D.C.-area nightlife, events and dining
Snoverload
'The Rivalry' goes on as planned but the closings and cancelations are already piling up.
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Grown-up pub grub
Maddy's offers Dupont-dwellers a comfortable place to watch a game or catch a late-night bite.
Photo: Katherine Frey/The Washington Post
In the mood for love
Treat your valentine to "Roman Holiday," "Casablanca" or another romantic film. | Valentine's Day ideas
Photo: "Roman Holiday" image from Reuters
Year of the Tiger
The best part of these Chinese New Year celebrations? They're all free, including next week's parade.
Photo: 2009 parade in Chinatown, Marvin Joseph - The Post
Flamenco in Old Town
Going Out Gurus
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A musical Valentine's Day
9:18 PM
When it comes to live music on Valentine's Day in D.C. there will always be a handful of the same options every year: Jerry "the Ice Man" Butler at Blues Alley, Felicia Carter at Twins Jazz and Lalah Hathaway at some theater are the trio of reliables. For shows that are a little more unique, see the picks below. After all, the "Ice Man" cometh ...
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Events Calendar
Highlighted Events: Tuesday, February 9
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Dr. John - Music Event
NOTE: This performance has been postponed due to weather. A formidable and lovable Dr. John has fused his own voodoo music out of New Orleans R&B, rock and Mardi Gras craziness.Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD -
10th Annual Flamenco Festival - Performing Arts
The annual event features Gala Flamenca, Marina Heredia and the Arab-Andalusian Chekara Orchestra of Tetouan.George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC -
The Neville Brothers - Music Event
NOTE: This show has been canceled due to weather. The New Orleans musical institution.Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA -
Jane Birkin - Music Event
NOTE: This event is sold out. Best known for her collaborations with Serge Gainsbourg, singer Jane Birkin makes a rare D.C. appearance.La Maison Francaise - Embassy of France | Washington, DC -
Jackie Milad: Inside Mouth - Exhibit
A survey of different facial expressions, plus drawings depicting interactions between people.Flashpoint | Washington, DC -
Mariinsky Ballet: Sleeping Beauty - Performing Arts
The world-renowned Russian ballet performs the beloved fairy tale.The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC -
The Rivalry - Performing Arts
A dramatic chronicle of the debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas.Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC -
Happy Hour for Haiti - Bar/Club Event
Through Valentine's Day, Vinoteca will donate 15 percent of proceeds from happy hour sales to the Clinton-Bush Haiti Relief Fund.Vinoteca | Washington, DC -
Trey Anastasio - Music Event
The Phish phrontman plays for the phaithful.9:30 Club | Washington, DC -
Basharat Peers - Miscellaneous Event
discusses "Curfewed Night: One Kashmiri Journalist's Frontline Account of Life, Love, and War in His Homeland." A book signing follows.Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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