February 1
Billy Price Band & Chris O’Leary Band
Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis
A soulful, blues-forward concert perfect for date night.
ramsheadonstage.com
February 5
Taste of Maryland Agriculture
Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Hanover
The 56th annual celebration of Maryland agriculture with tastings, wine, and farm-to-table experiences.
mdagriculturecouncil.com
January 28 - February 7
Paranormal Activity: A New Story
Shakespeare Theatre Company, Washington, DC
A new stage play set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out. We can’t say anything else.
shakespearetheatre.org
January 30 - February 8
Alvin Ailey American Dance
Warner Theatre, Washington, DC
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Washington, DC, for an expansive 11-performance engagement at the historic Warner Theatre, DC’s monument to entertainment, sharing unforgettable performances for over a century.
ailey.org
February 8
La India: La Mas Que Canta
Capital One Hall, Tysons
Salsa icon La India, known as “La Princesa de la Salsa,” brings her powerful voice and celebrated catalog to the DC area.
capitalonehall.com/events/detail/india-la-mas-que-canta
February 15
Mardi Gras at The Wharf
The Wharf, Washington, DC
A full afternoon of Mardi Gras festivities takes over The Wharf with a waterfront parade, roaming performers, live music, and a fireworks finale, bringing New Orleans energy to DC’s waterfront.
wharfdc.com/mardigras
February 21
Rockville’s 18th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville
Celebrate Rockville’s Asian cultures with performances, interactive displays, kids’ crafts and to-go snack boxes at the city’s Lunar New Year celebration.
rockvillemd.gov/services/lunar-new-year-celebration
February 20 - 22
American Craft Made Baltimore
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore
The East Coast’s largest juried craft fair, featuring hundreds of artists, live demos, and immersive craft experiences.
craftcouncil.org/events
February 14
New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour
CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore
Featuring special guests Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, celebrating the iconic group's legacy and the street renaming in Boston. Fans can expect an evening of R&B classics.
cfgbankarena.com
February 14
Couples Cooking Class – French Valentine’s Dinner
Sur La Table, Pike & Rose
Couples are invited to share a romantic, hands-on evening learning French culinary techniques while preparing a multi-course Valentine’s dinner together, guided by a professional chef in an intimate kitchen setting.
surlatable.com
February 22
Lunar New Year Parade – Year of the Horse
Chinatown, Washington, DC
DC’s Chinatown will come alive for the 65th annual Chinese Lunar New Year Parade, a vibrant community-based parade featuring various cultural and community performers. The grand finale will include a spectacular firecracker show in the middle of H Street.
dcparade.com
Ongoing
Main Street Farmers Market – Winter Market
301 Main St., Kentlands
A longtime Kentlands tradition, this year-round farmers market brings together locally grown produce, artisan foods, plants, handcrafted goods, and specialty drinks, with live music from local musicians on select Saturdays.
gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/farmers-markets/main-street-farmers-market
Casey Farmers Market – Winter Edition
Casey Community Center, Gaithersburg
Held every Thursday, this community farmers market features fresh, locally grown produce and eggs, freshly baked breads and sweets, and locally brewed coffee, beer, and spirits from regional makers.
gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/farmers-markets/casey-farmers-market