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  • Tuba Christmas - Miscellaneous Event
    Are your holidays just not complete until you hear hundreds of tubas in one place playing holiday tunes? (Ours aren't either.) Join in the sousa-fun at one of the largest gatherings of one of the largest instruments all year. Play one yourself? Registration begins at 3 p.m., and rehearsal is at 4 p.m. Col. Bryan Shelburne, former commander of the U.S. Army Band, will be the conductor. At the Grand Foyer.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Give a Can, Get a Can - Bar/Club Event
    ‘Tis the season for charity events at bars. Pizzeria Paradiso is bringing back last year’s “Give a Can, Get a Can” fundraiser for Martha’s Table. Bring a nonperishable can of food to the Dupont Circle restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 29, and you’ll get a free can of beer. Bring two cans of food, get two cans of beer. And so on. The best part: Because you’re at a serious beer bar, you can trade a can of green beans for a can of DC Brau, Oskar Blues or Maui, among other brews. The trade-in runs all day, so feel free to stop by at lunch or happy hour.
    Birreria Paradiso | Washington, DC
  • Secret Stash Party - Bar/Club Event
    Beer geeks, take off Friday the 14th right now, because Scion’s Secret Stash party is one you can’t miss. For one night, there will be more than 50 beers that are not usually sold in D.C., including eight from Three Floyds (Gumballhead! Alpha Klaus!), Port Brewing’s Santa’s Little Helper and Mongo IPA, Lost Abbey’s 10 Commandments, and three choices each from Wisconsin’s Tyranena and Pennsylvania’s Sly Fox. Doors open at 5; arrive early to make sure you get to try everything.
    Scion | Washington, DC
  • Can't Stop Singing - Music Event
    In this Sesame Street Live show, the street's famed residents can't stop singing after Elmo uses Abby Cadabby's magic wand. At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
  • Matthew Kenyon: Flash Crash - Exhibit
    In 1999, Kenyon co-founded SWAMP (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass Production) with artist Douglas Easterly. Their work focuses on critical themes addressing the effects of global corporate operations, mass media and communication, military-industrial complexes, and general meditations on the liminal area between life and artificial life. SWAMP has been making work in this vein since 1999 using a wide range of media, including custom software, electronics, mechanical devices, and often times working with living organisms. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Inside the Underworld: Beetle Magic - Exhibit
    Sculptor Joan Danziger combines animal strength and the beauty of nature with the human spirit. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Ivan Pinkava: Remains 1997-2010 - Exhibit
    The American photographer traveled across Central Asia to capture the lives of Eurasians. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • The Color of Time - Exhibit
    A collaborative installation by painter and sculptor Carol Brown Goldberg and filmmaker Anthony Szulc. The 9-minute video uses painting, film, sculpture, music, home movies, and poetry. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • International Contemporary Ensemble - Music Event
    In the Leading European Composers series, a portrait of the German composer Matthias Pinscher
    Phillips Collection | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Fri, December 14

  • Washington Revels present the Christmas Revels - Performing Arts
    The 30th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice features singalongs, a madcap "Twelve Days of Christmas," new music of the season, lively country and Morris dancing the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, a Mummer's play and a special evocation of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol.". At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
  • Can't Stop Singing - Music Event
    In this Sesame Street Live show, the street's famed residents can't stop singing after Elmo uses Abby Cadabby's magic wand. At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
  • Matthew Kenyon: Flash Crash - Exhibit
    In 1999, Kenyon co-founded SWAMP (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass Production) with artist Douglas Easterly. Their work focuses on critical themes addressing the effects of global corporate operations, mass media and communication, military-industrial complexes, and general meditations on the liminal area between life and artificial life. SWAMP has been making work in this vein since 1999 using a wide range of media, including custom software, electronics, mechanical devices, and often times working with living organisms. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • The Color of Time - Exhibit
    A collaborative installation by painter and sculptor Carol Brown Goldberg and filmmaker Anthony Szulc. The 9-minute video uses painting, film, sculpture, music, home movies, and poetry. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Ivan Pinkava: Remains 1997-2010 - Exhibit
    The American photographer traveled across Central Asia to capture the lives of Eurasians. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Inside the Underworld: Beetle Magic - Exhibit
    Sculptor Joan Danziger combines animal strength and the beauty of nature with the human spirit. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • Nowell: Arise and Awake! - Music Event
    Chamber choirs Carmina and Illuminare perform
    Kentlands Mansion | Gaithersburg, MD
  • Tudor Choir - Music Event
    At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • The Horizon Glitters - Miscellaneous Event
    At the Meyer Auditorium.
    Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sat, December 15

  • Pujol - Music Event
    Nashville's Daniel Pujol leads the band through exuberantly bratty garage-pop scorchers. With the North Country and Julian Earle.
    Comet Ping Pong | Washington, DC
  • Scythian, Cutthroat Shamrock - Music Event
    After years honing its Irish/klezmer/rock sound with raucous gigs in local pubs, Scythian has grown to be a regular on the national Celtic and folk festival circuits. But the band still finds time to make it back to D.C. for an annual holiday concert at the 9:30 Club, which features an ugly sweater contest, a killer medley of seasonal songs and plenty of driving, energetic music led by classically trained violins and backed by accordion, banjo and guitar. Hold on to your pints and get ready to sing along.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
  • Sharon Needles - Bar/Club Event
    No one who watched “RuPaul’s Drag Race” will ever forget Sharon Needles’s goth-meets-gaga outfits and antics. The reigning “America’s Next Drag Superstar” performs during Town’s regular drag show this week, while DJ Summer Camp runs the upstairs dance floor. Fans should note that the cover is $12 this week, instead of the usual $8 before 11 p.m., and that the club is selling tickets to an exclusive pre-show meet-and-greet with Sharon Needles for $50.
    Town Danceboutique | Washington, DC
  • Children's Tea Party - Miscellaneous Event
    A children's tea isn't complete without stories, dress up and, of course, tea and treats. The Textile Museum has given all of these essentials a Turkish twist in celebration of its exhibit "The Sultan's Garden: The Blossoming of Ottoman Art."
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
  • Grump - Miscellaneous Event
    An alt-market for the holiday'ed-out. Created by two Crafty Bastards veterans, this event features 40 indie crafters selling everthing from weird plush toys to zombie-themed t-shirts, as well as a DJ and drinks.
    Artisphere | Arlington, VA
  • Artists & Artisans Holiday Extravaganza - Bar/Club Event
    Washington’s newest brewery celebrates its first holiday season with the 3 Stars Artists and Artisans Extravaganza at its Takoma brewery. The features free snacks from artisan producers, including Rappahannock River Oysters, 3 Little Pigs Charcuterie and Gordy’s Pickle Jar, cocktails by bartenders from Jackie’s Sidebar, a display by local artist Kendra Kuliga, music spun by DJ Keenan Orr and plenty of 3 Stars beer, including a version of Pandemic Porter aged in Bulleit Bourbon barrels for six months.
    3 Stars Brewing Company | Washington, DC
  • A Christmas Carol - Performing Arts
    Audience members are invited to help tell Dickens's tale. Best for age 4 and older.
    National Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis - Music Event
    A holiday music and light show for families.
    The Music Center at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
  • Nerd Nite - Bar/Club Event
    It's not often that you can head out to a club on a Saturday night and listen to people eagerly talking about the techniques of championship Scrabble players or the violent sex life of insects, but then again, not every night is Nerd Nite.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
  • Washington Revels present the Christmas Revels - Performing Arts
    The 30th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice features singalongs, a madcap "Twelve Days of Christmas," new music of the season, lively country and Morris dancing the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, a Mummer's play and a special evocation of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol.". At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sun, December 16

  • The Choral Arts Society of Washington: A Family Christmas - Music Event
    A choral production for the holiday season. At the Concert Hall.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Christmas Movie Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A one-shot night with some of the best holiday movies of all time. This annual event features screenings of "A Christmas Story," "Elf," "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and more; you pay one price and come and go as you please.
    Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse | Arlington, VA
  • Dan Bern - Music Event
    Clever folk singer has mellowed a bit with age. With Scott Kurt.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
  • Washington Revels present the Christmas Revels - Performing Arts
    The 30th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice features singalongs, a madcap "Twelve Days of Christmas," new music of the season, lively country and Morris dancing the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance, a Mummer's play and a special evocation of Dickens's "A Christmas Carol.". At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
  • The Color of Time - Exhibit
    A collaborative installation by painter and sculptor Carol Brown Goldberg and filmmaker Anthony Szulc. The 9-minute video uses painting, film, sculpture, music, home movies, and poetry. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Matthew Kenyon: Flash Crash - Exhibit
    In 1999, Kenyon co-founded SWAMP (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass Production) with artist Douglas Easterly. Their work focuses on critical themes addressing the effects of global corporate operations, mass media and communication, military-industrial complexes, and general meditations on the liminal area between life and artificial life. SWAMP has been making work in this vein since 1999 using a wide range of media, including custom software, electronics, mechanical devices, and often times working with living organisms. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Inside the Underworld: Beetle Magic - Exhibit
    Sculptor Joan Danziger combines animal strength and the beauty of nature with the human spirit. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Can't Stop Singing - Music Event
    In this Sesame Street Live show, the street's famed residents can't stop singing after Elmo uses Abby Cadabby's magic wand. At the Patriot Center.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
  • Ivan Pinkava: Remains 1997-2010 - Exhibit
    The American photographer traveled across Central Asia to capture the lives of Eurasians. At the Katzen Arts Center.
    American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Mon, December 17

  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives From the David C. Driskell Center - Exhibit
    In collaboration with the Smithsonian, this exhibit shows how art by African Americans has evolved over the last several decades, with works by artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Kara Walker, Lorna Simpson and Chakaia Booker.
    University of Maryland - College Park | College Park, MD
  • Divine Revelations: Passages From the Life of Our Lady - Exhibit
    Carolina Mayorga uses her own image to re-create Roman Catholic religious scenes.
    The Gallery at Vivid Solutions Temporary Space | Washington, DC
  • A Commedia Christmas Carol - Performing Arts
    The Dickens classic gets a commedia dell'arte twist in the hands of Faction of Fools Theatre Company.
    Elstad Auditorium at Gallaudet University | Washington, DC
  • Michael B. Platt: Steppin' Out - Exhibit
    Influenced by a recent trip to Australia, the Washington artist revisits his idea of life-size cut-outs of charcoal drawings on wood.
    Honfleur Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Cliff Evans - Miscellaneous Event
    Video sculptures by the artist.
    Curator's Office | Washington, DC
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | Washington, DC
  • U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own A Stan Kenton Christmas - Music Event
    At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • A Kosher Christmas: How Jews Respond to the Holiday Season - Miscellaneous Event
    Joshua Eli Plaut discusses how Jews are shaping the public and private character of Christmas by transforming December into a holiday season belonging to all Americans.
    District of Columbia Jewish Community Center | Washington, DC
  • Wine Dinner - Food Event
    The meal celebrates the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
    Primi Piatti | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tues, December 18

  • Rustico's Great Holiday Draft Extravaganza - Bar/Club Event
    Rustico's annual holiday beer party has an international flair, with seasonal selections from Sweden, Germany and Belgium as well as the U.S.A. It pays to be on time: Beers will be sold at happy hour prices until 7 p.m.
    Rustico | Arlington, VA
  • Goose Island Night - Bar/Club Event
    Meridian Pint hosts a special night of Goose Island winter beers, with both the Christmas Ale and the whiskey barrel-aged Bourbon County Stout alongside some other Chicago-based beers, such as Naughty Goose, Matilda and Sofie. All Goose Island beers are $2 off all night.
    Meridian Pint | Washington, DC
  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • Michael B. Platt: Steppin' Out - Exhibit
    Influenced by a recent trip to Australia, the Washington artist revisits his idea of life-size cut-outs of charcoal drawings on wood.
    Honfleur Gallery | Washington, DC
  • African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives From the David C. Driskell Center - Exhibit
    In collaboration with the Smithsonian, this exhibit shows how art by African Americans has evolved over the last several decades, with works by artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Kara Walker, Lorna Simpson and Chakaia Booker.
    University of Maryland - College Park | College Park, MD
  • Divine Revelations: Passages From the Life of Our Lady - Exhibit
    Carolina Mayorga uses her own image to re-create Roman Catholic religious scenes.
    The Gallery at Vivid Solutions Temporary Space | Washington, DC
  • Bus Stop - Performing Arts
    Romance and comedy ensue when a snowstorm forces a busload of strangers to take refuge in a Kansas diner.
    Center Stage | Baltimore, MD
  • Cliff Evans - Miscellaneous Event
    Video sculptures by the artist.
    Curator's Office | Washington, DC
  • The Aliens - Performing Arts
    A teenage coffee shop employee attempts to kick out a couple of loitering slackers and instead begins to appreciate their ways.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wed, December 19

  • Rock 'N' Shop - Miscellaneous Event
    For last-minute holiday presents for that certain hipster in your life, it's hard to beat the Black Cat's annual garage sale. Various scenesters and Black Cat denizens set up tables flea-market style and sell vinyl, vintage clothing, handmade crafts and other treasures, usually at bargain-basement prices.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
  • FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event
    A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
    Goethe-Institut | Washington, DC
  • A Killing Game - Performing Arts
    A plague threatens to wipe out the cast (and audience) in Dog and Pony DC's show.
    Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | Washington, DC
  • African American Art Since 1950: Perspectives From the David C. Driskell Center - Exhibit
    In collaboration with the Smithsonian, this exhibit shows how art by African Americans has evolved over the last several decades, with works by artists such as Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Sam Gilliam, Kara Walker, Lorna Simpson and Chakaia Booker.
    University of Maryland - College Park | College Park, MD
  • Michael B. Platt: Steppin' Out - Exhibit
    Influenced by a recent trip to Australia, the Washington artist revisits his idea of life-size cut-outs of charcoal drawings on wood.
    Honfleur Gallery | Washington, DC
  • Divine Revelations: Passages From the Life of Our Lady - Exhibit
    Carolina Mayorga uses her own image to re-create Roman Catholic religious scenes.
    The Gallery at Vivid Solutions Temporary Space | Washington, DC
  • Rulemaker - Exhibit
    Paintings by Becca Kallem and Matthew Smith.
    Arlington Arts Center | Arlington, VA
  • Bus Stop - Performing Arts
    Romance and comedy ensue when a snowstorm forces a busload of strangers to take refuge in a Kansas diner.
    Center Stage | Baltimore, MD
  • The Aliens - Performing Arts
    A teenage coffee shop employee attempts to kick out a couple of loitering slackers and instead begins to appreciate their ways.
    Studio Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | Washington, DC
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