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## Things to Do in the D.C. Area: February 16-22, 2024
Freckleface Strawberry
The Children’s Theater of Mason (MTC) is presenting a family-friendly story about Freckleface Strawberry, who will do anything to get rid of her freckles, but learns that everyone is different, and that’s what makes everyone special. The musical runs from February 16 through March 29, 2024. Tickets cost approximately $28 per person. [https://mtc.org/shows/2025-2026-professional-shows/freckleface-strawberry/](https://mtc.org/shows/2025-2026-professional-shows/freckleface-strawberry/)
Cupid’s Chase 5K
Get your running shoes ready.The Cupid’s Chase 5K is being hosted on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland. Last year, over 11,000 runners nationwide participated. Events are also typically held at Wheaton Regional Park, but the Silver Spring event was canceled due to leftover snow and ice. [https://runsignup.com/CupidsChase5KBaltimore](https://runsignup.com/CupidsChase5KBaltimore) [https://www.bikesignup.com/race/MD/SilverSpring/CupidsChase5KSilverSpring](https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/MD/SilverSpring/CupidsChase5KSilverSpring)
Slow Funeral + Pinky Lemon + flo Petite
Two D.C.-based bands and one Greenville,South Carolina-based band are uniting for one musical evening on Wednesday,February 21,2024. The event is at Quarry House Tavern in Silver spring with tickets that cost $20 per person. [https://calendar.rediscoverfirebooking.com/shows/slow-funeral-18-feb](https://calendar.rediscoverfirebooking.com/shows/slow-funeral-18-feb)
Virginia
Ilia Malinin Winter Olympics Viewing
This Friday, February 16, 2024, cheer on local ice skating Olympian ilia Malinin at his alma mater, George mason University.The free event is happening at the university’s campus in Arlington, Virginia. [https://mason360.gmu.edu/ulmasonsquare/rsvp_boot?id=2295499](https://mason360.gmu.edu/ulmasonsquare/rsvp_boot?id=2295499)
Galentine’s Slumber Party Pajama Jam
Get cozy this Friday, February 16, 2024, at ms. Moxie’s Moon Shop, a menstrual health boutique in Old Town Alexandria. The shop is hosting a Galentine’s Slumber Party Pajama Jam where guests can enjoy nostalgic games, a makeup and spa bar, crafting and tasty drinks alongside love note-writing. The dress code is, of course, to wear PJs. The all-ages event costs $15 to attend. [https://www.msmoxiesmoonshop.com/](https://www.msmoxiesmoonshop.com/)
George Washington Birthday Parade
Head to Old Town Alexandria for the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday parade in the country on Saturday, February 17, 2024. The parade features drum corps, bands, community and fraternal organizations, local merchants, and also General Washington and Martha Washington impersonators.[https://visitalexandria.com/events/