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5 events that are worth the drive into the District this month

From a festival celebrating chocolate, wine and whiskey to a museum exhibit celebrating women in the arts, here's how to make the most of DC this month.

couple doing ballet in dark room
Dan Roberge and Sona Kharatian by Procopio Photography. Courtesy of The Washington Ballet
couple doing ballet in dark room
Dan Roberge and Sona Kharatian (Photo by Procopio Photography and courtesy of The Washington Ballet)
Washington Auto Show

Calling all car lovers: Stop by the popular Washington Auto Show before it drives out of town! Visitors will be impressed by the convention center full of luxury car brands, including Aston Martin, Ferrari, Rolls Royce and more. // through Feb. 2; Walter E. Washington Convention Center: 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC; $5-$12

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DC Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival

Give into your guilty pleasures at Washington DC’s Chocolate Wine & Whiskey Festival. Each ticket comes with chocolate samples, a wine glass with unlimited pours of over 50 premium alcohol selections and other sweet and savory treats. // Feb. 8; noon-3:30 p.m. & 5-8:30 p.m.; Dock 5 Union Market: 1309 Fifth St. NE, Suite 101L, Washington, DC; $45-$85

Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders

Catch the red-hot Capitals take on the New York Islanders in a Monday night division battle. Watch captain Alex Ovechkin lead the Caps in their final regular season game against the Islanders. // Feb. 10; 7 p.m.; Capital One Arena: 601 F St. NW, Washington, DC; $36-$205

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The Washington Ballet Presents BALANCHINE + ASHTON

See the stunning combination of 20th-century choreographers George Balanchine and Sir Frederick Ashton at The Washington Ballet’s performance of BALANCHINE + ASHTON. The program includes four performances created by the duo, including Ashton’s “Birthday Offering” and Balanchine’s “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue.” // Feb. 19-23; The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC; $25-$170

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Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists

Spend a day at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum for the opening of Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists. The exhibit features sculptures, photography, textiles and more, all created by Native women from ancient times to present day. // Feb. 21-May 17; Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum: 1661 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC; free

This post originally appeared in our February 2020 print issue. For more things to do content, subscribe to our newsletters.

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