By Nicole Bayne
Don’t wait until Feb. 14 to start the Valentine’s Day activities.
Valentine Tea at Cherry Hill / $30 per person
Feb. 8, 2-4 p.m.; Take a tour of the historic Cherry Hill farmhouse hosted by a costumed docent and enjoy sandwiches, assorted sweets, warm scones and a bottomless cup of tea. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 703-248-5171. / Cherry Hill Historic House and Farm; 312 Park Ave., Falls Church
Wine & Chocolate Pairing / $20 per person
Feb. 8, 2-5 p.m.; Indulge in wine and chocolate with Abby Rose Confections. Try six different mouthwatering chocolate truffles hand-crafted to pair with six award-winning wines from Hillsborough Vineyards. Winemaker Kerem Baki and chocolatier Abby Mercado will be conducting the tasting and describing what goes into both winemaking and confectionery crafts. After the tasting, Mercado will be selling her delicious chocolates in Valentine’s Day-ready gift boxes. Purchase tickets by calling the tasting room at 540-668-6216. / Hillsborough Vineyards; 36716 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville
Art and Ambiance: Stacey M. Schultze & Sarah Lapp / Free
Feb. 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Join Bistro Bethem owners Aby and Blake Bethem for a special opening reception for works by artists Stacey M. Schultze and Sarah Lapp. The exhibit itself, an exploration of the transition between winter and spring, will be available for viewing from February 2 to April 6. The art viewing is free to the public, and specialty bar foods will be available for purchase. / Bistro Bethem; 309 William St., Fredericksburg (540) 371-9999
Love. Chocolate. Wine. Pottery. / $45 per couple presale, $55 per couple at the door
Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Enjoy a number of wines and locally made chocolates while trying your hand at pottery. The event is hosted by Jimmy Potters Studio and includes a wine pairing with wines from the local Clifton Wine Shop and sweets from Chouquette Artisan Chocolates and Confections. Pottery options include painting your own heart mug or creating heart bowls on a pottery wheel. / Jimmy Potters Studio; 11215 Lee Highway, Suite N, Fairfax
4th Annual My Funny Valentine / $37 per person
Feb. 13 and 14, 8-10 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Join Notaviva Vineyards as NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” semifinalist Jason Weems performs with host Stavros Halkias and featured act Adrian Rodney on the 13th. Jason Weems will also be performing on the 14th, hosted by Josh Kuderna and featuring Stavros Halkias. Special light fare will be available for purchase during the show, and wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. / Notaviva Vineyards; 13274 Sagle Road, Purcellville
