Galentine’s Day — made popular by Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope on the TV show Parks and Recreation — is all about celebrating female friendship. Join in the fun by grabbing your girlfriends and heading to one of these local events.
Sip & Shop: Wear the Outfit With Nowhere to Go
February 15, noon to 3 p.m.
The Fairfax boutique Mode on Main by Mara presents a sip and shop event “for women who love curated sustainable fashion (vintage/pre-loved), celebrating friendships, and dressing up with zero excuses.” The store invites ladies to bring a girlfriend and “wear the outfit you never have anywhere to wear. The more extra, the better.” Enjoy complimentary sips while you shop the vintage fashions plus a charm bar of custom-made jewelry. Merchandise is 15% off, and there will also be a Galentine’s photo station with props to mark the occasion. Mode on Main by Mara: 10417 Main St., Fairfax, $12.51
Bluemont Vineyard’s Galentine’s Day Brunch
February 7 and 15
Bluemont Vineyard offers a Western cowgirl-themed, “Boots & Bubbly Galentine’s Brunch.” Sip your favorite Virginia wines while enjoying a farm-to-table brunch with your besties in a rustic mountaintop venue. Bluemont Vineyard: 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, $59 plus 20% gratuity
Galentine’s Celebration at Honor Brewing Company
February 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Head to Honor Brewing for “a night of movies, drinks, and sparkle.” The brewery will be showing Mean Girls: The Musical on the big screen in the back of the brewery. A permanent jewelry vendor will also be on site, and complimentary light charcuterie will be provided. Your ticket also includes the materials for a paint-your-own wine glass activity. Honor Brewing Company: 42604 Trade West Dr., Sterling, $39.19
Galentine’s Day at Solace Brewing Co.
February 13, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get your girl squad together to support local, women-owned small businesses at Solace Brewing Co. This pop-up boutique includes vendors selling jewelry, candles, and more. Enjoy ladies-only drink specials including $5 draft beer, $7 cocktails, $9 wines by the glass, and $5 Solace cream sodas (non-alcoholic). Plus, the first 50 women to show up after 4 p.m. will receive a long-stem rose. Solace Brewing Company: 42615 Trade West Dr., Sterling, free
The Winery at Bull Run’s Galentine’s Day Market
February 15, noon to p.m.
The Winery at Bull Run is hosting a shopping event where you can sip your white or red while you check out a variety of handmade goods from local artisans. A ticket to the market includes a glass of wine and a raffle ticket. You can also upgrade to a cookie and wine pairing for $22 or a or two-hour bottomless mimosa package for $25. The Winery at Bull Run: 15950 Route 29, Centreville, $15
Galentine’s Cookie Decorating Class
February 13, 7 p.m. to 8:30 pm
Make the holiday extra sweet at this beginner-friendly class. You’ll decorate six cookies with designs like a strawberry, cupcake, and diamond. Instructors will teach wet-on-wet techniques, like how to create dimension and how to layer the icing for a perfect finish. Plus, Caboose Commons has a full kitchen and coffee bar, so you can grab drinks and snacks to enjoy while you decorate. Caboose Commons: 2918 Eskridge Rd., Fairfax, $81.88
Cowgirl Galentine’s Night
February 13, 8 p.m.
Saddle up for a cowgirl night of bull-riding fun at BOE. The Arlington bar is offering complimentary bull rides from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., special giveaways, and drink specials that include $5 shooters, seltzers, beers, wines, and house spirits from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. BOE: 2854 Wilson Blvd., Suite B, Arlington, free, but reservations are recommended
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