Going Out Guide: Romantic Tips for Valentines Day... and Beyond

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, February 09, 2012 Where to get in the mood for romance Lavanya Ramanathan Valentine's Day isn't the only time when you need a great idea for a date. This week, we're unveiling a collection of best-of lists that will help you ratchet up the heat all year round. [Read more] Gallery: D.C.'s most romantic spaces Weekend's best Celebrate with a soiree at the French embassy, one-day plays and the International Wine and Food Festival. [Read more] News & Reviews A cozy Boxcar Bars & Clubs By Fritz Hahn | A comfortable retro neighborhood pub moves in across from Eastern Market. [Read more] Black & Orange Restaurants By Alex Baldinger | Closed for eight months after a lawsuit, the burgers-and-fries eatery near Dupont Circle reopened in June as Black & Orange, and the second location opened last week on 14th Street NW. [Read more] Ralph Stanley Music By Geoffrey Himes | At 84, bluegrass musician Ralph Stanley is up for his fourth Grammy and still going strong. [Read more] 'Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World' Museums By Lavanya Ramanathan | Opening Friday, this show at the National Archives restores some of the humanity to the larger-than-life historical figure. [Read more] 'Civilization (All We Can Eat)' Theater By Jess Righthand | Woolly Mammoth Theatre's new show stars an antagonist of the porcine persuasion. [Read more] More From Going Out Guide Restaurants Events Theater Bars & Clubs Music Kid-Friendly Movies Museums Visitors Guide KRONOS QUARTET - ALIM QASIMOV ENSEMBLE. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18. 8PM. $45. The foremost mugham singers, adventurous instrumentalists and an ancient musical form. A rare USA tour by Azerbaijan's celebrated vocalists! CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Celebrating 10 Years in the Company of Extraordinary Minds. claricesmithcenter.umd.edu. 301.405.ARTS. Click here for tickets! Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Two uncommon men working toward one common goal: equality. Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of NECESSARY SACRIFICES, a captivating depiction of the struggle for a post-emancipation world. Click here for tickets! NECESSARY SACRIFICES - Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Two uncommon men working toward one common goal: equality. Ford's Theatre presents the world premiere of Necessary Sacrifices, a captivating depiction of the struggle for a post-emancipation world. Click here for tickets! Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy