December 11, 2021
Saturday

Headliners

7:00 pmWashington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Capital One Arena. NBA Basketball Game. 202-397-SEAT

Festivals

11:00 amI Love Christmas Movies Gaylord National Resort, Oxon Hill. Walk through the most iconic scenes from your favorite Christmas movies. Over 13 fully-immersive...
12:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Wine Tastings Veramar Vienyard Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made at Veramar Vienyard. 540-955-5510
3:00 pmSeason of Hope - Holiday Show presented by The United States Air Force Band The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill. This concert will feature The United States Air Force Band's Concert Band and Singing...
7:00 pmSeason of Hope - Holiday Show presented by The United States Air Force Band The Theater at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill. This concert will feature The United States Air Force Band's Concert Band and Singing...

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Xu Bing: Monkeys Grasp for the Moon Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. Composed of twenty-one laminated wood pieces, each of which forms the word "monkey"...
10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Sculpture of South Asia and the Himalayas Arthur M. Sackler Gallery and Freer Gallery of Art. Dating from the 10th to the 18th century, sculptures of deities, enlightened beings...
10:00 am-
7:00 pm
FUTURES Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building. The first building-wide exploration of the future on the National Mall. FUTURES is your guide...
11:30 am-
7:00 pm
American Origins National Portrait Gallery. On view in a series of 17 galleries and alcoves chronologically arranged to take the visitor from the days of contact...
11:30 am-
7:00 pm
Champions National Portrait Gallery. "Champions" salutes dynamic American sports figures whose impact beyond the athletic realm made them part of...
12:00 pm-
12:45 pm
Introduction to The Phillips Collection The Phillips Collection. A tour highlighting special features of the Collection. 202-387-2151
2:00 pmWashington Ballet: The Nutcracker Warner Theatre. Ballet theatrical performance.
6:00 pmMillennium Stage John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Different performing and visual artists are featured each night. Free... 202-467-4600
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
2nd Saturday Art Walks Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton. Workhouse Arts Center studio artists will keep their doors open after hours and they invite... 703-584-2900
7:00 pmDopapod Union Stage. Pop / rock performance.
7:00 pmThe Christmas Story: Bach's Epic Christmas Oratorio The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda. Classical concert.
7:30 pmCapitol Steps Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Former Congressional employees perform satirical skits and... 202-312-1300
7:30 pmDulce Sloan Terrace Theater. Comedic performance live.
8:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Laugh Riot at the Hyatt Hyatt Regency Bethesda. Live standup comedy show with 5 local comics, $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members... 301-657-1234
8:00 pmEric Church The Anthem. Performing country music live.
8:00 pmNational Symphony Orchestra: A Holiday Pops John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Classical concert.
10:00 pmSan Holo 9:30 Club. Techno / electronic concert performance.

Retail Events

9:00 am-
4:00 pm
Urban Village Market Arlington's Urban Village Market at Court House. Weekly urban market featuring jewelry, textiles, new and reconditioned... 703-812-8881
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Weekend Outdoor Festival Market 5 Gallery. Handmade crafts, jewelry and art from all over the world on exhibit and for sale. 202-543-7293
10:00 am-
6:00 pm
Market Days Liberty North Community Market. Quality handcrafts, clothing and gifts, impressive arts row, boutique fashion and accessory... 202-462-6633
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Old Town Manassas Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Harris Pavilion, Manassas. Just in time for the holidays, come check off your shopping list! From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods...

Sports

7:00 pmWashington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Capital One Arena. NBA Basketball Game. 202-397-SEAT

For Children

10:00 amChildren's Storytime Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Arlington. A new book is read each time. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Community

9:00 am-
12:00 pm
Adult Digital Crash Course Glen Echo Park. This condensed workshop will cover the basics of using a digital camera. This class will help demystify the menu... 202-997-9845
9:30 amNook Class Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Come in and learn all about this exciting technology! Whether you are new to NOOK or a seasoned pro, booksellers...
9:30 amSaturday Morning Shabbat Services with MesorahDC Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. Service with soulful melodies and contemporary insights. Separate seating for men and women during services...
10:00 am-
1:00 pm
Tour -- John F. Kennedy Center John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Meet at Level A Parking Plaza for tour led by members of Friends of the Kennedy... 202-4168340.
10:00 am-
12:30 pm
D.C. TV & Movie Sites Tour Union Station. Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows shot in Washington, DC. More than 30 locations from... 212-209-3370
10:00 am-
11:00 am
Dahn Yoga and Brain Education Classes Dahn Yoga Studio. Includes meridian stretching, breathing exercises, brain wave vibration and meditation. Sundays by appointment... 202-393-2440
10:15 am-
5:15 pm
Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution National Museum of Natural History. Visitors will feel the flutter in one of the most educational, entertaining and experiential... 202-357-2700
10:15 amHighlights Tour National Museum of American History. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet at either Welcome desk. Tours...
10:30 am-
3:00 pm
Spotlights Tours National Museum of American History. Docents offer a 15-minute overview of an exhibition or briefly discuss a favorite museum object...
11:00 amSlave Life at Mount Vernon Tour George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. Half-hour guided walking tour focuses on contributions of African-American... 202-780-2000
11:00 amHighlights Tour National Postal Museum. A friendly docent will give a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Subject to cancellation... 202-633-5534
11:30 am-
4:00 pm
Tour -- Library of Congress Library of Congress. Tour commences in the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building. 202-707-8000
11:30 am-
5:00 pm
Wine Country Coach and Limo Tours Veramar Vineyard, Berryville. 540-955-5510
11:30 amSecret Door Tour - Be A Super Slueth The Mansion on O Street. Find your way through secret doors & covert passages to a world never experienced on this self-guided tour. Volunteers...
12:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Hirshhorn Museum -- Permanent Collection Tour Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Tour begins at the Information Desk, at 7th and Independence Avenue SW... 202-357-2700
12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Tour Sewall-Belmont House. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters. 202-546-1210
12:30 pmHighlights of the American Art Museum Tour Smithsonian American Art Museum. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet in the F Street Lobby. No tours on...
1:00 pmNational Museum of Health and Medicine Tour National Museum of Health and Medicine, Silver Spring. Docent led tours are offered to walk-in visitors. The tours highlight... 202-782-2200
1:00 pm-
4:30 pm
Old Town Alexandria Tasting and Historical Walking Tour Market Square, Alexandria. DC Metro Food Tours offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours that bring you to some... 800-979-3370
1:00 pm-
2:30 pm
Dance / Drumming Classes: Folkloric Afro Cuban, Salsa, Rueda, and More Alafia Professional Dance Studio, Mount Rainier. Taught by master Cuban dancer and instructor, Oscar Rousseaux. Class... 202-997-4344
1:00 pmHighlights Tour National Museum of American History. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet at either Welcome desk. Tours...
1:00 pmHighlights Tour National Postal Museum. A friendly docent will give a 30-minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Subject to cancellation... 202-633-5534
1:30 pmHighlights Tours The Textile Museum. Led by TM docents, Highlight Tours give visitors the chance to look more closely at items on display... 202-667-0441
2:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Permanent Exhibit Dumbarton Oaks. Tour the gardens designed by Beatrix Ferrand and honored by Stravinsky in his famous Concerto, and the galleries... 202-339-6410
2:00 pmHighlights of the American Art Museum Tour Smithsonian American Art Museum. A friendly docent will give a tour of the highlights of the museum. Meet in the F Street Lobby. No tours on...
America's Most Wanted Studio Productions National Museum of Crime & Punishment. John Walsh's America's Most Wanted Studio, a state of the art facility, is located... 202-393-1099
Self-Guided Tour: Let's Move! with Smithsonian Gardens Smithsonian Institution. Explore Smithsonian Gardens through this scavenger hunt. Discover garden treasures while learning how gardening...

Miscellaneous

10:00 amWashington D.C. TV & Movie Tour On Location Tours. Take a guided bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies & TV shows that have been shot in Washington, DC... 800-979-3370

Dining Specials

6:00 am-
12:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday Breakfast Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-745-6920
7:00 am-
10:45 am
Contemporary French Weekend Brunch Ici Urban Bistro. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-730-8700
7:00 am-
2:30 pm
A La Carte Brunch Jamieson Grille, Alexandria. A special selection of breakfast and lunch entrees, appetizers desserts are served on weekends... 703-253-8640
8:00 am-
2:30 pm
Outdoor Brunch on Weekends Jackson 20, Alexandria. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring mimosas and outdoor seating. 703-842-2790
8:00 am-
12:00 pm
Weekend Breakfast Brunch Buffet Rod N Reel Restaurant, Chesapeake Beach. Custom made eggs, waffles, breakfast meats, fruit, a bagel bar with an assortment... 410-257-2735
8:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch Urbana Restaurant. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. 202-956-6650
9:00 am-
4:00 pm
Belgian and Euro-Fusion Brunch Belga Cafe. A special brunch menu is offered each weekend, and every day in February. 202-544-0100
9:00 am-
4:00 pm
All Day Weekend Brunch The Heights. Eggs Benedict, crab cakes Benedict, omelettes, French toast, Bloody Marys, a variety of salads and sandwiches... 202-797-7227
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Capitol Lounge Brunch Capitol Lounge. Featuring $5 Bloody Marys and $5 Mimosas.
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Latin Weekend Brunch Alto Plaza, Centreville. A special menu is offered at midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. 703-266-8811
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Weekend Brunch Harry's Tap Room Clarendon, Arlington. Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, French toast, waffles, omelettes, steak and eggs... 703-778-7788
10:00 am-
3:30 pm
Seasonal Brunch on Weekends Hook. Homemade scones and ginger butter are featured along with the creations of Chef Jonathan Seningen made from local, seasonal... 202-625-4488
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Upscale Cocktail Brunch Il Fornaio, Reston. An extensive menu is offered on weekends. 703-437-5544
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Live Jazz Brunch Stars Bistro and Bar. Enjoy an a la carte brunch accompanied by live jazz on weekends. 202- 4646464
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Classic American Brunch Tonic Restaurant @ Quigley's Pharmacy. Custom made omelettes, grits, burger Benedict, eggs Nova Scotia and more are featured... 202-296-0211
10:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch on U Street Ulah Bistro. Crab omelettes, eggs Benedict, breakfast pizzas, French toast and more are featured on weekends... 202-234-0123
10:30 am-
3:00 pm
Seasonal Saturday and Sunday Brunch Kemble Park Tavern. Light and healthy options are available for brunch in additional to traditional breakfast and lunch items... 202-966-5125
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
McGinty's Weekend Brunch McGinty's Public House, Silver Spring. Delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Prix fixe and a la carte menus available... 301-587-1270
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Seasonal Brunch Cedar Restaurant. Special brunch items are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. 202-637-0012
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Butcher's Breakfast Commonwealth Gastropub. A family-style homemade roast with 2 side orders, poached eggs, and a 'butchers breakfast' are featured... 202-265-1400
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Organic Seasonal Brunch Darlington House. A special menu is offered on weekends. 202-332-3722
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Brunch in a Brewery Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-783-5454
11:00 am-
2:00 pm
Weekend Champagne Brunch Juniper. Served in the Colonnade Room. 202-457-5020
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Mexican Brunch La Sandia, McLean. Skillet tacos, banana crepes and huevos rancheros are featured accompanied by sangria and margaritas... 703-893-2222
11:00 am-
3:00 pm
Egg Bar Redwood Restaurant and Bar, Bethesda. Omelettes and scrambles made to your order, and apple cider doughnut holes are featured... 301-656-5515
11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Rooftop Brunch Tabaq Bistro. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-265-0965
11:00 am-
2:30 pm
3-Course Lunch Chef's American Bistro, California. A prix-fixe menu is offered during the week for lunch with different specials each day... 301-862-0380
11:30 am-
2:30 pm
A La Carte Regional Brunch Blue Duck Tavern. A special a la carte menu is offered on weekends. 202-419-6755
11:30 am-
4:00 pm
All Day Brunch Daily Grill - Tysons Corner, McLean. A great selection of traditional breakfast items is offered most of the day on weekends... 703-288-5100
11:30 am-
5:00 pm
Georgetown Brunch The Guards. A special brunch menu is available all day on weekends. 202-965-2350
11:30 am-
3:00 pm
Tapas Brunch Jaleo, Bethesda. In addition to the regular full tapas menu, a special brunch tapas menu is offered on weekends... 301-913-0003
11:30 am-
3:00 pm
Tapas Brunch Jaleo. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-628-7949
11:30 am-
4:00 pm
French Bistro Brunch Le Chat Noir. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. 202-244-2044
11:30 am-
4:00 pm
Weekend Champagne Brunch Mie N Yu. A 3-course prix fixe brunch including a Champagne cocktail, in addition to the regular brunch and lunch menus, is offered... 202-333-6122
11:30 am-
3:00 pm
French A La Carte Brunch Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda. An assortment of crepes, quiches, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar are featured on weekends... 301-654-1234
11:30 am-
3:00 pm
Traditional American Brunch Tuscarora Mill, Leesburg. Breakfast meats, brunch potatoes, fritattas, smoked salmon, appetizers, desserts, a variety... 703-478-1141
11:30 am-
2:30 pm
Mediterranean Brunch Zaytinya. Ashta, tiginettes, patata hara and other specialty items are featured along with the regular lunch menu on weekends... 202-638-0800
11:30 am-
2:00 pm
Prix Fixe Lunch Bastille DC, Alexandria. A 3-course menu is offered for lunch, in addition to the regular menu and specials... 703-519-3776
12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Asian Brunch Asia Nine Bar and Lounge. A 3-course, prix fixe menu is offered midday on weekends, which includes a complimentary drink... 202-629-4355
12:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Weekend Champagne Brunch Indique Heights, Chevy Chase. A special menu is offered on weekends. 301-656-4822
12:00 pm-
2:30 pm
Express Lunch Degrees Bistro. A prix fixe 2-course soup or salad plus entree lunch is offered on weekdays. 202-912-4110
3:00 pm-
6:30 pm
Georgetown Tasting Food Tour A two-hour food tour not only feeds your mind in a step back in time but also your belly as we take time to taste food from some of the best... 800-560-1594
4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Chadwick's Happy Hour Chadwick's. Enjoy $2 domestic bottles, $2 house wine, $2.50 rail drinks and margaritas and half price Buffalo Wings and Stuffed... 202-333-2565
5:00 pm-
2:00 am
Karaoke Peyote Cafe. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. 202-462-8330
French Bistro Brunch Bistro Bistro. Popular French bistro items are offered each weekend. 202-328-1640

Nightlife

6:00 pmWhen It Rains... We Pour Toledo Lounge. When it rains, we pour $2 drafts. Some restrictions apply -- snow is not rain.
6:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Toledo Lounge Happy Hour Toledo Lounge. Featuring $3 - Rail 6pm-8pm and $2 - Drafts 6pm-8pm.
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Tune Inn Happy Hour Tune Inn. At happy hour get $1 off all drinks. 202-543-2725
8:00 pm-
10:30 pm
Happy Hour at Crush Crush. Featuring Miller Light bottles at $1, Corona bottles $2 and Rail drinks $2. 202-319-1111
8:00 pmFlaming Hot Blues Bands Madam's Organ Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar. Weekends deliver a strong performance with one of their reoccurring favorite... 202-667-5370
10:00 pm-
3:30 am
Croma at Home Ultra Bar Ultra Bar & Club. Come party. Friday 18+, Saturdays 18 for girls - 21 for guys. 4 floors of different kinds of music ... 202-638-4663
10:00 pm-
3:30 am
Glow at Fur Fur Night Club. Old School, 70s and 80s in the Mafia Lounge; Hip Hop, Dance and Top 40 in the Martini Lounge; House and International... 202-271-1171
10:00 pm-
3:00 am
Slackness Saturdays Turntable Restaurant & Disco. The best in reggae, hip hop, dancehall, oldies but goodies ... all a dat. 347-249-3976
10:00 pm-
3:00 am
Ibiza Saturdays Ibiza Night Club. Ibiza brings world-famed DJ's for a weekly electronic event like you have never heard. With names like Danny... 202-552-1429
10:00 pmGuest List Event Stir Lounge. 21-plus event. Music: Club Mix / hip hop / dance and more. Dress code enforced. Dress to impress. No sneakers or baggy... 301-928-0500