D.C.'s Capital Criterium. Savin' the best for last. The WCSA and cycling organizers announced last month that the 2011 USA CRITS Series Finals will be held in the nation's capital at the CapCrit on October 2, adding an element of prestige and excitement to this year's event...The fast-paced cycling action takes place on Pennsylvania Avenue...Get the scoop

Super Bowl XLV. Title towns collide in Super Bowl XLV as the Pittsburgh Steelers face the Green Bay Packers at Cowboys Stadium on February 6. The Steelers and Packers have combined for nine Super Bowl titles, with Green Bay winning three and Pittsburgh capturing a league-high six Lombardi trophies. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX.

 
The Power of Style. DC Fashion Week returns February 21-27 with an exclusive sneak peek of Fall/Winter collections from designers all over the world. The week-long series of events spotlights fashion design, clothing merchandising and modeling and the influence of the world on American fashion. The week caps off with the International Couture Collections fashion show at the French Embassy February 27. Tickets on sale now ...Get the scoop 

 2011 Washington Auto Show. D.C.'s got hot rides. The 2011 Washington Auto Show returns this year with more than 700 new makes and models from over 42 manufacturers at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center thru February 6. This year's show has expanded from five to ten days, giving visitors ample time to explore the latest and greatest in automotive technology. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and FREE for kids 5 and under...Get the scoop 

Wizards Make Slam-Dunk Debut. JaVale McGee of the Washington Wizards will be the franchise's first-ever player to participate in the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest February 19 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Tune in for the weekend's festivities February 18-20 on TNT.

 
53rd Annual Grammy Awards. The biggest night in music has some D.C. flavor. The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards air live on CBS from Los Angeles on February 13 starting at 8 p.m. ET. D.C.'s own Chuck Brown is nominated for his first Grammy -- "Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group" along with Jill Scott and Marcus Miller. Check out the full listing of D.C. area Grammy nominees...Get the scoop 

Caps Red Line Debuts Third Season. Fresh off their reality TV debut, the Washington Capitals 'Caps Red Line' series returns for its third season on Comcast SportsNet February 5 at 9 a.m. Red Line features a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes look at the Washington Capitals. New episodes air every Saturday through March 26...Get the scoop

Sweet Sound of Music. R&B heartthrob Trey Songz hits the stage at Dar Constitution Hall February 12 at 7 p.m...Get the scoop Lady Gaga brings her Monster's Ball Tour back for an encore performance at the Verizon Center February 24. Bon Jovi closes out the month with his much anticipated 2011 North American Tour February 27 at the Verizon Center...Get the scoop

Madame Tussauds' Presidential Unveiling. Just in time for President's Day, Madame Tussauds unveils a $2 million gallery featuring wax figures of all 44 American presidents on February 17. The interactive attraction gives visitors a hands-on journey through history as historical figures and events are brought to life through wax...Get the scoop

Nats Spring into Action. February means spring training for the Washington Nationals. Pitchers and catchers report to Viera, Fla. February 16 and position players on February 21. First full team workout is February 22. The Nats open the 2011 season at home against the Atlanta Braves March 31...Get the scoop