Whether you are making Valentine’s Day plans, or looking for the perfect gift, we have you covered. Goldstar has put together a Valentine’s Day list of events with a little bit of something for everyone. And each of these events is available at a discount!

Ferenc Molnar’s Husbands and Lovers From Washington Stage Guild
The Undercroft Theatre
Washington, DC
Sat, Feb 25 @ 2:30pm
Sat, Feb 25 @ 8:00pm
and 16 more dates.

Almost, Maine, a Magical Romantic Comedy
1st Stage Theater
McLean, VA
Sat, Feb 4 @ 2:00pm
Sun, Feb 5 @ 2:00pm
and 10 more dates.

Come Fly Away: The Hit Frank Sinatra/Twyla Tharp Broadway Musical
The Lyric
Baltimore, MD
Fri, Feb 24 @ 8:00pm (Opening Night)

National Philharmonic Goes All-Bach With Brandenburg Concertos
Music Center at Strathmore
North Bethesda, MD
Sat, Feb 25 @ 8:00pm

Monty Python’s Spamalot Comes to D.C.’s Warner Theatre
Warner Theatre
Washington, DC
Tue, Mar 13 @ 7:30pm
Wed, Mar 14 @ 2:00pm (Goldstar Members-Only Performance)
and 4 more dates.

Crimes of the Heart: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Southern Comedy by Beth Henley
Bowie Playhouse
Bowie, MD
Fri, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 4 @ 8:00pm
and 6 more dates.

Amelia, an Epic Civil War Romance
The Undercroft Theatre
Washington, DC
Fri, Feb 3 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Feb 4 @ 2:30pm
and 6 more dates.

Odyssey Cruises’ Luxury Brunch and Dinner Cruises: Dining, Dancing, Live Music and More
Odyssey Cruises – DC
Washington, DC
Sat, Mar 3 @ 8:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Sat, Mar 17 @ 7:00pm (Dinner Cruise)

Valentine’s Day Improv Workshop for Singles and Couples
Writer’s Center
Bethesda, MD
Sat, Feb 11 @ 8:00pm

Ah, Wilderness! — Arena Stage Presents O’Neill’s Only Comedy
Arena Stage – Fichandler
Washington, DC
Fri, Mar 9 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Mar 10 @ 8:00pm
and 4 more dates.

The Wine Tasting Association Presents its Spring Wine Tasting
Embassy Suites DC – Convention Center
Washington, DC
Sat, Apr 28 @ 2:00pm
Sat, Apr 28 @ 8:00pm

Tom Stoppard’s Classic Comedy Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
Hart Auditorium
Washington, DC
Wed, Feb 15 @ 8:00pm
Thu, Feb 16 @ 8:00pm
and 2 more dates.

Dinner Cruise Past the National Monuments: Candlelight Dinner & Dancing
Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand
Alexandria, VA
Sat, Feb 11 @ 7:00pm (Boarding at 6:30pm)
Sat, Feb 18 @ 7:00pm (Boarding at 6:30pm)
and 1 more dates.

Love Bites: Washington Improv Theater Takes on Valentine’s Day
Source Theatre
Washington, DC
Tue, Feb 14 @ 8:00pm

Nina’s Dandy Brunch & Lunch Cruises with Views of the Monuments
Dandy Dinner Boat at The Strand
Alexandria, VA
Sun, Feb 12 @ Noon (Champagne Brunch Buffet)
Sun, Feb 19 @ Noon (Champagne Brunch Buffet)

Valentine’s Dance at the Candy Factory: Learn While Mingling
Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory
Manassas, VA
Sun, Feb 12 @ 6:00pm

Art of Dessert: Valentine’s Dinner and Endless Dessert Reception
Busboys & Poets – Hyattsville
Hyattsville, MD
Tue, Feb 14 @ 6:00pm
Tue, Feb 14 @ 8:00pm

Spirit Cruises’ Buffet Cruises: Dining, Dancing, Live Entertainment and More
Spirit Cruises – DC
Washington, DC
Sat, Feb 18 @ 7:00pm (Dinner Cruise)
Sun, Feb 26 @ 6:00pm (Dinner Cruise)

Art: The Tony Award-Winning Comedy by Yasmina Reza
Bowie Playhouse
Bowie, MD
Fri, Mar 16 @ 8:00pm
Sat, Mar 17 @ 8:00pm
and 6 more dates.

Champagne & Strings 2: An Evening of Bach from IBIS
Lyon Park Community Center
Arlington, VA
Fri, Feb 10 @ 7:30pm

For tickets to any of these events, visit Goldstar today!

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Listening to the National Symphony Orchestra play at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC is an amazing experience! This weekend they are performing Widmann, Mozart & Schubert. Goldstar is offering discount tickets for the performances on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Description:
“Maestro Christoph Eschenbach conducts the National Symphony Orchestra in a program of classical and contemporary genius, highlighted by Schubert’s Symphony No. 9. Known as the “Great,” the ninth is the last symphony Schubert completed, and it has come to be regarded as one of the most impressive works of the romantic era. The orchestra will perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, with special guest soloist Jörg Widmann. Widmann’s own Armonica, a contemporary piece featuring the affecting tones of Christa Schönfeldinger’s glass harmonica, will round out the program.”

Where:
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Concert Hall
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20566

When:
Thursday January 26th, 2012 at 7 pm
Saturday January 28th, 2012 at 8 pm
Sunday January 29th, 2012 at 3 pm

Tickets:
Discount tickets available through Goldstar for $29.50
Regular price tickets available on our Kennedy Center Tickets page (Scroll down to “Concert Hall Events”)

One of the most fun things to do in Washington DC is to take in a movie at the Smithsonian IMAX Theaters. And playing now is Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol. Goldstar is offering discount tickets for this IMAX experience with Professionals in the City.

Details:

“Join Professionals in the City for a showing of this No. 1 box-office hit starring Tom Cruise — which includes a special six-minute preview of the highly anticipated Dark Knight Rises. Then after the film, enjoy a reception at a nearby venue with complimentary appetizers, while they last. The well-reviewed Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol is an action-packed thriller that follows Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF cohorts on a quest to clear their names after they’re accused of bombing the Kremlin. ”

Where:
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Johnson IMAX Theater
10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20560

When:
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
8:40 pm

Tickets:
Discount tickets available through Goldstar

Spend the first part of your day touring the sites, then spend the second part of your day touring restaurants in your favorite neighborhood! Living Social is offering half price walking food tours from TheCityTour. For $29 you get a three-hour walking food tour valued at $59. Neighborhoods to choose from include Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Old Town, and more.

Description from Living Social:

“Each weekend between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., a savvy guide will lead you through your choice of one of eight DC neighborhoods to teach you about the area’s culinary history and take you into four well-known restaurants for a behind-the-scenes tour. During each 30-minute stop, you’ll get to sample food and meet the chefs and owners who bring each eatery to life.

Visit Living Social for more details, but hurry, this offer expires January 18th, 2012.

Did you miss this deal? You can still book restaurant tours with DC Metro Food Tours, here.

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It is cold outside! So now is the time of year to find something fun to do indoors, and we have the perfect activity for your family. This February, the Verizon Center in Washington DC hosts Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic. The show runs from Wednesday February 15th, 2012 to Monday February 20th, 2012. Discount tickets are available through Goldstar for select show times.

Show details:

“Sixty-five unforgettable Disney characters from 18 beloved stories take the ice in this celebration of 100 years of Disney magic. Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, and many of the Disney Princesses will be there to join the party. Audiences will see exciting scenes from films such as The Lion King, Mulan, Finding Nemo, Toy Story and The Incredibles translated for the ice in this skating spectacular. 100 Years of Magic will make memories that you and your family will never forget.”

What:
Disney on Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic

Where:
The Verizon Center
601 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004

When:
Wednesday February 15th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Thursday February 16th, 2012 at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Friday February 17th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Saturday February 18th, 2012 at 11:00 am, 2:30 pm, and 6:30 pm
Sunday February 19th, 2012 at 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm
Monday February 20th, 2012 at 12:30 pm

Tickets:
Discount tickets are available for $15.00 through Goldstar for select show times.
Regular ticket sales for the Verizon Center are available here.

DC Restaurant Week is here! Starting today January 9th, through Sunday January 15th, 2012 at over 200 participating restaurants in Washington, DC. You can get Lunch for $20.12 per person, and Dinner for $35.12 per person.

View a list of Washington, D.C. restaurants and make a reservation online through our friends at OpenTable.com.

Enjoy special three-course meals at participating restaurants. Prices are per person and do not include beverage, tax or gratuity.

If you are looking to enjoy the nightlife of Washington DC, have we got the deal for you! You don’t have to worry about where to go, cover charges, or who is driving. All of the arrangements are taken care of for you on the Boomerang Party Bus. And to make the deal even better, Goldstar has discount rates available! The bus will take you to two or three of the best nightclubs in town.

You will be treated to:

• “Great music and discounted drink specials
• A safe ride all night long
• The opportunity to meet lots of guys and gals
• Dancing on board the Boomerang Bus in between bars
• Immediate entrance into 2 to 3 of the city’s best night spots without paying cover charges.
• The tour will visit the best, the newest & the unknown in neighborhoods throughout D.C., including Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Chinatown, DuPont Circle, Downtown and Midtown.”

Where:
The Boomerang Party Bus
The Front Page – Arlington
4201 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22203

When:
Friday Nights at 9:00 pm

Tickets:
Discount tickets available through Goldstar for $17.50
(Regular price tickets are $35.00)

Have you made your New Year’s Eve plans yet? If not, check this out. You can party the night away at the Signature Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Dance Party with the cast of Hairspray! And even better, you can get this booked at a discount through Goldstar. The party starts at 10:30pm, after the 8:00pm show ends. Here is the  description of the event:

“Join Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and the cast of his hit production of Hairspray as they ring in the New Year at the Signature Theatre’s annual New Year’s Eve gala. The curtain comes down and then the party starts. At this festive event, your ticket lets you mingle with cast and Signature staff members, enjoy mixing, a DJ and dancing, and possibly even hear Schaeffer serenade the guests with “Auld Lang sine” on his trombone just before the clock strikes midnight. You’ll also get two drink coupons at Ali’s Bar, light hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast.”

What:
Signature Theatre’s New Year’s Eve Gala

Where:
Signature Theatre
4200 Cambell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206

When:
Saturday December 31st, 2011
10:30 pm

Tickets:
Post show party: $100 per person
Post show party: $75 through Goldstar

If you need to book a hotel stay, click here for hotels in Arlington, VA.

The St. Gregory Hotel, and Beacon Hotel in Washington DC are running the following holiday specials:

• Stay 2 nights at the St. Gregory Hotel or Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters between December 24th, 2011 and December 30th, 2011 and save 20%.
• Stay 3 nights at the St. Gregory Hotel or Beacon Hotel and Corporate Quarters between December 24th, 2011 and December 30th, 2011 and save 25%.
• Limited Time Offer! Stay at the St. Gregory or Beacon Hotels and receive one complimentary bottle of champagne upon check-in.

So if you are coming to town, or if you are looking for some time in the city over the holidays, these deals are for you!

The St. Gregory Hotel and Suites
2033 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-3305

The Beacon Hotel and Corporate Headquarters
1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20036

The Tony Award winning musical Jersey Boys is playing at the National Theatre from now until January 7th 2012. This is definitely a must see event for Washingtonians and tourists alike! Tickets are available at a discount through Goldstar for select performance dates and times.

“Broadway’s biggest success story goes behind the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons to follow the rags-to-rock-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids who work their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of pop music stardom. Jersey Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and more.”

What:
Jersey Boys

Where:
The National Theatre
Main Stage
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004

When:
Now through January 7th, 2012

Tickets:
Discount tickets are available through Goldstar for $66.50
Regular price tickets are available through TicketLiquidator