Aim to please.

SHOP
Crafts and Kisses Valentine Craft Fair
What: Ditch the generic and find quirky, handmade gifts from local artists at the cupid-themed market.
Why: Hearts, crafts, and a kissing booth.
When: Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Josephine Butler Parks Center, 2437 15th St. NW, at Euclid St. (202-492-8499).

Alexandria Boutique Warehouse Sale
What: Hysteria, Treat, Queen Bee Designs, and other Old Town merchants offer clearance deals on clothes, accessories, and home furnishings.
Why: Deal us in.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Dr., Alexandria.

VOTE
DailyCandy’s Get with the Programmer Contest
What: The time has come to pick your favorite IT hottie.
Why: Support that java gigolo.
When: Voting ends Feb. 12.
Where: Online at dailycandy.com/programmer.

SEE
Best of DC Shorts Film Festival
What: Catch quality minimovies from around the globe.
Why: Projection perfection.
When: Fri. & Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: U.S. Navy Memorial Burke Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 7th St. (202-393-4266). Tickets online at dcshorts.com.

EAT
Pret a Manger
What: The UK gourmet-to-go chain opens its first D.C. outpost.
Why: We’ve got a Brit of an appetite for sandwiches.
When: Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 1825 I St. NW, at 18th St. (202-403-2992).