Ten to do
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1. JINGLE IN THE JUNGLE
Visit with Butterstick, the new panda, as the
National Zoo keeps its doors open late for a
night of holiday fun. www.nationalzoo.si.edu,
(202) 633-4800.
December 8 |
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2. JOY OF CHRISTMAS
Indulge in a special
Christmas performance
when the Cathedral
Choral Society sings
traditional contemporary
Norwegian Christmas
carols at Washington
National Cathedral.
www.cathedralchoralsociety.org,
(202) 537-6200.
December 9 |
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3. PICTURING THE BANJO
For the first time, the banjo and
the many images of it found in
American art will be the focus of a
major exhibition at the Corcoran.
www.corcoran.org, (202) 639-1700.
December 10
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4. BAKING AT DC COAST
Bring your children to learn how to bake
gingerbread creations and hard candies
from DC Coast’s executive pastry chef,
David Guas. Sip homemade cocoa and
eggnog while enjoying these treats.
www.dccoast.com, (202) 216-5988
December 12 |
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5. KING OF BLUES
Blues legend B. B. King
will heat up Constitution Hall as he jams
on his signature Gibson. www.dar.org,
(202) 628-1776.
December 20 |
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6. GALLERY TALK
National Gallery of
Art docents will lead
an intriguing discussion
about the story of
Christmas through art.
www.nga.gov,
(202) 737-4215.
December 22 |
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7. CAROLING AT THE RITZ
Revel in holiday
spirit as strolling carolers provide musical cheer
at the Ritz Georgetown. Enjoy holiday desserts
and cozy up by the fire. www.ritzcarlton.com,
(202) 912-4100.
December 24 |
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8. INTIMATE NEW YEAR’S EVE
Middleburg’s critically acclaimed
Aster
Restaurant will host an
eight-course dinner to
ring in the New Year.
www.asterrestaurant.
com, (540) 687-4080.
December 31 |
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9. “WICKED” AT THE KENNEDY CENTER
Don’t miss this Tony Award winning Broadway
show as it makes its Washington debut.
www.kennedy-center.org, (202) 467-4600.
January 14 |
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10. HOYA MADNESS
Watch the Georgetown
men’s basketball team’s
most anticipated game
as they take on Duke
at the MCI center.
www.guhoyas.com,
(202) 784-4979.
January 21 |
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