Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, so many lovebirds will celebrate this weekend. But if you haven’t already ordered the flowers and made dinner reservations, don’t fret. Here are five fun this to do this weekend while keeping in the Valentine’s Day spirit. All You Need is Love 2 at Jammin’ Java, Sunday
“She Loves You.” “All My Loving.” And yes, “All You Need is Love.” When it comes to songs of the heart, nothing quite matches the output of the Beatles. On Sunday at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, four singer-songwriters pay homage to the Beatles, and Valentine’s Day, with All You Need is Love 2: A Tribute to the Beatles and Love Songs.
“There’s so many different aspects in the emotions involved,” said Anthony Fiacco, who is participating in the event, along with Todd Wright, Luke Brindley and Shane Hines.
Fiacco has a number of Fab Four songs rehearsed and ready to play on Sunday, deciding which to perform depends on his mood. During a recent phone conversation, he kept which songs he’s considering close to his chest, but revealed “I’ll Follow the Sun” may be one of them.
The show is a songwriters circle format, meaning each musician plays a couple of songs, before the whole group performs together on a number of selections. This is the second year of the event.
“It was great,” Fiacco said of the 2010 show. “It was a blast learning all the songs.”
Info: $12 in advance, $15 day off; jamminjava.com
When: 7 p.m., Sunday
Woo at the Zoo, Friday
The folks at the National Zoo always put together fun, adult events (Brew at the Zoo, Grapes with the Apes). Enjoy fun talks about the animals, complementary hors d’oeuvres, champagne flute, and a cash bar.
Info: $15 for Friends of the National Zoo members, $25 non; nationalzoo.si.edu
When: Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.
La Saint-Valentin at the Embassy of France, Saturday
Who better to celebrate Valentine’s Day with than the French? The fourth annual Saint-Valentin event at La Maison Francaise (the French Embassy) does so in style. French pastries, open bar, chocolate fountain, and live music and dancing. Plus a chance to win a trip to Paris. Cocktail attire.
Info: $75; la-maison-francaise.org.
When: 8 p.m. to midnight, Saturday
Screen Valentines: Great Romance Movies at AFI Silver Theatre
A romantic, or fun, movie can be just what Cupid ordered. Through Feb. 27, AFI in Silver Spring screens some great romances: “Bringing Up Baby,” “The Palm Beach Story,” “Sabrina,” “West Side Story,” “Somewhere in Time,” “Knotting Hill” and “Love Actually.” Plus, don’t miss the “Grease” sing along.
Info: afi.com/silver
When: Show times vary, through Feb. 27
Wine and Chocolate Valentine Weekend at Chateau O’Brien, Saturday and Sunday
If the fancy schmancy restaurants are booked, one of the many wineries within an hour or so drive make for great quick getaways. On Saturday and Sunday, cruise out to Chateau O’Brien for its Wine and Chocolate Valentine Weekend. Enjoy a gourmet chocolate and wine pairing, as well as live music.
Info: $20 ($5 will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society). chateauobrien.dreamhosters.com.
When: Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
