Celebrate the Lantern and Riddle Festival with various cultural performances, including lion and dragon dances, folk music, opera, kung-fu, and martial arts. Enjoy hands-on crafts like traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, flour doll making, paper cutting, origami, henna tattoos, and more! Solve riddles on colorful lanterns to win “lucky money.” Free to attend from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here.   

A one-night-only takeover by the award-winning Sunken Harbor Club brings signature cocktails like the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai and Funky Ti Punch, paired with a full menu featuring Mezze Boards, Brik A'Leouf, and Moroccan Tagine. No entrance fee is required, and reservations are available for high-tops or lounge tables, with walk-ins welcome at the bar all night. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, click here. 

Maydān is hosting a one-night-only Tawle menu with Kareem El-Ghayesh of KG BBQ, bringing together Texas-style barbecue with Egyptian flavors. Highlights include Brisket Hummus, Grilled Lamb Chops with Spicy Chimichurri, and a rich Cardamom Pistachio Rice Pudding. This family-style dining experience blends Kareem's love for BBQ with the warmth of Egyptian cuisine. Please note vegetarian options are not available. Tickets are $125 per person, and the event begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here. 

Join Rick Steves and a sommelier from In Good Taste for a unique virtual wine-tasting event! You’ll receive six Italian wines delivered to your door and get a two-hour, live experience where Rick will guide you through Italy’s wine regions, sharing travel tips and cultural insights. Taste the wines, learn about Italian wine traditions, and enjoy a live Q&A with Rick. To join, make a monthly gift of $12 or an annual gift of $150. The event will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by decorating cookies, sipping bubbly (or hot chocolate), and having fun with your loved ones! Each reservation for two includes 6 cookies with decorating supplies and your choice of 2 glasses of bubbly or 2 cups of Cork's Signature Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate. Perfect for both adults and kids! Tickets are $50, and the event will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here. 

Celebrate National Tater Tot Day with a Build-Your-Own Tater Tot Bar and happy hour. For $15, stack a bowl with crispy tots and over a dozen toppings like queso, gravy, bacon bits, shredded cheese, and various sauces and veggies. Enjoy $2 off draft beers, $12 totchos, $5 classic tots, and $15 tiger tots. Walk-ins are welcome from noon to 10 p.m., with the kitchen open from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information or questions about this event, click here.

Enjoy the acclaimed wines of Jim Law from Linden Vineyards paired with a carefully crafted menu. Dishes include seasonal canapés served with Avenius Sauvignon Blanc 2022, a gratin of Chincoteague Virginia scallops topped with Osetra caviar paired with Hardscrabble Chardonnay 2020, claret-braised Creekstone Farms short ribs paired with Hardscrabble Red 2019, and herb-crusted roasted lamb chops with a root vegetable medley and thyme sauce, complemented by Claret Red 2021. Tickets are $250 per person. The event will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information or questions about the event, click here.  

This Galentine’s Day, all U.S. Generator locations are teaming up with dating app OkCupid to host an evening of mingling and speed dating to celebrate the holiday. Whether you’re looking to find love yourself or want to wingman your bestie, Galentine’s day is the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and give each other the confidence boost to get out there. After the festivities, Speed Daters who hit it off are welcome to continue their evening with a free concert to follow from the artists of Breaking Sound Series, uplifting the next big independent musicians with live concerts across the country. You will enjoy a complimentary welcome drink, with a cash bar open throughout the night. To reserve your spot, click here.

Fauquier County Department of Economic Development and Airlie are partnering again this year to bring you the Fauquier County Wine Showcase held at Airlie's Main House.Fauquier County wineries will be offering tastings of their best wines! Try a few or try them all while snacking on complimentary hors d'oeuvres . You will be given a commemorative wine glass, and a 6 bottle wine tote to fill with your favorite purchases to take home. Fill the entire bag and receive a prize. To purchase a ticket, click here.Participating wineries will be: Arterra Wines, Barrel Oak Winery and Brewery, Capstone Vineyard, Fox Meadow Vineyards and Winery, Mediterranean Cellars, Molon Lave Vineyards, Morais Vineyards and Winery, Naked Mountain Vineyard and Winery, Pearmund Cellars, Phillip Carter Winery, Slater Run Vineyards, Three Fox Vineyards and Brewery, and Vint Hill Craft Winery.

Mark your calendars: February 9, 2025, Super Bowl Sunday at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, and while we don’t yet know which teams will take the field, we do know where we’ll be watching—and eating! The Super Bowl is more than just a game; it’s a celebration that brings people together, whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just here for the commercials and halftime show. Super Bowl parties are their own kind of MVP, from wings and BBQ to loaded nachos and creative game-day spreads, this is your chance to feast on all the delicious food traditions that make Super Bowl Sunday a national holiday for your taste buds. As we get closer to the big day, TheListAreYouOnIt.com is rounding up all the best party spots, catering options, and specials across the DC area to help you plan the ultimate viewing experience. Check them all out here!