Events for Today December

  • Sun 16
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Today's Editors' Picks

  • 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
  • Dan Bern - Music Event
    Clever folk singer has mellowed a bit with age. With Scott Kurt.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | Washington, DC
  • Cliff Evans - Miscellaneous Event
    Video sculptures by the artist.
    Curator's Office | Washington, DC
  • Wine Dinner - Food Event
    The meal celebrates the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
    Primi Piatti | 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
  • Small Works, Too - Exhibit
    A collection of small works by members of the Vienna Arts Society, including Jan Burns.
    Vienna Arts Society Gallery | Vienna, VA
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | Washington, DC
  • 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
  • Wizards - Sports Events
    Vs. the Atlanta Hawks
    Verizon Center | 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Step Afrika! Holiday Performance - Performing Arts
    The stepping company hosts a holiday party and performance.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | 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
  • 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
  • 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

Highlighted Events: Thurs, December 20

  • New Belgium Holiday Fundraiser - Bar/Club Event
    In the spirit of the holidays, Meridian Pint and New Belgium are raising money for the non-profit Common Good City Farm. For every glass of New Belgium beer you buy (including Fat Tire, Snow Day, Ranger IPA and selections from the Lips of Faith series), Meridian Pint will donate $1 to Common Good. Additionally, 25 percent of sales from the night's food specials will go to charity.
    Meridian Pint | 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
  • Rulemaker - Exhibit
    Paintings by Becca Kallem and Matthew Smith.
    Arlington Arts Center | Arlington, VA
  • 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
  • Step Afrika! Holiday Performance - Performing Arts
    The stepping company hosts a holiday party and performance.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | 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
  • 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
  • Cliff Evans - Miscellaneous Event
    Video sculptures by the artist.
    Curator's Office | 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

Highlighted Events: Fri, December 21

  • Hansel and Gretel - Performing Arts
    The Washington National Opera stages Humperdinck's tale of two lost children and a witch who lives in a house made of candy. Best for age 9 and older. At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Washington National Opera - Hansel and Gretel - Music Event
    The Opera revives the childhood fairy tale, directed by David Gately, and featuring the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists with the WNO Orchestra. Performed in English with English supertitles. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | 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
  • 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
  • Step Afrika! Holiday Performance - Performing Arts
    The stepping company hosts a holiday party and performance.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Rulemaker - Exhibit
    Paintings by Becca Kallem and Matthew Smith.
    Arlington Arts Center | Arlington, VA
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Highlighted Events: Sat, December 22

  • Hansel and Gretel - Performing Arts
    The Washington National Opera stages Humperdinck's tale of two lost children and a witch who lives in a house made of candy. Best for age 9 and older. At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
  • Washington National Opera - Hansel and Gretel - Music Event
    The Opera revives the childhood fairy tale, directed by David Gately, and featuring the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists with the WNO Orchestra. Performed in English with English supertitles. At the Opera House.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | 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
  • 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
  • Rulemaker - Exhibit
    Paintings by Becca Kallem and Matthew Smith.
    Arlington Arts Center | Arlington, VA
  • Step Afrika! Holiday Performance - Performing Arts
    The stepping company hosts a holiday party and performance.
    Atlas Performing Arts Center | Washington, DC
  • Cliff Evans - Miscellaneous Event
    Video sculptures by the artist.
    Curator's Office | 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
  • Kenny Hunter and Julie Roberts: Nothing Lasts Forever - Miscellaneous Event
    Two exhibitions of sculptures by Hunter and paintings by Roberts.
    Connersmith | 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
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