Valentine’s Fête
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Celebrate self-love and new connections with lively music, fun cocktails, and love-inspired arts and crafts at the Phillips’s Valentine’s party.
- See the exhibitions Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection and peter campus: there somewhere.
- Join the drop-in workshop led by Femme Fatale DC along with Love Stories Vintage: “Visible Mending: Stitching Love into What We Keep.” This workshop invites you to repair, decorate, and reimagine fabric through mindful hand stitching.
- Groove to a blend of jazz, soul, and rock from Noah Pierre Band in the Music Room.
- Participate in a special, limited reservation Singles on Socials DC happy hour. Advance reservation required through Singles on Socials DC.
- Decorate fold-out heart envelopes and paper fortune cookies or make a 3-D valentine for yourself or loved ones.
- Explore love-inspired art with Phillips Educators.
- Enter the membership giveaway.
- Sample liqueurs from exclusive tasting partner Spirits & Spice.
- Enjoy tunes from DJ B Sharp from Eaton Radio Workshop in the galleries.
- Fall in love with theatre! Visit Woolly Mammoth’s pop-up table to hear more about Sasha Velour’s upcoming show and other exciting programs.
- Bread Furst will be serving tostadas in the Phillips House galleries, and wine, beer, and specialty cocktails (French 75 & Kir Royale) in the cafe, along with their full menu.
About The Noah Pierre Band
The Noah Pierre Band is a collective of musicians from all over the DMV. Embracing the traditions of jazz, soul, rock and other styles, the group released their debut album, “Frames,” in 2023. They released their EP “You Live Here” in 2024. They have toured the east coast as the backing band for MLLN, opening for Lawrence. Since January 2025, they have been the backing band for Jarrod Lawson, performing at Atlanta Jazz Festival, Rochester Jazz Festival, and other festivals / venues. They were featured in the Maryland Music Awards and appeared on WBALTV in December of 2024. Noah Pierre Band is compromised of Noah Pierre on guitar and vocals, Ricky Jefferson on keys, Oliver Unger on bass, Mike Paxton on saxophone, and Jordon Stanley on drums. Their sophomore album, “Inwards” will be released in February 2026.
IMAGE: Jeffrey Gibson, My heart beats for the one I love, 2024, Neon and elk skin drum, 37 x 37 x 6 1/2 in., The Phillips Collection, Gift of the Walker Youngbird Foundation, 2025
