East Arlington will be Romancing the Square this Valentine’s Day weekend with a series of events that will inspire as much love for your surroundings as for the people who surround you.

Kicking off on Friday, February 12, a series of events and specials in Capitol Square will celebrate the mysteries of love and art. Exhibits will be found in galleries and restaurants and several other venues. Capitol Square, East Arlington’s business district, is a fun destination for great cinema, eclectic shopping, and scrumptious dining. Home to the Arlington Center for the Arts and a flourishing community of creative-minded businesses, Capitol Square nourishes the artistic inclinations in all of us.

The weekend will culminate with a raffle drawing for the “Whole Lotta Love from Capitol Square” gift basket – valued at over $600. Businesses are donating merchandise and gift certificates to the basket, which will be raffled off to benefit the Arlington Center for the Arts. Raffle tickets can be purchased at ACA and at ARTBEAT during the weekend, with the drawing on February 15th.

Activities and Specials: Friday, February 12: 13FOREST Gallery – Alone|Together exhibit Opening Reception 7-9 pm

ARTBEAT – free Valentine craft for kids and adults starting at 4 PM

Artwear – 25% off all jewelry, raffle to win a red floral scarf

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders

Flora prix fixe menu Candy & Cupcakes at Leader Bank

Saturday, February 13:

ARTBEAT – free Valentine craft all day; Robot Valentine workshop starting at 3 PM

Artwear – 25% off all jewelry, Georgia Gersh trunk show 1-4

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders Marbella – 50% off cabinets, and free kitchen sink

Flora prix fixe menu

Candy & Cupcakes at Leader Bank

Sunday, February 14:

Sabatinos – 10% off all dine-in orders

ARTBEAT – free make a special Valentine card

Kathmandu Spice – prix fixe menu

Marbella 50% off cabinets, and free kitchen sink

Flora prix fixe menu

Art on display at: 13FOREST Gallery – Alone|Together – new work by Jeff Heyne and Dorothea Van Camp

ARTBEAT – work by local artists

Flora – painting and photography by Lynne Klemmer

Za – new work by Lauren Drake

Having a birthday party? Look at the great ways to celebrate right here in Arlington’s Capitol Square! Make something special to keep forever as a reminder of your special day, share a favorite movie, and find deliciously special treats.
An Art Party at ARTBEAT Your Creativity Store and Studio
An hour of creative fun, complete with party bags, balloons, and favors!
Choose a custom art project for ages 5 through teen and leave with an inspiring handmade gift  more
Favorite Movies at the Capitol Theatre
Bring in your favorite movie on DVD and The Capitol Theatre will host your party!
Features an Ice Cream Sunday at the Creamery, unlimited Popcorn & Soda and more

Painted Pottery at Clay Dreams
Paint a Ceramic animal, dish, frame and more!
Use special ceramic paints,and they will fire the pieces for pick up later. pricing info

Quebrada Bakery
Delicious personalized cakes and yummy cupcakes
Cakes decorated with candy and flowers from Quebrada, a Legend in the Baking