Welcome to 2025, DMV fam! Whether you’re into tacos, tunes, or trying out your inner spy, this January has something special for everyone. Here’s the ultimate lineup to help you navigate the best events in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Mark those calendars! 🗓️✨
🎻 Candlelight Concerts: Hip-Hop on Strings
When: Jan 17, 2025, 8:45 PM
Where: National City Christian Church, DC
Tickets: $47.70
Feel the beats of hip-hop reimagined by the Kennedy String Quartet, performing hits from Coolio to Kendrick Lamar under the glow of candlelight. Don’t sleep on this! Use code CDLBF10 for 10% off tickets.
🌮 Make Tacos with Chef Adrian
When: Multiple Dates
Where: Aslin Beer Co, DC
Tickets: $55
Calling all foodies! This hands-on class will teach you how to make tortillas from scratch and whip up shrimp tacos with tropical flair. Beer pairing? Yes, please.
🎶 Junior Marvin & The Legendary Wailers
When: Jan 11, 2025, 8:00 PM
Where: The Hamilton Live, DC
Tickets: $20
Feel-good reggae vibes, courtesy of Junior Marvin from Bob Marley & The Wailers. A night of classics like Exodus and No Woman, No Cry—don’t miss it!
🎤 Friday Night Karaoke
When: Jan 10, 2025, 8:00 PM
Where: Lost Generation Brewing Company, DC
Tickets: Free
Sing your heart out at this fun-filled karaoke night with $5 beers and a chance to win $75 off your tab. Bring your A-game!
📚 Eyes on Reading: Dr. Carey Wright in Conversation
When: Jan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM
Where: Planet Word Museum, DC
Tickets: $15
Education enthusiasts, this one’s for you. Dr. Carey Wright, former Maryland State Superintendent, talks literacy, reform, and making big changes in schools.
🍴 Dining in the Dark
When: Jan 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
Where: The City Club of Washington, DC
Tickets: $70.40
Take your taste buds on an adventure with a blindfolded three-course dinner. Choose between meat, seafood, or vegan menus for a unique sensory dining experience.
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🕵️ Spy Fest: Tradecraft Try-Its
When: Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: International Spy Museum, DC
Tickets: Free (Registration required)
Calling all future spies! Learn the art of espionage with hands-on challenges. It’s family-friendly and perfect for ages 8 to 108.
🚛 Monster Jam
When: Jan 25–26, 2025 (Multiple Times)
Where: Capital One Arena, DC
Tickets: Starting at $23
Get ready for roaring engines and gravity-defying stunts as monster trucks battle it out. Don’t miss the Pit Party for up-close access to the trucks and drivers!
👻 Booze & Boos Tour
When: Jan 23–Feb 28, 2025 (Various Times)
Where: Old Town Alexandria, VA
Tickets: $29.95
Sip spirits while hearing spooky tales on this haunted pub crawl through Old Town Alexandria. History and ghost stories with a side of cocktails—yes, please!
🎭 Disney’s Frozen
When: Through Jan 5, 2025
Where: Olney Theatre Center, MD
Tickets: Starting at $36
Let it go and head to Olney for this magical stage production of Frozen. A must-see for kids and Disney-loving adults alike!
🎸 Pretty Tied Up: Guns N’ Roses Tribute
When: Jan 10, 2025, 9:30 PM
Where: Twain’s Tavern, MD
Tickets: $10
Rock out to all your Guns N’ Roses favorites performed by this tribute band, with special guests Wyld Ryde kicking off the night.
🎨 Winter Break at Port Discovery
When: Jan 1–3, 2025
Where: Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD
Tickets: $24.95
Keep the kiddos entertained with hands-on activities and themed days during Port Discovery’s “12 Days of Play.”
🎭 Storytime & Puppet Show with Danny Joe
When: Jan 25, 2025, 11:00 AM
Where: Port Discovery Children’s Museum, Baltimore, MD
Tickets: $24.95
Join Danny Joe’s Treehouse for a playful morning of puppets, songs, and stories that encourage imagination and big feelings.
💃 We Call It Flamenco
When: Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 PM
Where: Baltimore Museum of Art, MD
Tickets: $42.40
Experience the passion of Spanish flamenco with mesmerizing dancers and soulful music. This fiery performance will transport you to another world.
January is brimming with adventure, music, food, and fun! Whether you’re grooving to reggae, learning spy skills, or exploring a blindfolded dinner, the DMV has it all. Get out there and make this winter unforgettable! ❄️
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