All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, Feb. 3
Theater: "Tea and Sympathy" 8 p.m., Gunston Arts Center, 2700 South Lang St., Arlington, Va. A rediscovered play about the relationship between a young man and his headmaster's wife. Ends Saturday. Admission costs $18 to $23. Call (703) 553-8782 for more information.
Comedy: Caroline Rhea 8:30 p.m., DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW Rhea is the host of the television show "The Biggest Loser" and appears on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Admission costs $20. Shows on Friday and Saturday are at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Ends Saturday. See www.dcimprov.com for more information.
Friday, Feb. 4
Theater: "The King and I" 8 p.m., Hippodrome Theatre, 1 N. Charles St., Baltimore A lavish production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic continues its two-week run. Ends Feb. 13. Admission costs $22 to $62. Call (410) 547-7328 for more information.
Theater: "Giselle" 7:30 p.m., Kennedy Center Opera House, 2700 F St. NW The American Ballet Theatre performs the classic ballet, a tragic tale of a woman who dies of a broken heart. Admission costs $29 to $94. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Music: Chingy 8 p.m., Dream, 1350 Okie St. NE The St. Louis rapper headlines. Admission costs $20. Call (202) 636-9030 for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 5
Food: "Cupid's Cooking School" 11 a.m.-1 p.m., DC Coast, 1401 K St. NW Chefs Andy Brooks and David Guas host a for-men-only Valentine's menu cooking class. Cost is $75. Call (202) 216-5988 for more information.
Food: Sushi-making Class 12-2:30 p.m., Singapore Bistro, 1134 19th St. NW TasteDC.com explores the art of sushi. Cost is $60. Call (202) 244-3700 for more information.
All Month
Art: "State of the Art: a Mid-Atlantic Regional Overview" Arlington Arts Center, 3550 Wilson Boulevard Show features work of 69 artists from Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania ,Delaware and D.C. Open until March 12. See www.arlingtonartscenter.org for details.
