Galentines & Valentines Round Up

This Galentine’s Day brunch at Pinstripes puts a playful spin on the classic weekend outing with pink pours, local pop-up shops, and a live DJ setting the mood. Designed as a one-day celebration for friends, the event pairs bubbles and beats with a brunch menu that includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
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Uncork your creativity at this festive paint-and-sip evening designed for Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or a well-earned night out. Settle in for a guided painting session with all materials provided, plus a playful spread of seasonal bites and drinks to keep things relaxed and social. The menu leans fun and indulgent, with heart-shaped chicken and waffles, a painter’s palette-style charcuterie board, and chocolate-dipped strawberries rounding out the night. No painting experience needed—just show up ready to sip, paint, and unwind. $95
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This elevated craft night centers on transforming vegan leather jewelry boxes into beautifully personalized keepsakes. Designed as a refined Galentine’s escape, the evening blends creative freedom with thoughtfully curated materials, light bites, and sips in a relaxed, social setting. It’s an opportunity to celebrate friendship, self-love, or simply enjoy a stylish night of making something meaningful. No experience needed—just come ready to craft, sip, and unwind. $85
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Create a collaborative painting with your pARTner during this relaxed, creative evening for two. Share brushes, laughs, and a little romance—plus enjoy a light dinner and drinks included as you paint side by side. $150/couple
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Trade the usual dinner reservation for a date night that gets you out of your chairs and onto the dance floor. This salsa & bachata experience gives couples a guided, low-pressure way to move together, enjoy the music, and share a relaxed evening in a softly lit studio. The one-hour class includes a complimentary glass of wine per person (21+; non-alcoholic option available), with chocolate bundles and additional drinks available.
$105 per couple.
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Sip, design, and celebrate Galentine’s with a hands-on nail art night hosted at Hammer & Stain. Create a custom set of reusable press-on nails using provided tips, polish, charms, and glitters, then take them home with instructions for rewearing. With guided techniques, no experience required, and your first glass of wine included, it’s an easy, creative way to spend the evening with friends. $55.
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This cozy, beginner-friendly craft night invites guests to create a glowing mosaic heart just in time for Valentine’s Day. Participants will design a 5-inch mosaic heart on a wooden stand using pre-cut glass tiles, then add LED fairy lights so it shines from within. All materials are provided, and step-by-step guidance keeps the experience relaxed and social. No experience needed—just come ready to craft, sip, and enjoy a creative night out at a local meadery. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase on site. $42
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Trade the usual dinner reservation for a date night that gets you out of your chairs and onto the dance floor. This salsa & bachata experience gives couples a guided, low-pressure way to move together, enjoy the music, and share a relaxed evening in a softly lit studio. The one-hour class includes a complimentary glass of wine per person (21+; non-alcoholic option available), with chocolate bundles and additional drinks available.
$105 per couple.
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Trade the prix-fixe dinner for a cozy, creative night out where art, conversation, and a good drink set the pace. This guided paint-and-sip evening is designed for couples and friends alike—no experience required, just a willingness to unwind, sip something you love, and leave with a finished canvas (and a few roses along the way). $50 per person.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a cozy, flavor-forward evening pairing chef-crafted pizzas with wines from Mazzaroth Vineyard. Come with a sweetheart or fly solo—this guided tasting includes wine (or beer, if that’s more your style), thoughtful pairings, and plenty of pizza love. Two seating options available: 5–7 PM or 7–9 PM.
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Turn Valentine’s Day into something genuinely fun at the Comedy Magic Show: The Magic Duel, where two award-winning magicians face off in a fast-paced, interactive battle of wit and illusion at Hyatt Regency Bethesda. With sharp banter, audience participation, and mind-bending tricks from Mark Phillips and Meadow Perry, the night feels lively and unexpected—an easy win for date night, friends, or anyone who prefers laughter and surprise over the usual Valentine routine. $101.82+
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Clear Skies brings back its Valentine’s Day karaoke night with love songs, heartbreak anthems, and prizes for crowd favorites. Hosted by KJ Smilez, the evening welcomes singers and cheerleaders alike—plus the Palmetto Bay Cuisine food truck will be on site for bites while you belt it out.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with live swing in one of the region’s most iconic ballrooms. Led by saxophonist and bandleader Eyal Vilner, the Eyal Vilner Swing Band is a fixture of the New York swing scene, with performances at venues including Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim, Birdland, and Dizzy’s Club, as well as international jazz festivals across Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. The night begins with a beginner-friendly swing lesson, followed by a full evening of dancing to a live big band. Food and drinks available on site. $30 at the door.
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💘 Valentine’s Cooking Class: The Aphrodisiac Kitchen

Skip the Valentine’s Day crowds and spend a relaxed Sunday cooking (and tasting) your way through a menu designed to feel indulgent without being intimidating. This intimate, hands-on class highlights classic aphrodisiac ingredients—oysters, asparagus, strawberries, and chocolate—guided by Chef Tony in a warm, confidence-building setting you’ll actually want to recreate at home. Each guest leaves with recipes, inspiration, and a playful chocolate bath bomb to extend the experience. $90 per person + tax & gratuity.
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💌 A Steamy Reading & Q&A with Romance Writer Golden Angel
Sun, Feb 15, 4–5 PM | The Writer’s Center, Bethesda

Keep the Valentine’s Day mood going with an afternoon of bold, playful romance. Golden Angel, a USA Today bestselling author, reads steamy scenes and then opens it up for a lively Q&A on writing romance, craft, and publishing.

She is a full-time, six-figure romance author known for sharing practical publishing and authoring advice on TikTok and Substack, and she currently serves as Vice President of the Maryland Romance Writers. The conversation is candid, smart, and welcoming, whether you are an avid romance reader, an aspiring writer, or just curious how these stories come together. Free.
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Valentine’s Day may have passed, but Galentine’s doesn’t have to end on the 14th. This easy, feel-good afternoon is all about extending the celebration—flowers, conversation, and time well spent with people you love. Hosted by Picnic & Unwind, a local event design company known for thoughtfully styled, low-stress gatherings, the event is designed to help friends slow down and truly enjoy being together. You’ll create your own floral arrangement with all materials provided, while enjoying non-alcoholic sips, small bites, and sweet treats from local baker Cakes by Lala. $113.93
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