DR. SHOHREH SHARIF

D1 Training Alexandria opened their facility up to all athletes for an "Athlete Combine Date." This event offered all athletes of all sports with a chance to put their skills to the test. In addition to professional sports performance testing, athletes engaged in a pro athlete and coach Q&A, enjoyed Mighty Meals and went home with D1 Swag. Learn more about the various programs D1 offers at www.d1training.com/alexandria

FEBRUARY 2023

FEBRUARY 1 - 15

The Cherry Restaurant Challenge

Various restaurants + hours

In the spirit of the famous George Washington cherry tree myth, restaurants are creating and serving one or more menu items that features CHERRIES. For the next two weeks, please visit any of the participating restaurants below to enjoy their cherry creations! www.washingtonbirthday.com/cherry-challenge

FEBURARY 4-5

19th Annual Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale

Various locations + hours

60 independent boutiques from Alexandria and the region are participating in this year's sale. Shoppers typically come in numbers to score 80 percent off retail prices for clothing, shoes, jewelry, home furnishings, and more. www.oldtownboutiquedistrict.com

FEBRUARY 8

February Speed Networking Member Happy Hour

ALX Community, 201 N Union Street, Alexandria 5-7pm

FEBRUARY 9

Galentine’s Day Shopping and Sale Event

Ten Thousand Villages, 915 King Street, Alexandria

6-8pm

Join VIP for a Fair Trade Shopping Event! 20% of all sales will be donated to the American Heart Association! www.tenthousandvillages.com/alexandria

FEBRUARY 10

Chocolate Dinner

Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, 5:30-8:30pm

Join Mount Vernon for an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music. Take a stroll through the estate while being serenaded by local choirs. Keep toasty by warming up by a bonfire, enjoy hot chocolate or cider, and visit the Museum and Education Center (open from 5:30-8PM). Additional food will be available for purchase. Tickets: www.mountvernonrestaurant.com

FEBRUARY 11

Cocktails & Cupid Brunch

King & Rye, 480 King St, Alexandria

Recurring daily, 10am-4pm

Love will be in the air as love songs play. Don't miss your chance to post on Instagram with a decorated photo wall! Specialty Valentine's Day cocktails will be available and all guests will receive a gift that includes a 20% discount for returning visits.

Reserve your table: www.kingandrye.com

FEBRUARY 11

VIP Exclusive Event: Wild Gardenia Boutique

Pop-Up Event

Salon deZEN, 118 N Fayette St, Alexandria

Bring 2 friends or colleagues, and come get to know all of the other amazing members in your community. Who knows? You may just find a new (business) partner. (This event is for members of ALX Community, only). Visit their website to learn more about joining! www.alxcommunity.com

6-9pm

Join VIP and Wild Gardenia Boutique for a size inclusive pop-up event! Enjoy refreshments, shopping, GO RED temporary hair extensions and piercings by CreativeChaosBodyCare. www.wildgardeniaboutique.com

Experiences With Heart

GREATER DC

FEBRUARY 11

Under The Same Roof: Enslaved and Free Workers at Lee-Fendall

Lee-Fendall House

2pm

Learn about the enslaved and free African Americans who lived and worked in the home, both before and after the Civil War. Hear the stories of their experiences and their contributions to the site and its history. Tickets: www.leefendallhouse.org

FEBRUARY 12

Galentine’s Day Brunch

Whiskey and Oyster 301 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria 9am - 4pm

Special menu, photobooth and mimosa bar.. Reserve your table: www.whiskeyandoyster.squarespace.com

FEBRUARY 16

VIP Exclusive Event Go Red For Women® Red Carpet Event

Alexandria Lighting + Design

7-10pm

Join VIP as we celebrate our Most Inspiring Women of 2023 while raising money for the American Heart Association. Live DJ, red wine bar, appetizers, silent auction and more! This is a black tie event. Email hello@vipalexandriamag.com to be placed on the guest list.

February 9 | www.AffairOfTheHeartDC.com

An Affair of the Heart Celebration & Fashion Show

This year’s 75th annual event will be a celebration of the research of the American Heart Association and the lives it transforms.

March 4 | www.DCHeartBall.Heart.org

Greater Washington Region Heart Ball

An elegant celebration of life at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. Features exclusive live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing to advance the mission of the AHA.

May 1 | www.AHAGolfTournament.org

Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament

The golf tournament is a captain’s choice scramble that supports the fight against heart disease and stroke. What better reason to hit the links than to save and improve lives?

May 17-20 | www.HeartsDelightWineAuction.org

Heart’s Delight Wine Tasting & Auction

The nation’s only four-day celebration of exceptional food and wine. Experiences include embassy dinners, grand tastings, and exciting silent and live auctions.

May 20 | www.LawyersHaveHeartDC.org

Lawyers Have Heart 10k, 5k and Fun Walk

Join over 6,500 runners and walkers for a brand-new course. This is not just another finish line. It’s a movement for the health and wellbeing of us all.

November 4 | www.GreaterWashingtonHeartWalk.org

Greater Washington Region Heart Walk

With each step, you are saving lives and helping millions of people celebrate more birthdays, fulfill more dreams and share more time together.

TBD 2023 | www.GoRedDC.Heart.org

Go Red for Women Panel Reception www.Heart.org/GreaterWashington

Featuring an engaging panel discussion with a reception and silent auction to follow. This campaign unites millions of women for a common goal: eradicating heart disease and stroke.