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CUBA LIBRE TRIP
CULINARY CUBA
CUPID’S UNDIE RUN
PAJAMA PARTY
When Bobby Gill started the Cupid’s Undie Run in 2010 as a fun way to bring young people together to raise funds for the Children’s Tumor Foundation, he had no clue the idea would explode. The pantless winter run raised more than $3.5 million in 2015 and is continuing to expand, with events in 39 U.S. cities and Australia. Get in on the action — and in your tighty whities — for a good cause on Valentine’s Day weekend with 25,000 other runners by starting a team, joining one, or daring to run solo. Bonus: The one-mile charity run always ends with a memorable after-party celebration, this year’s at Asia DC and Eden Nightclub. Feb. 13, 12 p.m. Register to run or donate at www.cupidsundierun.com and follow the hashtag #IMWITHCUPID.
You’ve always wanted to explore Cuba, and now’s your chance! Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is offering a oneof-a-kind foodie adventure in Havana for an intimate group of 20 guests led by chef-partner Guillermo Pernot “to experience cultural and culinary treasures on the island.� The tour is open to the public and costs $3,899 per person for double occupancy accommodations or $4,199 for single occupancy. This includes roundtrip airfare via American Airlines from Miami; five-star accommodations in Havana; gratuities to service staff; all meals; each dayšs guided activities; U.S. Treasury Department License and Letter of Authorization from Cultural Contrast; medical insurance; an English-speaking Cuban tour guide; entrance fees for scheduled activities; and Cuban ground transportation, transfers and taxi fares to restaurants, paladares and other scheduled destinations. March 9-14. Email info@cubalibrerestaurant.com or visit culturalcontrast.org for more information.
ST. REGIS SCAVENGER HUNT
FAMILY FUN Guests at the St. Regis can now get the most out of their visit to Washington with a scavenger hunt designed by the hotel’s concierge team. As part of the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts’ Family Traditions program, the experience is fun and educational for all ages—rhymes, clues, prizes and bonus challenges take you to the city’s notable monuments, museums and addresses. Destinations include the Lincoln Memorial, the Hope Diamond, Julia Child’s kitchen and President Obama favorite Ben’s Chili Bowl. The scavenger hunt is available year-round and complimentary for guests. In advance of a guest’s stay, the experience can be arranged by contacting The St. Regis Washington, D.C., at (202) 638-2626, stregiswashingtondc.com.
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GRAHAM NASH IN CONCERT
ICONIC ROCKER
The original member of Crosby, Stills & Nash is bringing his folk rock sound to Wolf Trap for two performances. The tour promises tunes from Nash’s illustrious career, plus works from his upcoming album, “This Path Tonight.� Make no mistake, the Grammy Award winner can still bring down the house (or the barn). The Barns at Wolf Trap, Feb. 15 and Feb. 16, 8 p.m., $80-90, wolftrap.org/tickets.
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