The winter season is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's February Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.
GW Anne Lindberg: What Color is Divine Light?
Date: February 4 - July 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed on holidays.
Location: GW: The Textile Museum. 701 21st St. NW.
2904 M Street, NW. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday
Cost: Free!
Contemporary artist Anne Lindberg’s immersive installation transforms light and thread into a site for contemplation and reflection on connections with ourselves, communities, and individual conceptions of the divine. A series of programs within the gallery will unite community members for shared experiences designed to foster understanding and transcendence.
The Love, Georgetown: Valentine’s Day Promotions
Holiday Shopping Event
Date: February 7 – 14, 2023
Location: Georgetown Commercial District
Love is in the air! Whether celebrating with that special someone or practicing self-care, Georgetown has all the Valentine’s Day cards, gifts, and treats you need. The Love, Georgetown promotion features more than 35 participating businesses, and three categories: Sweetheart Specials (two-for-one deals), $14 featured items, and merchant’s choice specials you’re sure to love!
Curling & Cocktails at the Wharf Ice Rink
Date: February 8 - 15, 2023
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Transit Pier at the Wharf: 970 Wharf St. SW.
Cost: Free!
Pre-register to reserve your spot. Games begin at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, and 9:00 pm, every Wednesday through February 15. Each registration is for you and up to three teammates (4 total). Walk-ups are allowed only if space and time are available.
Looking for a fun way to spend some time outside this winter? Head to the Wharf for a friendly game of curling! The Canadian game marries hockey and shuffleboard for a low-pressure evening on the ice—no skates needed! Beginners are welcome and encouraged. Spectators are welcome, too! Cheer on the players and learn the game from the sidelines.
Presidential Family Fun Day at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery
Date: Saturday, February 13, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM –3:00 PM
Location: National Portrait Gallery. 8th St. NW. Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard.
Cost: Free!
Celebrate American Presidents Day weekend at the Family Fun Day featuring holiday-related activities. Take part in the iconic Gilbert Stuart’s Landsdowne portrait spotlight, attend calligraphy workshops just in time for Valentine’s Day to write special love notes, and join scavenger hunts, games, and hands-on activities. There will be something for everyone. Don’t miss musical performances by the Linton Hall Fife and Drum Corps, special appearances by the Washington Nationals baseball team, and more!
