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Grab a pint and a feline friend and meet us at the pub. Your cat might be under 21, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t drink! Let’s unwind after work with paws and pints at a local happy hour. With Valentine’s Day coming up, wearing red or pink (either youself or your cat) Is encouraged! Feel free to come with or without a cat and get ready to socialize and raise a glass with fellow cat lovers. 🍻 This is a great opportunity to make new friends. If you get there before 7, happy hour will still be going on. Drinks cost $3 to $5! I will order some appetizers for the table. This place is super chill and lets cats inside (I chatted with the workers, they LOVE pets) so we will be meeting inside unless the weather is really good. Due to this we probably will be keeping the cats in their carriers for the most part if we are inside. I will be bringing my cat Misty and we would love to meet you! If you bring your cat, make sure they are wearing a collar, harness, leash, in a backpack, carrier, and/or stroller. Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 🅿️ Parking: Parking is available at two different parking garages in the Rockville Town Center: Garage A Entrances located off of Maryland Avenue and 355. Garage B Entrance located off of Maryland Avenue. Parking is free for the first 90 minutes and after that it is $3 for up to 3 hours. You pay at a kiosk in the garage before you leave and present the ticket at the exit. There is some street parking but not a lot. Ⓜ️ Metro: The bar is walking distance from the Rockville station off the red line towards Shady Grove. Heads up: this is a loud environment so I would not recommend this event for cats that are not used to being out and about.

Please join members of the the Arlington Running Club each Thursday night at 6:30 PM for our weekly Run 'n' Quaff at Astro Beer Hall located at 4001 Campbell Avenue, Arlington Virginia 22206 in the Shirlington neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. We are a laid back group of runners that enjoys running a 5-K (3.1 mile) course each week followed the quaffing of cold refreshing adult beverages. We have runners of all abilities from the beginning runner / walker up through marathoners and ultra runners. Our age group spans from early twenties through late seventies and all ages in between. There is someone your age range / someone your skill level at our weekly meetups. No check-ins, waiver forms, or administrivia. No rules, just right. Please join us each and every Thursday night, rain or shine, for the Arlington Running Club!

Ready to build something amazing without writing a single line of code? Or want a front-row seat to watch it all come together? Join us for an AI-powered hackathon where you’ll create an app using **Lovable** – the no-code platform that turns plain English prompts into real products. This will be an interactive, high-energy event – not a sit-down lecture. Builders will be hands-on and products will be built! How it works: * We’ll form small AI building groups – no need to come with a team. * Bring a laptop to help your team build by adding features or testing your product. * Each group will collaborate to build an app and share it at the end. * The product brief will be revealed at the start – no prep required! * All Lovable credits are covered – no fees involved. Whether you’re curious about AI tools, eager to experiment, or just want to see how others build fast, this is your chance to experience the future of app creation. Since group spots are limited, please RSVP **only if you’re sure you can commit**. **Agenda:** * **5:00pm - 5:30pm – Arrival / Networking** * **5:30pm - 6:00pm – Hackathon brief** * **6:00pm - 7:00pm – Build time** * **7:00pm - 7:20PM – Networking / Shortlist** * **7:20pm - 7:50pm – Finalist demo, voting and prizes** * **7:50pm - 8:30pm – Wrap-up / Networking** This event will be held at Amazon’s HQ2 in National Landing, Arlington. Please bring a photo ID that matches your registration name to check in with security. There are metro stops (Pentagon City, Crystal City) and parking garages within convenient walking distance. There is also some street parking available in the vicinity.

Cupid might be busy, but we’re focused on Bingo, good company, and community on the Pike. Join us for Valentine’s Bingo Happy Hour, a fun, social evening perfect for friends, partners, and anyone looking for a feel-good night out. 💗 Valentine’s Bingo: easy to play, great for mingling ➡️ Bring a friend or partner who has never attended a Columbia Pike Happy Hour before and you both receive a free drink! (First 10 + their plus one) 🎁 CPP giveaways for Bingo winners 🎟 Sabores gift card prizes 💖 Important: To receive the free drink, both guests must RSVP through the official Columbia Pike Partnership link. Meetup-only RSVPs will not be eligible: https://columbiapikepartnership.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F32999 2401 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, February 12 Sweet vibes, new faces, and a little Bingo magic. 💕

Join us for our Thursday Tea Time and social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults! Bring your beverage of choice, and meet in-person at The DC Center from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. For more information, contact Center Aging Program Coordinator, Mac (maca@thedccenter.org). We hope to see you there!

We return to the Westminster Sportsplex for an encore Valentine's themed play party. I'll have photo backdrops as usual and light refreshments for humans. Please make sure to have all vaccinations and to pick up after your corgis if they go inside. The back door should allow you opportunity to take potty breaks to avoid accidents indoors. $10 donations welcome to help defer expenses. To avoid any confusion - THIS IS NOT A HUMAN DATING EVENT! WE ARE CORGI LOVERS!

**Paws, Pints & Puppy Love: Valentine’s Day Singles Meetup** Looking for love… or at least a new friend who thinks your dog is as cute as you do? Join us for a Valentine’s Day gathering designed for singles who own dogs (or just adore them.) We’ll be meeting at **Dog Daze Social Club**, a dog-friendly restaurant and social space where pups are welcome and conversations come easy. Whether you arrive with your four-legged wingman or simply want to meet other dog-loving singles, this is a relaxed, playful way to spend Valentine’s Day without pressure or awkward small talk. Expect: * A warm, casual atmosphere * Plenty of dogs to pet and talk about * Food and drinks available for purchase * A mix of people who love dogs as much as you do No speed dating. No forced activities. Just good company, wagging tails, and an easy way to meet new people. (maybe that special someone...) **Location:** Dog Daze Social Club - in a heated tent (so outside, for your awareness) 1100 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 **Date:** Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026 Bring your dog if you have one. Bring yourself if you don’t. Either way, you’re welcome. (But you must love dogs!) ***Important note:*** *Before attending, please review Dog Daze Social Club’s house rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Dogs must meet age and vaccination requirements, follow leash and collar rules, and display friendly behavior, while humans are asked to supervise their pups, clean up after them, and respect the facility’s guidelines. **The limit for dogs brought to the venue is 2**, and staff may enforce time-outs or removal for unsafe behavior.* Due to reservation limitations, no +1's are allowed. Full rules and details can be found here: https://dogdazedc.com/rules/

We return to the Westminster Sportsplex for a Mardi Gras themed play party. I'll have photo backdrops as usual and light refreshments for humans. Black Jack will be the mardi gras king since he is celebrating a birthday. Please make sure to have all vaccinations and to pick up after your corgis if they go inside. The back door should allow you opportunity to take potty breaks to avoid accidents indoors. Feel free to be ask mardi gras festive as you can be! $10 donations welcome to help defer expenses.

PawsUP for David and Brick for originally suggesting this awesome meetup and our dogs love it! -Dumbarton Oaks/Montrose Park in Georgetown -Meet at the entrance off of R st, on the East side (closer to the cemetery) -Plenty of street parking in the area -Bring water and a ball for your Aussie This park is a very large open field, that is very dog friendly. Tons of space to run and chase. Most if not all dogs are off leash. Occasional runners and kids (there is a playground), so keep that in mind. There is also a trail inside with a stream that the dogs love to play in.

Let’s celebrate LOVE❤️ We need more of it in the world these days! Music, singing, dancing, laughter- guaranteed good time! As of today there are only 12 seats remaining for this show, I set a limit of 6 (that will be 8 total with my 2 tickets). Go online or call to get tickets ASAP- tell them your group is want Donna’s Gals.

Our regular Sunday meetup at the Shirlington Dog Park -- members start arriving around 10:15 a.m. You'll always find an Aussie to play with. There are 3 entrances, so wander the park -- the dogs will find each other! For puppies, Shirlington has a small dog park within the larger dog park. It's the prefect place for your puppy to gain confidence and socialize with others. There is also plenty of room to run. Just a reminder, the Dog Park is under attack by the Arlington County Board of Commissioners. While early plans to decrease the size of the park by 50% has been tabled, it's important to remind Arlington County how important this park is to dogs and owners. Here are links to the change.org petition and the Facebook page where you can get updates. Shirlington Dog Park Page Petition: https://www.change.org/.../arlington-county-board-save... Arlington County Board: Save the Shirlington Dog Park! We love the Shirlington Dog Park -- it provides… change.org Shirlington Dog Park Page Shirlington Dog Park Page Save the Dog Park Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/groups/696087663906890

Thursdays just got smarter (and sassier). 🧠🍻 Join us at TownHall Short North for Trivia Night with Marquis—where the questions are fun, the competition is friendly, and the vibes are immaculate. Grab your crew, sip something good, and prove you know random facts you absolutely shouldn’t.

Early-bird coffee and conversation at [Cup O Joe Coffee House](https://www.cupojoe.com/)!