Because some love stories have four legs. Join us at Hops N Shine for a feel-good afternoon celebrating our favorite companions — dogs! This festival is all about pup love, relaxed vibes, and spending quality time with your furry best friend. Bring your dog, meet fellow dog lovers, and enjoy a laid-back day filled with wagging tails and happy moments. Whether you’re popping by for a bit or staying the whole afternoon, it’s the perfect excuse to celebrate the unconditional love of dogs. 🗓 Saturday, February 28th ⏰ 1–6 PM 📍 Hops N Shine 3410 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 🎟 Free Entry Leashes on, hearts full — we can’t wait to celebrate with you and your pup. 🐾💕

Stop swiping & start dating. Leave the anxiety at home & come make some new friends! Go on several fast, fun, mini-dates in one night. HelloSingles® is DMV's newest professional singles event organizer, specializing in matchmaking and helping single adults make real connections. WHAT WE DO: Play cupid. WHAT WE DON'T DO: Boring events. Our speed dating events are fast, fun, a lil' crazy, and always well organized. What to expect: PLEASE arrive on time. Late-comers affect the event's flow & we can't promise late arrivals will meet everyone during the rounds. Find the check in area & Host. Your advance ticket purchase means you're on the guest list. Just provide your name for entry. Obtain a name tag & hang out until everyone's checked-in. (This is a great time to use the restroom, grab a cocktail, or scan our QR code to stay updated on our IG). Host will provide an overview of how it works. Daters will go on speed-dates lasting 4-6 minutes per date. Host will faciltate the time and movement, making sure everyone gets a chance to meet potential matches. Complete match sheets, take a pic, and hand it in (yes, we love the nostalgia of old school pen & paper...making you feel like a kid passing notes in class with "Do you like me, yes or no" boxes). Get your matches in 24hours via email. That's it! A fun, fast night of making new friends and possible love connections. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-speed-dating-age-25-40-tickets-1763446739669?aff=erelpanelorg