WHERE TO BE SCENE:
Thursday, February 14, 8:30 10:00 PM, Chocolate, Champagne and Jazz featuring Grammy nominee Ski Johnson at The Ritz-Carlton, 1150 22nd St NW. $125,info.
Thursday, February 14, 9:00 PM,The Washington Ballet celebrates its Latino Fund at Noche de Pasin, at the Residence of the Ambassador of Brazil, 3006 Whitehaven St NW.rsvp.
Thursday, February 14, 5:00-11:59 PM, Cupid is Stupid: Anti-Valentine's Day Party at Town Tavern, 2323 18th St. NW. Drink specials, info.
Thursday, February 14, 6:30 PM, Valentines Day Dance Trilogy: Angels, Demons, and Savages at The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. Short vignettes inspired by Pollock, Ossorio, and Dubuffet. $20, info.
Thursday, February 14, 6:00-8:00 PM, Fabricated: A Wearable Art Exhibition at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria. handmade clothing and jewelry. Free, info.
Thursday, February 14, 9:00 PM, Art Soiree Love Power Party at The Powerhouse, 3255 Grace St. NW. $15, info.
Friday, February 15, 9:00AM-9:00 PM, Robert Whitman Photography Exhibit with Esquire Magazine at The Renaissance Hotel, 999 Ninth St. NW. RLife LIVE Program showcases arts and entertainment. Free, info.
Friday, February 15,7:00 11:00 PM, YMCA Loudoun County26th AnnualChocolates Galore & More!atThe Nat'l Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Pl, Leesburg; raise funds for Loudon YMCA Caring For Community campaign. Music, dancing, desserts, hors doeuvres, champagne. $75, $100 reserved seating. Info.
Saturday, February 16, 10:00AM-5:00 PM, The Loving Market: Pop-Up Shop & Art Auction at Epic Yoga, 1323 Connecticut Ave. Free, info.
Saturday, February 16, 1:00 PM,8th Annual Chance for Life Charity Event at City Tavern Club, 3206 M St., NW. various ticket options, including poker tournament, wine tasting & after party. $55-$300, info.
Saturday, February 16, 8:00 PM, the Hope Marietta Foundation 3rd Annual Hope for Hearts Casino Night at The Willard Intercontinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. open bar, hors doeuvres, silent auction and games, info.
Saturday, February 16, 5:00 7:00 PM, VIDA Fitness hosts the February Zumba Dance Event, 2hrs of non-stop Zumba at U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW. $30/ADVANCE, info.