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DC, NoVA Weekend: Brunch Fest, Chocolate Lovers Festival
Events this weekend include Chinese New Year festivals, a boutique warehouse sale and ice festival.

With Smithsonian museums open again and Super Bowl festivities commencing, there's plenty to do this weekend around Northern Virginia and DC. From foodie events to sports games and winter wonderlands, there's something for everyone in your family.
We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, Feb. 1 to Sunday, Feb. 3. Some larger events you'll find include: Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival, Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale, various Chinese New Year celebrations, DC Brunch Fest and Ice Yards with the Polar Plunge.
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Friday, Feb. 1
- Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival (through Feb. 3)
- Toni Braxton at MGM National Harbor
- A Long, Long Way: Race and Film at Washington National Cathedral (through Feb. 2)
- Washington Capitals vs. Calgary Flames
- Cherry Challenge in Alexandria (through Feb. 10)
- The Daily Show Writers Stand Up Tour in Arlington
- Bob Marley Birthday Celebration ft. FeelFree & Nappy Riddem
- Port City Brewing Company Eighth Anniversary
- New Beginnings Art Exhibit opening reception at Del Ray Artisans
- Reading Lee with Bud Robertson: Robert E. Lee & Search for Peace
Saturday, Feb. 2
- Chinese New Year Festival in Falls Church
- Groundhog Day at Dupont Festival
- DC Brunch Fest at Union Market
- Chinese New Year Celebration at Tysons Corner Center
- Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale
- Tet Festival at Dulles Expo Center
- Ice Yards 2019 Featuring The Polar Plunge
- Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Smithsonian Chinese New Year Family Festival
- Factory Flow at Torpedo Factory Art Center
- Loudoun County Winter Barrel Tasting
- Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow: Fredericksburg
- Israel Baptist Church Event on "Freedom Riders"
- African American Storytelling for Adults in Alexandria
- John Carlyle Birthday Celebration
- Wedding Expo in Sterling
- "Crazy Over Love" performance in Ashburn
Sunday, Feb. 3
- Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins
- Chinese Celebration: Lunar New Year in DC
- Alexandria Puppy Bowl Viewing Party at Wag and Brew
- Puppy Bowl Viewing Party at Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
- Apothecary Geek Tour: A Magical Apothecary
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