DC, NoVA Weekend: Giant Panda Housewarming, Washington Symposium

February may seem like a slow time, but there's plenty to do around Northern Virginia and DC. From film festivals to concerts and Black History Month celebrations, there's something for everyone in your family this weekend.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 24. Some larger events you'll find include: Giant Panda Housewarming Celebration, George Washington Symposium, Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival, Virginia Black History Month Gala and Sacred Music Festival.

(You can post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.)

Friday, Feb. 22

• Big Apple Circus at National Harbor (through March 24)
• Smithsonian’s Mother Tongue Film Festival (through Feb. 24)
• Architecture & Design Film Festival: D.C. (through Feb. 24)
• Marc Anthony at Capital One Arena
• Free Mount Vernon admission for George Washington's birthday
• Atlas Intersections Festival (through March 3)
• Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal
• Wine Education Class with 2941's Sommelier Jonathan Schuyler
• 25th Anniversary Principle Gallery Reception
• James Madison High School's Winter One Acts (through Feb. 23)
• Mardi Bras
• Rockn' to Lockn' 2019 Battle of the Bands

Saturday, Feb. 23

• Giant Panda Housewarming Celebration
• Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival in DC
• Sacred Music Festival at Washington National Cathedral (through Feb. 24)
• Virginia Black History Month Gala
• Washington Wizards vs. Indiana Pacers
• Dane Cook at DAR Constitution Hall
• George Washington Symposium
• Washington's Birthday Gala
• Under the Same Roof: Enslaved and Free Servants at Lee-Fendall
• Black History Screen Printing in Alexandria
• Feel the Heritage Festival in Arlington
• Alexandria's Big Band Winter Bash
• Winter Fest at Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown
• Snowed INN in DC
• Chantilly 2nd & Charles Grand Opening
• Moms Club of Alexandria NE Kids Consignment Sale
• Mardi Gras Dinner at Lost Rhino Retreat
• Enchanted Empress Ball in Manassas
• The U.S. Army Band In Concert in Alexandria
• "Alice in Funkyland" and Mad Hatter's Tea Party (through Feb. 24)
• Barleywine Festival at Mad Fox Brewing Company (through Feb. 24)

Sunday, Feb. 24

• Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
• Walking with Washington Tour
• Maple Syrup Boil-Down at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
• Movie Night at Evening Star Cafe
• Jeffrey Osborne at The Birchmere
• Planetarium Show: Planets at Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center
• Main Street Community Band Celebrates 10th Anniversary