While February may look a little different in 2021, there’s still plenty to do for a fun winter season. Read on for some great ideas of what to do this month.
Editor’s note: As of this posting, these events were scheduled to take place. As always, it’s important to check online for the latest updates and safety precautions before heading out to any venue.
See how everyday movements and art combine at the Movements, Moments exhibit in Alexandria. From the exploration of dance and performances to growth and time, these pieces will show how we can capture physical and abstract movements. This event is available virtually and in person. // Through March 7; Torpedo Factory Art Center: 105 N. Union St., Alexandria; free
Get your little ones ready for Groundhog Day with this fun Grumpy Groundhogs event. Spend the afternoon learning about groundhogs, where they come from and their predictions. This event is recommended for children ages 5 to 11. // Feb. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park: 3608 N. Military Road, Arlington; free
Give your kids a fun crafting project to start the month by signing them up for the Kids: Unicorn Colors workshop. The Instagram live class will teach students how to create a beautiful flower arrangement with a mix of blooms that are as colorful as the rainbow. Supplies for the class can be delivered to your home or picked up at the store. // Feb. 5, 7 p.m.; $80
Maryland native Martin Amini is coming to Arlington. The funnyman was recently included in Thrillist’s list of best undiscovered stand-up comedians, so this is definitely a can’t-miss show. // Feb. 5 & 6, times vary; Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; $20-$25
Make a stop at the art gallery this month to see After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation. This exhibit features interpretations of what makes Hopper’s work so American, from perseverance and diversity to fortitude and social injustice. // Feb. 5-27; Del Ray Artisans: 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; free
Nothing goes together better than wine and sweets at Cork & Cupcakes. Celebrate your valentine (or galentine) with this special wine pairing that includes strawberry, triple cinnamon and s’mores cupcakes paired perfectly with wines from the vineyard. // Feb. 6-28; Bluemont Vineyard: 18755 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont; $29
Take up The Art of the Cocktail this winter. The virtual class teaches participants the history of the week’s cocktail and how to make it—all you need to do is pick up the items from the shopping list. // Feb. 5 & 12, 7-9 p.m.; Catoctin Creek Distillery: 120 W. Main St., Purcellville; $10
Grammy-nominated violinist Regina Carter is bringing her Southern comfort to NoVA. Through her performances, Carter brings light to the hundreds of thousands of people whose communities were torn down for urban renewal. Along with her music, the program will also include poetry, spoken word and visual art elements. // Feb. 6, 8 p.m.; Reston Community Center Hunters Woods: 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston; $20-$40
The beloved Judy Collins will be performing a re-creation of her 1964 concert at The Town Hall. The livestream will include music by Bob Dylan, Tom Paxton and Billy Edd Wheeler and will be available for rewatch for 48 hours. // Feb. 12, 8 p.m.; $40
Continue to support George Mason’s Gunston Hall with its annual Champagne and Chocolates Fundraiser. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this take-home package full of delicious treats and access to the live virtual event. // Feb. 13, 4 p.m.; $100 for two
Take your movie night to Franklin Park Arts Center with its monthly Classic Movie Musicals Nights. Each month, the center will show a surprise musical. Come dressed as your favorite musical character for a pre-show parade. // Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.; Franklin Park Performing Arts Center: 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville; $5
Get cozy by the fire for Virtual Tea with Martha Washington. Learn about what the first couple was like when they were younger, during the Revolutionary War and at Mount Vernon. As you sip on your tea, enjoy a menu of sweet potato biscuits, French olives and cherry tarts. // Feb. 13 & 27; $45
Commemorate Black History Month with the Enslaved Lives and the Legacy of Slavery tour. A historian will take guests through Historic Huntley to learn about the relationship the Mason family had with its slaves and how these enslaved people kept the Masons wealthy and in high society. // Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m.; Historic Huntley: 6918 Harrison Lane, Alexandria; $8-$10
Clear your evening plans for Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet. Filmed live at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London, the Kennedy Center stream takes viewers to “The Verona Institute” in this re-imagined showing of Shakespeare’s classic play. // Feb. 19-21; $10
Combine your love of cooking and history with Gunston Hall’s History in the Kitchen series. This three-part series will start off by exploring the history behind peanut butter. Families will learn its roots in slavery and grind up their own jar of peanut butter for a delicious PB&J at home. // Feb. 20, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; free
Step back into life in the 20th century with Norman Rockwell’s America. Spanning six decades, this exhibit shows a variety of folksy, humorous and topical paintings of some of the most powerful events in the nation’s history, including the Four Freedoms series. // Feb. 20-Aug. 8; Museum of the Shenandoah Valley: 901 Amherst St., Winchester; $10-$15
Make your way to Jammin Java for a night with musician Griffin House. Spend the evening singing along to “The Guy That Says Goodbye to You Is Out of His Mind,” “Better Than Love” and “Rising Star.” // Feb. 27, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.; Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna; $25
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