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Birthday deals around NOVA

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There are many ways to celebrate your birthday around NOVA. | Photo via Pexels
Ava here — where are my fellow Aquariuses at? To celebrate my birthday, I did some digging to find the best birthday deals in Northern Virginia.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Wanna catch a movie on your birthday? Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a sweet treat for you to snack on while watching your chosen flick. To participate, just make sure you sign up for the Victory Program.

Chasin’ Tails

This spot in Falls Church offers a free all-you-can-eat menu for your special day. You must attend with three other guests, and show your ID to prove your birthday falls within one week of dining. Bon appetit.

District Taco

If you sign up for rewards, you’ll get a special treat on your birthday. As you progress through the rewards program, your birthday rewards will improve.
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Events

Thursday, Jan. 29

Singles Mixer | 7-10 p.m. | Greenhouse Bistro, Vienna | $50

Friday, Jan. 30

Geology Rocks | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Walker Nature Center, Reston | $11+

Eyes of the Nile: Iron Maiden Tribute Band | 7 p.m. | Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg | $22+

Saturday, Jan. 31

Winter Stream Life | 1-2 p.m. | Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, Chantilly | $8

Make Your Own Chinese Dumpling Class | 2-3:30 p.m. | UPSIDE on Moore, Arlington | $39

Kinky Boots | Saturday, Jan. 31-Sunday, Feb. 1 | Times vary | Capital One Hall, Tysons | $83+

Sunday, Feb. 1

Diva Central Dress Drive | Sunday, Feb. 1-Saturday, Feb. 28 | 9 a.m. | RCC Hunters Woods, Reston | Donation-based

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Class | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fran’s Cake & Candy Supplies, Fairfax | $114
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News Notes

Coming Soon

A specialty lemonade shop called Pikes Peak Lemonade is opening in Loudoun County. Previously operating out of a mobile trailer, the business will open its first brick-and-mortar location at 206 South St. SE on Wednesday, April 1. See what you can soon sip on. (The Burn)

Civic

Early in-person voting opens Saturday, Jan 31 in Alexandria for the Feb. 10 special election. The voter registration deadline is Feb. 3, with races for State Senate in the 39th District and House of Delegates in the 5th District on the ballot. (ALXnow)

Family

Planning summer fun for your kids in and around Arlington? Take a look at this database, featuring more than 80 summer camp options. (ARLnow)

Eat

It’s my favorite time of year — Girl Scout Cookie booths open around Arlington next week. Not located in Arlington? Find when and where you can get cookies in your area. (ARLnow)

Arts

USA Today selected Fairfax City as one of the 20 nominees for Best Small Town Arts Scene. They highlighted aspects like the city’s community-driven programs. Vote for Fairfax by noon on Monday, Feb. 16. (FFXnow)

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Shop

Psst — don’t get caught unprepared in winter weather. We’re stocking up on the essentials, including this best-selling snow brush + ice scraper, a good windshield cover to keep ice off of cars, and some winter weather tape to seal up drafty gaps around windows and doors.*

Eat

Some nights you have the energy to cook. Other nights, you have the energy to… stare at the fridge and negotiate with it. Forkful meals arrive fully prepared, use grass-fed beef and free-range chicken, and are 100% seed oil-free. Get 50% off your first box with code CMD50.*

The Buy

Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:

🎉 The watch party host: Impress your guests with football-themed tablecloths + a stadium-inspired chips and dip tray.
🍺 Just here for the vibes: Wear this upon further review drink-themed shirt or the classic just here for the snacks tee.
🎶 Counting down to halftime: You can’t go wrong this this Benito bowl crewneck.
🏈 The super fan: Get your team’s merch delivered before game day. For Seahawks fans, we love this Super Bowl bound baseball hat; and for Patriots fans, you can’t go wrong with this throwback logo hoodie.
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The Wrap

🎂 Do you or someone you know have a birthday coming up? Share the date with us, and we’ll feature a birthday shout-out in the newsletter on the special day. Make sure to include the first name, last initial, and, of course, the birth date.
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