Your guide to Galentine's and singles parties around D.C.
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Bring your BFF for the ultimate "girl dinner" at Lobby Bar. Photo: Courtesy Lobby Bar
Whether you're single, taken, or "it's complicated," check out these parties, mixers and tastings happening around D.C. this week.
Why it matters: Dancing > Valentine's dinner.
💘 The Single Scene at Bourbon Steak
Hit the Four Seasons Georgetown for a singles cocktail party hosted by "Summer House" cast members Danielle Olivera and Stephen McGee, featuring unlimited Valentine's cocktails, passed bites and DJ tunes.
📅 Friday
🎟️ Tickets: $75
🔮 Galentine's at Lobby Bar
A cosmic girls' night featuring the viral "Girl Dinner," a tarot card reader and $16 "marTINI meal" specials (slider, mini fries, dirty 'tin).
📅 Thursday
🎟️ Free reservations, $65 "Girl Dinner" special
💃 Golden Galentine's Bash at Casta's
A Havana-inspired Latin dance party with a DJ and free Champagne for ladies who RSVP (Friday). Then on Saturday, check out the free singles party with more tunes — plus a free margarita when you sign up for the Peared dating app.
👑 Galentine's Drag Bingo at Unconventional Diner
A high-energy night of drag performances, bingo, themed cocktails, a full buffet and "lipsologist" readings.
📅 Friday
🎟️ Ticketed reservations: $60 per person
🎀 The Pink Line Party at Metrobar
A laid-back Galentine's craft party with bracelet-making, Valentine's card decorating, sweets and beats by DJ Nah FR.
📅 Friday
🎟️ Free with RSVP
🧀 Fondue and fancy clothes at St. Vincent
The "Nowhere to Wear It" Galentine party means you can dress ridiculously fancy and dive into fondue, or a "girl dinner" special of truffle fries, miso Caesar, charcuterie and rosé.
📅 Friday
🎟️ Free reservations, $85 for "Girl Dinner" special
🍷 Galentine's wine mixer at Centrolina
Bring the gals to a female sommelier-led tasting of five wines paired with chef Amy Brandwein's bites in a cozy Italian setting.
📅 Friday
🎟️ Tickets: $50
🥂 Love on the Rocks near Lapop
A free Valentine's soiree with live jazz and signature cocktails that doubles as an Adams Morgan neighborhood party celebrating love in all its forms.
📅 Saturday
🎟️ Free reservations (cocktails for purchase)
🍾 "Valen-Wines" and taco party at Lulu's
Bring friends and/or lovers for unlimited pours from 25+ wines (bubbles, pinks and more) plus a bottomless breakfast taco bar and take-home bottle discounts.
📅 Sunday
🎟️ Ticketed reservations: $55