Borderstan Blueprint (Feb. 2-8)
All Week
Garrison Elementary Fundraiser
Gallagher and Graham (1939 12th St. NW)
The liquor, wine and beer store will donate $5 to Garrison Elementary for every purchase of select red, white or sparkling wines from Feb. 1-10. Buyers will automatically be entered into a raffle.
Tuesday
Groundhog Day
Dupont Circle Fountain
8 a.m.
Stuffed marmot Potomac Phil will climb — or be hoisted — upon his pulpit and predict whether we’ll have six more weeks of winter and political gridlock. There will also be accordion music, a puppet show and free cookies and coffee.
Thursday
Getting Medieval: Torture and Truth in the Middle Ages
Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library (1630 7th St. NW)
7 p.m.
Here’s your shot to learn more about torture from someone with a PhD in medieval literature.
Friday
Mount Pleasant Library Book Sale Evening Preview
Mount Pleasant Public Library (3160 16th St. NW)
8 p.m.
Book lovers will come together at the Mount Pleasant Library the first opportunity to purchase books in advance of the library’s book sale sale. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.
Saturday
Winter Clothing Drive Happy Hour
Sudhouse (1340 U St. NW)
6 p.m.
Donate a hat, scarf, coat or pair of gloves and receive a free drink on the house. All collected items will be given to Coalition for the Homeless.
George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic
Howard Theatre (620 T St. NW)
Doors at 6 p.m.
The legendary funkmaster will take the stage at Howard Theatre to prove he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
6th St. NW/Route 1 Protected Bike Lane Public Meeting
KIPP DC (421 P St. NW)
Noon
DDOT officials will present 6th St. NW/Route 1 design alternatives with a formal presentation at 1 p.m. Guests will be able to talk directly with DDOT staff and submit formal comments before and after the meeting.
