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WEDNESDAY NIGHT HAPS: Feb. 3rd

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Gin, Gents and Gems: A night of gin and whiskey tastings + Early-V-Day shopping for Gin, Gents and Gems. Hosted by: Wine & Roses Jewelry. 6:30-9:30pm at Local 16 (1602 U St NW). RSVP to: wineandrosesjewelry@gmail.com.

Promoters UNITE For Haiti: DC Social Alliance in conjunction w/ local party promoters and DJs, throw a fundraising bash featuring LIVE Entertainment, Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres (5-7pm), and Open Bar (5-6pm), in a effort to raise funds for earthquake victims of Haiti. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross. 5pm-2am at Hogates (800 Water St NW). Cover: $10 (additional donations accepted, receipts will be available).

CRYSTAL COUTURE: Jungle, Jeans, Tats & Tees (Tease): Fashion and fun is the plan at this year’s Crystal Couture — Crystal City’s Fashion Week. This week-long event features fashion shows from 30+ featured boutiques/area-designers. ANTM contestants, Bianca of Cycle 13 and Kelly of Cycle 12 will be there. PLUS enjoy FREE hair styling tips/demos, makeovers, body art (Henna/temporary tattoos). Thru Feb. 6th. 6-10pm at 23rd & Crystal Dr, Crystal City).

‘Sex In The City’ Happy Hour: Featuring LIVE Jazz, Dinner w/ Wine and an Open Bar (5-7pm). Hosted by BBE (Benny Black Ent). 5pm at The Reserve (1426 L St NW). Info: info@benyb-ent.com.

1st Annual Capital Wine Festival — Frogs Leap Dinner: Frogs Leap Reception and Dinner w/ John Williams (perennial Wine Festival favorite at the Boston and New Orleans festivals). 20% of ticket sales will be donated to Haiti relief efforts. 7pm at Fairfax at Embassy Row Hotel (2100 Massachusetts Ave NW). Tickets: $125.

Generation O Happy Hour: A gathering of young professionals and friends of the Washington National Opera. Happy Hour Specials: $4 Amstel/Heinekin, $6 House Red/White Wine, $8 Specialty Cocktails, and $9 “Chocolate & Bubbles” Special (a glass of Prosecco & Chocolate Tasting Plate). 5:30-8pm at Co Co Sala (929 F St NW). [NO COVER]

DC Food Bloggers Happy Hour: A monthly meet-up for foodies and food bloggers to congregate. Arrive before 7pm for $5 Happy Hour Food/Drink specials. Hosted By: Thrifty DC Cook. Dining in DC and We Love DC will be in the building! 6-8pm at AGAINN (1099 New York Ave NW).

Italian Wine Class: Sparkling Reds and Pinks: A Wine-Pairing class featuring sparkling Red and Pink Wines from Italy. The class will be held upstairs in the semi private dining area and seating is communal. Deal: An Antipasto Trio is also available for $15. 7-9pm at Dino (3435 Connecticut Ave NW). Cost: $30 +tax. Reservations: 202-686-2966 — Must have a credit card to guarantee your spot.

Sensual Wednesdays: Featuring 2 Levels of Latin Rhtyms and Hip-Hop and Reggae w/ local DJs. Open Bar: 10-11pm. Drink Specials: $3 Coronas, $5 Ciroc-Mixed drinks. 10pm-2am at Eyebar (1716 I St NW). Cover: FREE!

DC Film Salon: A monthly networking session for film and video professionals. This Week: Meet Kathy Hollinger (Director of the DC Office of Motion Picture and Television Development) where she will address local filming issues. 6pm: Networking, 7pm: Kathy Hollinger and Q&A, 8pm: Film Clips. 6-9pm at US Navy Memorial & Naval Heritage Center (701 Pennsylvania Ave NW). Cover: FREE! RSVP: ben@dcfilm.org. [MUST RSVP]

Government Girl: Author and GWU Alumni, Stacey Parker Aab, discusses and signs her book, “Government Girl: Young and Female in the White House”. Aab interned at the White House as an undergraduate and later as assistant to presidential aide Paul Begala under the Clinton Administration. She also studied at Oxford University as a Shapiro Fellow. Her book details her experiences in Washington politics and the power struggles she witnessed first hand. Aab now writes for the Huffington Post. Hosted by: GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs. 7-9pm at Cloyd Heck Marvin Center (800 21st St NW - Room 413 at GWU). Admission: FREE! [MUST REGISTER/RSVP]

Fashion for Paws Kick-off Reception: Kick-Off Reception to benefit the Washington Humane Society’s ‘Fashion For Paws’ runway show on April 10th. The Kick-Off Reception will feature complimentary passed hor’dourves and Svedka Vodka sponsored $5 cocktails. at Teatro Goldoni (1909 K St NW). Cover: $20 Donation to benefit WHS. RSVP: Lindsay@teatrogoldoni.com.

Buckwheat Zydeco: The Creole/Country/Rock/Soul and Blues-inspired band performs LIVE. 8pm at Wolf Trap - The Barns (1635 Trap Rd, Vienna). Tickets: $22.

Metropolitan Muse Concert Series: Featuring a LIVE performance from Amber Mimz and Lawrence Cunningham. Plus, the Official “Dutch Master” Video Release party. 8pm at Layla Lounge (501 Morse St NE). Cover: $10. [MUST RSVP]

Marcell & the Truth: Soul Vocalist Marcell Russell, Winner of BET’s BEST Album of 2009, performs LIVE w/ his band aptly titled: The Truth. 8pm and 10pm at Blues Alley (1073 Wisconsin Ave NW). Tickets: $20.

REFUGE: ‘Solider of Love’ Album Listening Party: “Soldier of Love” Album Listening Party for Sade’s latest vocal record. Featuring drinks sponosred by CIROC, Hors D’oeuvres, and giveaways. 8-11pm at Tabaq Bistro (1336 U St NW). Cover: FREE w/ RSVP: events@lilsoso.com.

Wednesday Verses: Weekly Open Mic Night. 8pm-12am at Bohemian Caverns (2001 11th St NW). Cover: $7.