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Every Thursday, we independently curate a mix of weekend events happening around the city. Have an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events.
Race pedal boats, unlock happiness, or take a guided walk in nature.
Nowruz, Holi, and women: despite everything, there’s still much to celebrate.
Meet fellow creatives, swap some recipes, or ready yourself for cherry blossoms.
See thousands of orchids, make your own candle, or sit down for a game of checkers.
Valentine's celebrations, a film fest, a free go-go concert, and more.
Valentine's Day celebrations are starting early around D.C. Plus, more Lunar New Year festivities, museum tours, art walks, and shows at Wolf Trap.
Laugh with some of the region's best comics, snag a pass to meet the zoo's new giant pandas, or check out a blues-inspired opera.
Attend a protest, a day of service, or just make crafts and cry.
Listen to hip-hop classics played by the Kennedy String Quartet, attend a booze-free happy hour in honor of Dry January, or celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy at the Anacostia Community Museum.
Listen to jazz, make fun of your job, cook empanadas, and more this weekend.
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