30am-12:00pm: Celebrating Black Stories at the National Gallery of Art
Black stories take the spotlight in these films that share the joy, determination, resilience, and complexity of being Black and young. Explore a range of genres and styles in a program that spans the globe.

11:00am-3:00pm: Drop-in art making at National Gallery of Art
Drop-in art making is a great way to try your hand at creating art in an informal, relaxed environment. A different art activity will be offered each month, inspired by works of art on view. Art-making activities are designed for all ages and abilities. All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult.

11:30am-3:00pm: National Portrait Gallery Weekend Workshop
Calling all artists! Get creative during our drop-in workshops for all ages. Learn about artists and changemakers and create art inspired by their stories.

1:00pm-4:00pm: RTC Ice-travaganza
Join for ice sculptures featuring a live demonstration, hot chocolate, s’mores, live dj, photo booth, and ice skating performances at the RTC Ice Rink, and more!

Plan Ahead:
Family Movie Matinees at the Avalon Theatre
Collage My Heart at the Kreeger Museum
25th Anniversary of the Lion King at National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Hula-Hoopin Queen at Imagination Stage

Valentine’s Day treats from MilkBar:

• Mini Black & White Cake: A love letter to your taste buds, straight from the Big Apple. We turned the iconic Black & White cookie into a shareable cake for two. We alternate layers of chocolate and vanilla cake are sandwiched between cookies and cream frosting, shortbread crumbs and is decorated with the iconic black & white cookie pattern.
  • Available online in the bundle: The Match Made in (Dessert) Heaven: This Valentine’s Day, dig into a dozen assorted Cake Truffles in a brand new giftable box alongside a limited-edition 4” Mini Black & White Cake.

• Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake: Our Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake ups the ante on decadence with layers of double chocolate red velvet cake and frosting, cheesecake filling, and red velvet crumbs. 

• Red Velvet Cheesecake Truffles: Each over-the-top bite of our Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake Truffles is filled with chocolate cake, chocolate chips, cream cheese, and coated in barely-there chocolate shell and rolled in red velvet crumbs.