Where to Celebrate Galentine’s Day
By • February 11, 2026 0 326
As Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope coined in Parks and Recreation, “What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies.” Here are some ideas to celebrate Galentine’s Day in the area.
Valentine’s Sip & Shop at 1310 Kitchen & Bar
This evening, visit 1310 Kitchen & Bar for an evening with your besties. Vintage vendors are coming together for a Valentine’s Day themed pop-up hosted by 1310 and Sourced by Scottie. The fun begins at 5 p.m.
Spend Galentine’s Day at Taqueria Xochi
Mexican restaurant Taqueria Xochi is hosting a Galentine’s Day event with rom coms playing on a projector, lots of seasonal décor and specials like the No Drama ‘Rita and the Taco ‘bout Besties, a heart-shaped taco platter with two margaritas for $50. Romantic comedies will play at the Navy Yard location only.
Taqueria Xochi heart-shaped tacos. Courtesy Eleven Eleven PR.
A Galentine’s Day Wine Tasting and Mixer at Centrolina
Centrolina is hosting a Galentine’s Day themed mixer from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday evening. The event will feature a tasting of five wines from sommelier Liz Martinez paired with snacks from chef Amy Brandwein. Grab your best girlfriends for a fun night on the town.
Book Lover BFFs Unite
This evening, Old Town Books is hosting an after-hours Valentine’s Day celebration perfect for a Galentine’s Day outing. The party includes themed bites and drinks, a make-your-own bookmark bar and more. There will be flash tattoos offered from a local artist too. The event is from 7-9 p.m. today in Alexandria.
St. Vincent Wine Hosts: ‘Nowhere to Wear This’
Assemble your friends and put on your favorite going out top and head to St. Vincent Wine on Georgia Ave. NW. There will be a special Friday for a “Girl Dinner,” which includes cheese and charcuterie, a miso Caesar salad, truffle fries and a bottle of wine.
Stamp Your Own Gold Pendant Necklace Workshop
At Shop Made in DC’s Georgetown location Saturday at 11 a.m., attendees can learn the basics of metal stamping while designing a gold-filled disk pendant necklace. You can stamp the necklace with an inspiring phrase or word, or perhaps a meaningful date in your life. Shop Made in DC is located at 1304 Wisconsin Ave. NW.
