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SUNDAY
First Day of Winter
December 21, 2008
The Arts
| Call | Next to Normal. In this darkly funny and haunting new musical, one suburban household confronts its past and future. "Next to Normal" explores h… Arena Stage in Crystal City. (Performance - Musical Comedy). 202-488-3300 |
| Call | Dr. Seuss for President Art Exhibition. Coinciding with the historic 2008 Presidential election, Dr. Seuss throws his "hat" into the ring by releasing the first-ever po… P & C Art Gallery - Old Town. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 703-549-2525 |
| 1:00 pm | Great Russian Nutcracker.  Great Russian Nutcracker is presented. Lyric Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 410-685-5086 |
| 1:00 pm | The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is presented. Warner Theatre. (Performance - Ballet). 202-783-4000 |
| 1:30 pm | Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde is presented. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Movies). 202-371-2830 |
| 1:30 pm | Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde is presented. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Movies). 202-467-4600 |
| 2:00 pm | Family Christmas Concert. Celebrate the holidays with an intimate one-hour performance featuring favorite carols, sing-alongs, and guest appearances by Sa… Terrace Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-244-3669 |
| 3:00 pm | Howard County Ballet's Nutcracker Performance. The dancers will be accompanied by live music performed by The Howard County Ballet Orchestra. This ballet production is approp… Reservoir High School. (Performance - Ballet). 410-465-9414 |
| 4:00 pm | Family Christmas Concert. Celebrate the holidays with an intimate one-hour performance featuring favorite carols, sing-alongs, and guest appearances by Sa… Terrace Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-244-3669 |
| 5:00 pm | Great Russian Nutcracker. Great Russian Nutcracker is presented. Lyric Opera House. (Performance - Ballet). 410-685-5086 |
| 5:30 pm | The Nutcracker. The Nutcracker is presented. Warner Theatre. (Performance - Ballet). 202-783-4000 |
| 7:30 pm | Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde is presented. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Movies). 202-371-2830 |
| 7:30 pm | Legally Blonde. Legally Blonde is presented. Kennedy Center Opera House. (Performance - Movies). 202-467-4600 |
| 8:00 pm | WARM Bossa Nova. Enjoy an evening of Brazilian Bossa Nova and Samba with a live DJ from. Thyme Out American Cafe Restaurant & Bar. (Performance - Musical). 301-529-7260 |
Community
| 9:30 am- 7:15 pm | Belly Dance Classes. Add a little hip sway to your step. Register now for belly dance classes at Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance.… Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 |
| 10:15 am- 5:15 pm | Butterflies and Plants: Partners in Evolution. Visitors will feel the flutter in one of the most educational, entertaining and experiential exhibits yet, an integrated resourc… National Museum of Natural History. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-357-2700 |
| 1:30 pm | Highlights Tour. The Textile Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-667-0441 |
| 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm | Dance / Drumming Classes: Folkloric Afro Cuban, Salsa, Rueda, and More. Taught by master Cuban dancer and instructor, Oscar Rousseaux. Class instruction days and times vary. Alafia Professional Dance Studio. (Educational - Class). 202-997-4344 |
Dining Specials
| 3:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Domestic beer and rail drink specials. Lil' Pub. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-543-5526 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Selected beers special. Harambe African Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-332-6435 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | African food buffet and drink special. Erico Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 212-518-9742 |
| 7:30 pm | Local and regional microbrews draft specials. Stetson's Famous Bar and Restaurant. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-667-6295 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | African sub-continental dinner and drink specials. Bukom Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-265-4600 |
| 9:00 pm | Dancing, dinner and drink specials. Garrett's Terrace Restaurant and Railroad Tavern. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202w-333-8282 |
Festivals
| Call | Film Program. Independent films and area premieres are screened each weekend in the East Building Auditorium, 4th St. and Constitution Ave.,… National Gallery of Art. (Festival - Film Festival). 202-842-6799 |
| Call | Washington Bach Consort. An enthusiastic return to the National Presbyterian Church features the versatility of our singers in a program of Christmas mus… The National Presbyterian Church. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-429-2121 |
| 11:00 am- 8:00 pm | Santa's Workshop on The Ellipse. Bring your family and get a free photo with Santa and his helpers. Enjoy musical and dance entertainment, the "Christmas Pathwa… White House Ellipse Visitor Pavilion. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-354-6480 |
For Children
| 12:30 pm- 1:20 pm | The Penguin Story. In preparation for the holidays, a group of mischievous but incredibly cute penguins is facing an unexpected visit from some uni… Classika Theater. (Kid's Theater). 703-824-8061 |
| 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm | The Sunday Experiment. Elementary school students and their families are invited for an afternoon of eye-opening, hands-on activities that will help yo… Goddard Space Flight Center. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 301-286-4449 |
Nightlife
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | International Sundays. Come and enjoy a night of fun with us. Berrios and DJ Tigeron bring you the best in Latin, Rap, Dance, and Trance. Floyd's Bar and Grill. (Nightlife - DJ). 703-370-1616 |
| 1:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Domestic beer specials. Bedrock Billiards. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-7665 |
| 5:00 pm | Specials on all drinks. Tune Inn. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-543-2725 |
| 5:00 pm | Assorted drink specials. Georgetoon's. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-337-6405 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Draft beer, cider and rail drink specials. Asylum. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-319-9353 |
| 5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Soul food dining and drink specials. Madam's Organ. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-667-5370 |
| 5:00 pm- 11:30 pm | Daylight. Enjoy r&b dance, rare groove, house, soul, 80's pop, sounds by Bill Source & Divine, happy hour drink specials until 7pm, catere… LIV Nightclub. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-202-0000 |
| 6:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Assorted drink specials. Angles Bar and Billiards. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-462-8100 |
| 6:00 pm- 2:00 am | Domestic beer, rail drink and burger specials. Toledo Lounge. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 202-986-5416 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | RikudDC. Chanukah Party on December 17 with sufganiot and a chanukiya. Snacks provided. Markidim (instructors): Mona and Roee. Presented… Washington DC Jewish Community Center. (Nightlife - Dance). 202-518-9400 |
Retail Events
| 8:00 am- 4:00 pm | Antique and collectible market. Washington DC's oldest and best antique and collectible market. Features antiques, collectibles furniture, china, silver, jewel… Georgetown Flea Market. (Retail - Flea Market). 202-296-4989 |
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