All events are free unless noted.
Thursday, Feb. 10
Dance: Friends of Sironka African Dance 10 a.m. Natural History's Baird Auditorium, Madison Dr., SW The troupe presents "Song of Our People: Maasai!" Admission costs $3.75 to $5. Call (202) 357-1500 for more information.
Art: Architecture Award Exhibit 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St., NW About 70 architectural prize-winning architectural projects, originally exhibited in Italy will be on display. See http://www.italcultusa.org for more information.
Friday, Feb. 11
Art: "TEXTures: Word and Symbol in Contemporary African Art" 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave., SW The exhibit melds calligraphy and transcriptions from old texts into new artworks. For more information, call (202) 633-4600. Sunday, Feb. 13
Parade: Chinese New Year Celebration 2 p.m.-6 p.m., Begins at 700 9th Street, NW Festivities include floats, bands and performers to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams is expected to attend. For more information, call (202) 393-2280.
Monday, Feb. 14
Workshop: "Be My Valentine!" 11 a.m.-4 p.m., National Postal Museum, 2Massachusetts Ave., NE Use a variety of collage materials to make Valentine's Day greeting cards. For more information, call (202) 633-5524. Historic House Tour: Valentine Romance Georgetown Style 6 p.m., Tudor Place,1644 31st St., NW A tour of Tudor Place, decorated for Valentine's Day, includes wine and chocolate. Admission costs $15 per couple. Registration required. See www.tudorplace.org for more information.
Wednesday, Feb. 16
Concert: Christine Brewer 7:30 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave., NW Renowned soprano has performed in Ariadne auf Naxos and Iphigenie en Tauride, as well as other operas. Reservations recommended. For more information, call (202) 783-7370.
Friday, Feb. 18
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., MCI Center, 601 F St., NW Get free heart-health screenings with immediate results and counseling. Pick up tips from health and fitness experts and check out heart-healthy cooking demonstrations. Call (703) 354-1441 for more information.
