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From Thai Salad To Cat Cafes: What We’re Looking Forward To, February 28-March 6

This week, the Northern Virginia magazine editorial team is looking forward to snuggles with cats, live music, a meatless monday meal, and the State of the Union.

By Editorial February 28, 2022 at 9:54 am

This story appears in our weekly Things to Do newsletter, sent to subscribers every Monday. Get it in your inbox by signing up here.

By Alice Levitt, James Finley, Kelly Kendall, and Michele Kettner

Light Petting
For the first time in the better part of a decade, I have a cat of my own. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want to sneak around on him and pet other cats. I do. And I want to do it while I eat a grilled cheese. So I’m going to Mount Purrnon in Alexandria to cheat on my cat with a room full of adoptable felines. Fingers crossed I don’t bring him home a new friend. –Alice Levitt, food editor/critic

Future Nostalgia
Back in September, my friend and I anxiously waited to buy tickets to see Dua Lipa in the spring. And after months of anticipation, the moment is finally here. Future Nostalgia was one of the albums that got me through the first year of the pandemic and is still a regular on all of my Spotify playlists, so to say I’m excited for Wednesday night is an understatement. –Michele Kettner, associate digital & research editor

That’s a Spicy Meatless Ball-a!
I’m heading to Farmtruck Pizza & Greens for Meatless Monday, of course! I’m not the BIGGEST salad devotee of all time, but this crunchy Thai version sounds yummy, and I’m always down for a slice! –Kelly Kendall, editor

Times of Trouble
Busboys and Poets is one of our favorite open mic venues, but they’ll also be hosting a State of the Union watch party on March 1 at all their locations (both within and surrounding DC). If it leaves you stressed, you can take the short trip to the Russian embassy and let them know. –James Finley, senior editor

Feature image courtesy Mount Purrnon

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