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Highlighted Events: Tues, December 11

Schlafly 21st Birthday Celebrations - Bar/Club Event

St. Louis’ Schlafly Brewery is celebrating its 21st birthday by taking over 21 taps at ChurchKey. Founders Tom Schlafly and Dan Kopman are hosting the party, which features such rarities as Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine and Tasmanian IPA.
Birch & Barley and ChurchKey | Washington, DC
Museum of the American Cocktail annual holiday cocktail seminar - Miscellaneous Event

D.C.'s best craft bartenders, including Adam Bernbach, Todd Thrasher and Chantal Tseng share notes on holiday cocktail-making, and serve samples of their favorite seasonal tipple at this fun lesson hosted by the Museum of the American Cocktail. Guests will get recipes to take home. (Note: This event is held in the Warehouse Theater, but guests should enter through the Passenger.)
The Passenger | Washington, DC
Wanda Jackson - Music Event

The Queen of Rockabilly and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee still delivers after more than 50 years of performing. With the Lustre Kings.
The Hamilton | Washington, DC
Drink Rhino & Fight Breast Cancer - Bar/Club Event

Earlier this year, the women who brew for Lost Rhino, Bluejacket, Vintage 50 and Hardywood Park teamed up to create Pretty in Pink, a pomegranate and hibiscus saison. Sales benefits breast cancer research at Richmond’s Massey Cancer Center. Meridian Pint is helping out by hosting a special night with eight Lost Rhino beers on tap and donating 50 cents for each pint sold between 5 and 11 p.m.
Meridian Pint | Washington, DC
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian - Exhibit

A sampling of the museum's collection, including headresses, parkas, water vessels and baskets, showing its widespread geography and time period.
National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | 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
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
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
Bowen McCauley Dance - Performing Arts

The family-friendly performance includes favorites from the Bowen McCauley Dance season and a guest performance by the Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company. A music finale culminates in a singalong. At the Millennium Stage.
Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

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DC Brau Holiday Party - Bar/Club Event

DC Brau takes over 19 of Meridian Pint’s 24 taps for the DC Brau Holiday Party, where all beers will be sold at happy hour prices all night. If you dig the Corruption IPA or Citizen Pale Ale but have never tried On the Wings of Armegeddon, Burial at Sea or Ghoul’s Night Out, this is the chance. There will also be five barrel-aged beers, including versions of Stone of Arbroath and Penn Quarter Porter.
Meridian Pint | Washington, DC
Bluejacket and Dogfish Head Tapping Party - Bar/Club Event

Be among the first to sample a new saison brewed by Bluejacket and Dogfish Head, meet Dogfish Head brewer Sam Calagione, and try a lineup of Dogfish Head and Bluejacket beers.
Birch & Barley and ChurchKey | Washington, DC
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian - Exhibit

A sampling of the museum's collection, including headresses, parkas, water vessels and baskets, showing its widespread geography and time period.
National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | 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
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
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
Matt Finarelli - Book Event

The District chef will discuss and make recipes from his Italian cookbook "Beyond the Red Sauce"
One More Page Books | Arlington, VA
Trans-Siberian Orchestra - Music Event

The band performs its rock opera, "The Lost Christmas Eve," which fuses elements of rock, classical, folk, Broadway and R&B.; The story encompasses a rundown hotel, an old toy store, a blues bar, a Gothic cathedral and their respective inhabitants all intertwined during Christmas Eve in New York City.
Verizon Center | Washington, DC
Nutcracker Story Time and Dance Class - Miscellaneous Event

An interactive reading of the holiday favorite followed by a lesson in basic ballet steps. Children should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Three- to 5-year-olds at 10:30 a.m.; 6- to 8-year-olds at 1 p.m.
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, December 13

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rudolf Flu - Miscellaneous Event

Santa's reindeer are sick and it is up to Santa's dog Sirius to find a solution. A tour of the night sky follows the presentation.
Howard B. Owens Science Center | Lanham, MD
A Celtic-Holiday Extravaganza! With Maggie Sansone, Matt Bell, Andrea Hoag, Seth Kibel, Paul Oorts & Karen Ashbrook - Music Event

At the Cellar Stage.
Faith Community United Methodist Church of Hamilton | Baltimore, MD
Victorian Lyric Opera Company - Music Event

A special orchestra performance of classic holiday and winter music featuring Maestro Joe Sorge and the orchestra, joined by the Metropolitan Chorus of Arlington. At the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre.
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre | Rockville, MD

Highlighted Events: Sat, December 15

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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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
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
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

Highlighted Events: Mon, December 17

FotoBook Exhibition - Miscellaneous Event

A show highlighting the winners of the FotoWeekDC photo book competition.
Goethe-Institut | 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
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
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
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

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