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Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day and Galentine's Around DC

Find the best Valentine's Day 2023 events in the Washington, D.C., area

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Whether you’re looking for a special date with your sweetie or a fun outing to celebrate your gal pals, Leslie Knope style, you have options around D.C.

Restaurants for a Valentine's Day Date

Dolce Vita (Through Feb. 14, Northwest, D.C., $50 per person): Enjoy a romantic Mediterranean dinner with dishes such as crab-stuffed piquillo and lobster ravioli.

Immigrant Food at the White House (Feb. 14, Northwest, D.C., $65 for two): Michelin-star Chef Enrique Limardo is featuring a three-course meal with highlights like shrimp ceviche and coconut tres leches torrijas at Immigrant Food's location on Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Lupo Verde Osteria (Feb. 14, 4 to 10 p.m., Northwest D.C., $55): This vintage Italian restaurant is offering a three-course dinner for you and your valentine. For an extra $35, enjoy your meal with a wine pairing.

Lulu's Winegarden (Feb. 14, 5 p.m. Northwest D.C., $120 for two guests): Go through a "Love is Blind"-inspired blind wine-tasting journey with your valentine. The Valentine's Day tasting and class will be hosted by local wine expert and sommelier Daniel Runnerstrom.

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant (Feb. 14, 4 to 9 p.m., Mount Vernon, Virginia, $70): Enjoy a three-course gourmet meal and champagne available as take-out or dine-in.

Nobu (Through Feb. 14, Northwest D.C., $200): Enjoy a special omakase menu crafted by executive sushi chef Chico Datur and Executive Chef Eudy Camilo Cruz for Valentine's Day. Pair this with special February off-menu special new cocktails.

Alma Cocina Latina (Feb. 15, 7 to 9 p.m., Baltimore, Maryland): Enjoy Venezuelan cuisine while listening to a selection of Latin and American love songs. Baltimore native Mariah Bonner will join New York City's Natalie Smith accompanied by pianist Marcus Dagan.

Gravitas Dessert for Dinner, A Progressive Pastry Experience (Feb. 19, 5:30 p.m., Northeast, D.C., $115): Chef Aisha Momaney is hosting a five-course dessert-tasting menu. Pair your dishes with optional wine pairings available from Sommelier Angelo Perez.

Galentine's Around D.C.

Beyonce vs. Rihanna Valentine's Dance Party (Feb 14, 8 p.m., Northwest D.C., $15): Get on the dance floor this Valentine's Day at the 9:30 Club.

CitySwing - Prosecco, Putts & Presents (Feb.15, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Northwest D.C., $50): Snack on savory and sweet treats while sipping on Prosecco. CitySwing offers golf simulation technology and says every participant will go home with a special gift that is valued more than the ticket price.

Eaton Wellness (Feb. 13-14, Northwest D.C.): Celebrate Valentines Day or Galentine's Day with a relaxing pampering treatment. The wellness center will also offer a Thai yoga experience that will focus on partner stretching from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Estuary - Miss-En-Place Galentine’s Dinner Featuring Judy Elahi of 101 Hospitality (Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Northwest D.C., $125): Judy Elahi of 101 Hospitality is celebrating women with a four-course meal paired with a curated cocktail. A percentage of sales will be donated to a DC-based organization concentrated on long-term housing for domestic violence and sexual violence survivors, DASH.

Immigrant Food+ at Planet Word (Through Feb. 18, Northwest D.C.): Sip your way through a Galentine's wine flight featuring all female-produced wines at Immigrant Food's location at the Planet Word Museum.

Here's how to make your Valentine's Day special and free in the D.C. area. News4's Tommy McFly reports.

Date Experiences

Artechouse — Intangible Forms (Until March 15, Southwest D.C., $25): Enjoy an immersive audiovisual exploration exhibit by Japanese multi-media artist Shohei Fujimoto

Story District's Worst Date Ever (Feb. 14, 8 p.m., Northwest D.C., $30): Storytellers compete in the fifth annual contest. Audiences listen to all the stories from the dating dumpster and vote on the worst date. Table seating and a full bar and menu will be available. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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