Your D.C. Weekend: Extended restaurant weeks, indoor fun
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A comforting Italian-American feast at All-Purpose Shaw. Photo: Courtesy All-Purpose
Winter restaurant weeks are popping up around the DMV — with plenty of extensions due to the storm.
Why it matters: Food and drink deals are a great excuse to get out of the house after this ice-bound week.
The big picture: Many neighborhoods are still digging out, and street parking can be very limited — Metro and rideshare are best bets. Make sure to call your destination in advance for any changes in hours and operations.
State of play: Four major restaurant weeks are extended.
Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week
📅 Extended through Feb. 1
💲Prix-fixe menus: $25–$35 lunch/brunch, $40–$65 dinner
The region's biggest restaurant week includes hundreds of eateries across the DMV offering special menus (and some seriously good weekend brunch deals). Expect everything from neighborhood favorites to Michelin-recognized spots. See the full lineup of extensions.
Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week
📅 Extended through Feb. 8
💲Prix-fixe menus: Typically $35, $45 or $55
This restaurant week spotlights 90+ restaurants across Alexandria neighborhoods, from Old Town to Del Ray — casual and upscale spots.
Falls Church Restaurant Week
📅 Extended through Feb. 8
💲Special menus and deals: Prix-fixe and discounted offerings vary by restaurant
Falls Church leans into its reputation as a global food hub for restaurant week, with nearly 45 eateries participating — Vietnamese, Mexican, Thai and beyond. They're also running a "passport challenge" with a chance to win a $100 gift card.
Howard County Restaurant and Craft Beverage Week
📅 Extended through Feb. 8
💲 Special menus and deals: Prix-fixe and discounted offerings vary by restaurant
Over 40 "HoCo" spots participate in restaurant week, offering set lunch and dinner menus, specials and diner rewards.
More weekend fun
🏆 Squash on Fire Open (Now through Sunday)
- The West End squash club hosts its sixth annual international tournament, bringing in 48 male and female players — including multiple top-20 global competitors. Matches take place just feet from spectators around a glass court. 🎟️ Tickets (starting at $47) available.
👻 Paranormal Activity at Shakespeare Theatre Company (Now through Sunday)
- Grab your favorite horror fan for this thrilling show at Harman Hall in Penn Quarter. 🎟️ Ticket prices vary
📚Author Talk: Gov. Josh Shapiro at Sixth & I (Thursday)
- The Pennsylvania governor talks about his book, "Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service," in a moderated discussion in Chinatown. 🎟️ Tickets ($61 with book, $15 virtual) required.
🩰 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Friday–Feb 8)
- The acclaimed dance and ballet company is skipping the Kennedy Center and setting up its annual residency — with new choreography and stars — at Warner Theatre downtown. 🎟️ Tickets ($159+) required.
🇺🇿 Evening at the Embassy of Uzbekistan (Friday)
- A cultural open house in Dupont featuring an Uzbek dinner from the embassy chef, music, dancing and more. 🎟️ Tickets ($79) required.
🏒 Heated Rivalry Dance Party at DC9 (Saturday)
- A high-energy 21+ dance party in Shaw with throwback hits and pop bangers. 🎟️ Tickets (starting at $7) available.
😆 Ramy Youssef comedy tour (Saturday)
- The popular Egyptian-American creator and comedian brings his "Love Beam 7000" tour to the Lincoln Theatre on U Street. 🎟️ Tickets are available via third-party sites like Ticketmaster (sold out directly).