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Radar: To Do in D.C. 2.9-2.12

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February 8, 2023 @ 2:00pm | District Fray staff

It’s a busy weekend as we near Valentine’s Day and hunker down for football’s big day. And there’s still things to do if you’re against and/or uninterested in both. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

If you want more Super Bowl picks, check out Super Bowl Sunday: Where to Eat, Drink + Party

If you’re interested in a laugh, consult Funny Ha-Ha: Must-See Comedy Shows in February.

If you’re interested in live music, you might like DMV Sounds: February 2023 and 5 Jazz Picks for February.

If you’re interested in film, peruse Film Picks: February 2023.

2.9

Opening Night of “Intersections, Linling Lu: Soundwaves” at The Phillips Collection
In Soundwaves, Lu engages with the Phillips Music performance of Philip Glass’s Etude no. 16 by visualizing the sound into a spatial configuration — soundwaves. She takes the repetitive notes and chords from Glass’s music and translates them into a physical space. Registration required. Free. 6:30 p.m. 1600 21st St. NW, DC; phillipscollection.org // @phillipscollection

2.9-2.10

“Hellzapoppin’: What About the Bees?” at Hirshhorn
Experience legendary choreographer and film director Yvonne Rainer’s newest (and last) dance. Performed by eight dancers, HELLZAPOPPIN’ employs Rainer’s trademark “radical juxtaposition” — her technique of layering contrasting movement, dance, text, sound, film and imagery — to explore racial injustice in the United States. $20. 7 p.m. Independence Avenue and 7th Street NW, DC; hirshhorn.si.edu // @hirshhorn

2.10

Bolero Night at La Cosecha
Stop by if you’re a lover of good music and want to enjoy the romantic Latin rhythms of boleros and ballads. An unforgettable night with the most famous boleros! Free. 7 p.m. 1280 4th St. NE, DC; lacosechadc.com // @lacosechadc

Sidepiece – Kiss and Tell: Third Base Tour at Echostage
Get ready to dance the night away as the electronic duo’s tour, Kiss and Tell: Third Base Tour, touches down at one of the world’s best nightlife venues. It may just be the perfect pre-Valentine’s Date night for your latest…situationship. $30. 9 p.m. 2135 Queens Chapel Rd. NE, DC; echostage.com // @echostage 

2.11

Loving Locals Market at Femme Fatale
Featuring many amazing local vendors from the DMV area, the Loving Locals Market has a wide variety of vintage clothing, accessories, home decor, art and more. ALL are welcome and ALL are invited! Free admission. 11 a.m. 3409 Connecticut Ave. NW, DC; femmefataledc.com // @femmefataledc

BlackLight Summit: afterGLOW, Panel Discussion + Ticketed Performance at Dance Place
Join afterGLOW on its last draw show day with a glitter-filled, wig-pulling, lip-syncing, drag celebration. Featuring performances from some of the DMV’s most dynamic drag artists, afterGLOW affirms the future is Black, queer, beautiful and happening now! $20+. 7 p.m. 3225 8th St. NE, DC; danceplace.org // @danceplacedc

Opening Reception of “SPECTRAL DANCE PARTY!” at Art Enables
Enjoy refreshments and wine and mingle with artists at the opening of a new Art Enables exhibit. With party lights to set the mood, artwork that “dances” across the canvas and a playlist of the artists’ favorite music, you won’t want to miss out on this original D.C. artwork. Free. 4 p.m. 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, DC; art-enables.org // @artenables

2.12

Big Game Watch Party at Grand Central
Join our very own DC Fray team at Grand Central Bar & Sportsbook for the ultimate Super Bowl watch party! Bring your friends and bond with the football community while enjoying exclusive event perks, beer, food specials and the big game. From unlimited beer to food specials to in-house sports betting, your house party can’t beat this. $30. 2447 18th St. NW, DC; districtfray.com // @districtfray

Puppy Bowl Watch Party! at Bark Social
Not into football? Then attend a Puppy Bowl watch party with Animal Planet at Bark Social’s Bethesda location! Bring your pup, enjoy prizes, food and drinks, cheer on the Corgi competition and even adopt your own furry friend. Free. 12 p.m. 935 Prose St. North Bethesda, MD; barksocial.com // @bark_social

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