Thursday, February 14 "A Thousand Kisses: Love Letters from the Archives of American Art" 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Lawrence A. Fleischman Gallery - Smithsonian Institution Eighth and F streets N.W. METRO: Gallery Pl-Chinatown (red, yellow and green lines) INFO: For the lovebirds and love-scorned alike, this one-room exhibit takes an adult look at love through love letters from artists' lives. The letters provide an intimate glimpse into the lives of the artists and the relationships that shaped them. COST: Free
Broke and in Love 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. WHERE: Rock and Roll Hotel 1353 H St. N.E. METRO: Union Station (red line) INFO: You might have thought a night of romance on the cheap impossible, but this hipster hot spot offers a delicious fixed-price menu featuring citrus-glazed salmon, champagne and a personal fondue pot. DJ Chris Price will play a background of '80s love songs. COST: $40 per couple
Friday, February 15 Hoots & Hellmouth 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Jammin' Java 227 Maple Ave. East Vienna, Va. METRO: Vienna/Fairfax (orange line) INFO: Acoustic guitars, a mandolin and an upright bass combine to create high-energy country-rock harmonies. COST: $10
Ballet Flamenco with Eva Yerbabuena 8 p.m. WHERE: George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium 730 21st St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom (orange and blue lines) INFO: Even if you're single, you can bring passion to your Valentine's week with this evening of traditional flamenco dance. COST: $20 for students
Saturday, February 16 Slideluck Pot Show 7 p.m. WHERE: Touchstone Gallery 406 Seventh St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Pl-Chinatown (red, yellow and green lines) INFO: Bring a dish to pass to this potluck dinner and slideshow presentation of local artwork. It promises to be a casual and delicious way to experience art, with work shown in the style of a home movie. COST: Free
Los Amigos Invisibles 9 p.m. WHERE: Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: Blending salsa, merengue, rock and hard funk, the Venezuelan sextet creates an electric and danceable sound. COST: $22
Sunday, February 17 Juilliard String Quartet 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. WHERE: National Gallery of Art Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue N.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Part of the free concert series at the NGA, the quartet returns to D.C. for what promises to be a popular performance. Early arrival is suggested to guarantee a seat. COST: Free
"Your Molotov Kisses" 3 p.m. WHERE: GALA Theatre 3333 14th St. N.W. METRO: Columbia Heights (green and yellow lines) INFO: The arrival of a mysterious package prompts edgy commentary on terrorism, race, class and gender. This play provides a hilarious glimpse into the lives of an urban couple as they try to conceive a baby. COST: $30
Monday, February 18 Blood on the Wall 9 p.m. WHERE: DC9 1940 Ninth St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green and yellow lines) INFO: This Brooklyn-based band brings its unique indie rock to D.C. Think Pixies, but more stripped down and mean. COST: $10
Panda Cub at the National Zoo Ongoing daily WHERE: National Zoological Park 3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W. METRO: Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (red line) INFO: Tai Shan, the District's favorite panda cub, will make a mid-winter appearance if he can "bear" the cold. COST: Free
Tuesday, February 19 "Degas to Diebenkorn: The Phillips Collects" 10 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: Phillips Collection 1600 21st St. N.W. METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: The museum shows off its recent acquisitions, including Wayne Thiebaud's vibrant "Five Rows of Sunglasses" and work from Ansel Adams and Edgar Degas, among others. COST: $10
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 7:30 p.m. WHERE: The Kennedy Center - Opera House 2700 F St. N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom (orange and blue lines) INFO: The dance troupe returns to D.C. with its original, high-energy form of modern dance, an athletic mix of ballet and jazz. COST: $30-85
