Your long D.C. weekend: President's Day, V-Day, Go-Go Festival
Why it matters: The parade, now in its 102nd year, typically draws thousands of spectators and spurs a variety of Washington-themed experiences.
State of play: This year's theme is "George Washington: America's Commander-in-Chief" in honor of the American Revolutionary War's 250th anniversary.
Expect a flow of Freemasons, antique cars, local politicians, floats, youth groups, military units, and Washington character interpreters.
Between the lines: Other Alexandria events include a " birthnight dinner" at Gadsby's Tavern on Saturday night featuring Washington scholars (tickets $150).
More long weekend fun!
💞 It's Valentine's Day on Friday, and we have a rundown of last-minute ideas through the weekend that aren't super expensive or cheesy.
Want to celebrate Washington's birthday AND Valentine's Day in one historically romantic swoop? Mt. Vernon hosts a V-Day tea on Saturday and Sunday ($70 per person).
There's also an awesome-sounding Broadway Rave at 9:30 Club Friday (tickets $25) for musical theater clubkids.
👯♀️ And Galentine's Day! Wanna dance? Grab the gals and head to the Black Cat's Venus Party on Thursday (tickets $10) where DJ Dianamatic brings the "pink pilates pop princess" playlist vibes. Or Ciel Social Club on Friday, 9pm (free RSVP).
We'd also love to sip through a boozy Galentine's tea with our besties at The Pendry on Saturday afternoon ($90 per person). Or drink lychee martinis while the ladies of Love Is Blind DC discuss D.C. dating, Thursday at 8pm (free).
👙 The annual Cupid's Undie Run for charity goes down at the Wharf Saturday. Racers warm up with drinks and dancing at Union Stage starting at noon, followed by a mile(ish) sprint at 2pm. $45 solo registration
⬆️ For bonus weekend Monday, we'd like to:
Grab a Monday funday brunch at the newly opened Alta Strada near Logan Circle. Or Dupont's Vagabond for bottomless. Or all-you-can-eat-and-drink Ambar (multiple locations).
Hit the Go-Go Festival at Howard Theatre (1-5:30pm) where D.C. greats Junkyard Band, Backyard Band, and Northeast Groovers will perform together for the first time in 25 years. Free
Cap off the weekend at Tonari's new Japanese-style cheesesteak pop-up, open at 5pm.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Fox News
4 hours ago
- Fox News
Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends herself against ‘diva' allegations
Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway reacts to Rep. Jasmine Crockett's response to allegations that she mistreated staff and earned a reputation as a 'diva' and no-show boss on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Yahoo
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Attorney Says They've Asked Trump Administration About Pardon
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorney said they have reached out to President Donald Trump's administration regarding a potential pardon. Last month, the music mogul was found guilty on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. More from The Hollywood Reporter Woody Allen Compared Jeffrey Epstein to Dracula in Birthday Letter Trump Says "Gayle King's Career Is Over," Shares Report Claiming 'CBS Mornings' Is "Woke" 'South Park' Responds to Homeland Security Using Show Image: "Wait, So We ARE Relevant?" 'It's my understanding that we've reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,' attorney Nicole Westmoreland told CNN on Tuesday. Her comments came a day after U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs' bid to be released from prison as he awaits sentencing in October. In May, prior to Combs' conviction, Trump said during a press conference that he 'would certainly look at the facts' regarding the mogul's case, as he hadn't 'been watching it too closely.' Then, when he was asked about whether he would pardon Combs again last week during an interview with Newsmax, Trump responded, 'I was very friendly with him, I got along with him great and he seemed like a nice guy. I didn't know him well. But when I ran for office, he was very hostile.' The president added that while 'we don't like to have things cloud our judgment,' Combs' 'terrible statements' about him in the past make pardoning him 'more difficult to do.' Despite Trump's latest remarks on a potential pardon, Westmoreland told CNN that Combs 'is a very hopeful person, and I believe that he remains hopeful' about his chances. The Hollywood Reporter reached out to the White House, but they declined to comment. After a jury acquitted Combs on his most serious charges, the hip-hop mogul now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years, whereas he was previously facing up to life in prison. The two prostitution-related offenses under the Mann Act carry a maximum sentence of 10 years each. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Buzz Feed
16 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
36 Cozy Products For Home-Dwelling Gremllns
A vintage-style teddy mug so un-bear-ably cute that after you sip your coffee in it, you'll spend the whole day vibing like Paddington with a big smile on your face. A container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so absurdly delicious that all food will just become a mere canvas for putting Cinnadust on. Reviewers use this on everything from coffee to toast to yogurt to fries to popcorn to sweet potatoes to ice cream to — you know what, I'll let you decide on your cinnajourney for yourself. A reviewer-beloved Cozy Spaces-themed coloring book featuring lil' bugs sleeping in upside down teacups, koalas snuggling in mushrooms, and all kinds of little critters reading, eating, and chilling in whimsical scenes. An oh-so-snuggly Kindle, iPad, and phone lap pillow holder so you can stream content or read the latest fairy, dragon, and/or "dead girl found in the woods" book in the *ultimate* comfort. This can rotate and easily adjust the angle of the screen, and even comes with a little spot to hold a snack! A "Nap Guardian" doorbell cover that parents, pet owners, and nap lovers swear by to prevent the doorbell from ringing at all hours of the day. Now babies will stay asleep, very excitable dogs will stay on the couch, and very sleepy humans will get the shut-eye they deserve. A set of delightfully ~~tingly~~ self-heating soothing foot masks made with Epsom salts, lavender, and peppermint perfect for anyone whose recent step count is "too many." Nothing like a lil' self-care on those aching feet to lift your spirits! A shockingly affordable, high-quality recliner massage chair that will make you feel like you're sitting in one of those faaaancy pants movie theaters from the comfort of your own home. Dare you not to buy a *fleet* of these once everyone in the fam starts fighting for their Comfy Chair Time. A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands. And a cult-favorite ~secret~ popcorn salt anyone in the movie theater industry will tell you is a perfect copycat for that oh-so-savory buttery goodness you love to inhale before the previews begin. Not to be dramatic about popcorn on main, but this stuff is game changing. A gaming/reading/laptop pillow to prop your hands up while you're playing video games, typing, or reading on your Kindle or iPad. This will support your arms for a more ~ergonomically-friendly~ experience, whether you're in bed or on a couch, and even features a lil' side pocket for things like remote controls, glasses, and — of course — emergency snacky snacks. Ugg-inspired suede mule slippers with all the comfort and cuteness of the iconic, wildly popular Tasman style, but less than half the price, and with half sizes (!!) available. A set of decadently cooling bamboo bed sheets so soft, breathable, and lovely that you'll be like, "Wait — am I in a White Lotus hotel??" Hot sleepers especially swear by these, and reviewers love how durable they are and how nicely they drape on mattresses. All of the luxury of being a rich person on an HBO drama, without any exorbitant prices (or murder!). A weighted eye mask that will basically function like a weighted blanket for your human eyes, designed to decrease stress and encourage ~deep sleep~. They also feature a 3D contour, so they're hollowed out in the middle and won't rest right on top of your eyes. And a set of self-heating lavender eye masks, which might be juuuuust the ticket to releasing the stress and tension that keeps your brain going in circles at night. Reviewers also swear by these for headache and migraine relief! A "Cup Cozy Pillow" to keep everything steady on your bed when you are one silly little beverage away from accidentally turning your bed into a LaCroix swamp. This will not only keep all your accessories upright and on hand, but has expandable cup holes to fit mugs, water bottles, and snacks, with an insulating foam that keeps drinks hot or cold for longer periods. A set of espresso martini instant cocktail tea bags — all the sophistication of tea, the zing! of coffee, and the 😜 of a cheeky cocktail, without the exorbitant bar price tags. All you have to do is add three ounces of cold water, 1.5 ounces of hard liquor, and the tea sachet into a glass, and you'll have a delicious cocktail in one minute. A pair of "Cloud Socks" so perfectly soft and warm that reviewers compare them to the luxury of the expensive Barefoot Dreams version. A stuffed waffle maker to introduce yourself to the infinite glory of stuffing food into a pillowy warm carb — I'm talking jam, cheesy eggs, meats, NUTELLA (!!), pie filling, peanut butter, the whole nine yards. I'm truly shaking thinking about amassing this kind of breakfast power. A set of lightweight, oh-so-dainty ruffled pajamas inspired by the $89 Piyama version. Revievers are in loooove with this set for summer, saying the fabric is so high quality that it feels like linen. If you're looking for breezy warm weather loungewear, this adorable set fits the bill! A vintage-style six-in-one Bluetooth record player that will play *deep breath* vinyls, CDs, AND cassettes along with connecting to Bluetooth and the radio, so you can walk down every single musical path on memory lane. A cheery little "Buttercup" butter maker so you can make delicious butter in less than five (!!) minutes and enter a cottagecore era unlike any you've ever known. Time to impress your friends by gifting them with small batch butters in garlic, honey, truffle, and all kiiiinds of flavors you haven't even fathomed yet. Teeccino, a sleep-deprived coffee lover's savior — this caffeine-free, acid-free strong herbal blend steeps like regular tea, but somehow mimics the taste of coffee so brilliantly that you'll get all the flavor and satisfaction without the insomnia of a late-night cuppa. A convertible folding sofa bed so obscenely cozy that once you claim it as your reading nook/nap corner, you may never pry yourself out of it again. Is "sofa bed" a legal address? Asking for a friend. A mini donut maker to keep anyone with a sweet tooth occupied — truly, can you think of anything in this universe more delicious than a warm homemade donut?? I'll wait. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that you'll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I've Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed. A simple silicone bread maker that will prove you don't need any know-how or complicated instructions to make delicious bread at home — in fact, you can mix the ingredients right into the silicone maker and pop it right into the oven. (A bunch of easy recipes are included to prove it!) An Our Place–inspired minimalist nesting bakeware set to help save space *and* your budget — these are similar to the $200 Our Place set, which does include one other piece, but is very similar in function and style. If you're looking for a lovely way to streamline your baking supplies and elevate your kitchen's aesthetic, this right here will be your affordable solution. A reviewer-beloved electric fondue set for an investment in your future happiness, because I'm hard-pressed to think of anything a vat of melted cheese and chocolate *won't* fix. A lightweight, expandable bamboo bathtub caddy to turn your boring bathroom into a veritable spa. Pinot? Poured. Candle? Lit. Netflix? Queued. Now, all you have to do is calmly explain to their loved ones that you live in a tub now. An animal ears throw blanket for anyone who says things like "I will become one with this blanket" but legit MEANS EVERY WORD. Brb, off to go enchant a cozy, fuzzy forest. A pair of horizontal glasses to let you read while lying down, because being unable to read without starfishing on your bed feels like a scam. Now you can out-scam it. A cider making starter kit so easy to use that you'll have four bottles of wine, cider, or mead in just nine days — and then you can repeat the whole process all over again for more boozey deliciousness. You can use any juice you want, or you can access over 5,000 unique recipes through Brewsy, which also includes online support if you have any questions! A decorative rainbow window film that says, "Yes, I want my privacy, but I also want to be extremely glamorous about it." Not only does this refract beautiful rainbows in your space, but reviewers mention that it's handy for pet owners whose dogs love to bark at things outside, and that they also used them to outfit the sunroofs of their cars to prevent glare. A DIY air-dry clay mini food kit so you can make teensy, hyper-realistic food creations — perfect for a cozy night in, or an unexpected, fun activity to do with pals or kiddos. This comes complete with all the resin clay dough, molds, colors, "toppings," and display shelves included! A set of reviewer-beloved chocolate bar molds for anyone who dreams of DIY-ing their ultimate dessert. These are great for mix-ins like nuts and cereal, but also have enough depth for you to add fillings like peanut butter, jam, and caramel. A pair of oh-so-cozy "teddy" slippers that might just be that ~holy grail~ pair you've been searching for — not only are these mega soft and warm, but reviewers note that they don't overheat, hold up over time, and machine wash beautifully. (Bonus: they're also very quiet if you're trying not to wake the fam!)
