10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor. Nearly 2,000 years ago, thousands of life-size clay figures were buried in massive underground pits to accompany China's first e
National Geographic Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-857-8637 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Near and Far: Paintings by The Washington Society for Landscape Painting. Since 1913, members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters have gathered to paint in the countryside and enjoy the comp
The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-581-5192 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | 76th Annual International Exhibition of Fine Art in Miniature. Since 1913, members of the Washington Society of Landscape Painters have gathered to paint in the countryside and enjoy the comp
The Mansion at Strathmore. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 301-581-5192 |
11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Cole Sternberg's Exhibition, "and those who were dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music". Accompanied by an exhibition catalog, published by Western Canon and featuring a preface by Claudio Grossman, Chair of the U.N.
American University Museum. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-885-1300 |
12:00 pm- 12:45 pm | Introduction to The Phillips Collection. A tour highlighting special features of the Collection. The Phillips Collection. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 202-387-2151 |
12:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Art Opening for Eto Otitigbe. During the month of December, Sukio welcomes "Destino - Transitory Stills" by the NYC-based artist, Eto Otitigbe. This thoughtfu
DEKKA. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 202-596-9090 |
| 1:30 pm | August: Osage County.  Performed live. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 2:00 pm | Nutcracker.  Nutcracker is performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-837-7400 |
| 2:00 pm | Jersey Boys.  Performing live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 |
| 2:00 pm | The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-488-3300 |
| 3:30 pm | Four Bitchin' Babes.  Performing live. The Birchmere. (Arts - Concerts). 202-549-7500 |
| 3:30 pm | Esperanza Spalding.  Performing live. Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. (Arts - Concerts). 202-408-3100 |
| 6:00 pm | Millennium Stage. Different performing and visual artists are featured each night. Free admission. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Interactive Theater). 202-467-4600 |
| 7:00 pm | Cheap Date. Playing fun cover rock tunes and entertaining the crowds has been the priority of Cheap Date. They play music from the past 4 de
McGinty's Public House. (Arts - Concerts). 301-587-1270 |
7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Jimmy Lee Band Live. Live concert. Classic rock, blues and more. Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center. (Arts - Concerts). 202-550-1876 |
| 7:30 pm | Capitol Steps.  Former Congressional employees perform satirical skits and songs every Friday and Saturday in the Amphitheater. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. (Performance - Show Comedy). 202-312-1300 |
| 7:30 pm | August: Osage County.  Performed live. Eisenhower Theater. (Performance - Musical). 202-467-4600 |
| 8:00 pm | Nutcracker.  Nutcracker is performed live. Hippodrome Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 410-837-7400 |
| 8:00 pm | Jason Vieaux, Classical Guitarist. One of America's leading guitarists, Jason Vieaux is a frequent guest with orchestras across the United States, including the Cl
Baltimore Museum of Art. (Arts - Concerts). 410-247-5320 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys.  Performing live. The National Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-628-6161 |
8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Laugh Riot at the Hyatt. Live standup comedy show with 5 local comics, $25 cash prize joke contest for non-com audience members after the show. Rated R,
Hyatt Regency Bethesda. (Performance - Comedic). 301-657-1234 |
| 8:00 pm | The Fantasticks at Arena Stage
. The memorable score by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt enlivens the heart of this passionate musical that charmed Off-Broadway for
Arena Stage at the Lincoln Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 202-488-3300 |
| Call | America's Most Wanted Studio Productions. John Walsh's America's Most Wanted Studio, a state of the art facility, is located permanently at the museum, and live broadcast
National Museum of Crime & Punishment. (Educational - Science & Nature). 202-393-1099 |
10:00 am- 1:00 pm | Tour -- John F. Kennedy Center. Meet at Level A Parking Plaza for tour led by members of Friends of the Kennedy Center.. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-4168340. |
10:00 am- 12:45 pm | Highlights Tour. Tour commences from West End Docents' Station.. Washington National Cathedral. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-537-6207 |
10:00 am- 12:30 pm | D.C. TV & Movie Sites Tour
. Take a bus tour to the sites of your favorite movies and TV shows shot in Washington, DC. More than 30 locations from 50 movies
Union Station. (Educational - Bus Tour). 212-209-3370 |
10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Washington, D.C. - National Portfolio Day
. National Portfolio Days are an opportunity for students to meet with representatives from institutions accredited by the Nationa
Corcoran College of Art and Design. (Community - Organization). 415-703-9500 |
10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Arthritis Foundation "Winter Carnival"
. The Arthritis Foundation and the George Mason University Chapter of AOII present the first annual "Winter Carnival" to benefit j
George Mason University. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-537-6800 |
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 |
| 11:00 am | Slave Life at Mount Vernon Tour. Half-hour guided walking tour focuses on contributions of African-American slaves who built and managed George and Martha Washin
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-780-2000 |
11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Tour -- Library of Congress. Tour commences in the Great Hall of the Jefferson Building. Library of Congress. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-707-8000 |
11:30 am- 5:00 pm | Wine Country Coach and Limo Tours. Veramar Vineyard. (Educational - Bus Tour). 540-955-5510 |
12:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Hirshhorn Museum -- Permanent Collection Tour. Tour begins at the Information Desk, at 7th and Independence Avenue SW.. Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-357-2700 |
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Tour. Tour of the National Women's Party headquarters.. Sewall-Belmont House. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-546-1210 |
12:00 pm- 1:00 pm | Learn to Belly Dance. Sahara Dance, DC's Center for Middle Eastern Dance, offers over 50 belly dance classes each week at over 7 DC area loctations. Sahara Dance. (Educational - Class). 202-362-4400 |
12:00 pm- 2:30 pm | LFAGW's 35th Anniversary Luncheon. The Lupus Foundation of America Greater Washington Chapter (LFAGW) will celebrate 35 years of success providing free day-to-day
B. Smith's. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 202-349-1167 |
1:00 pm- 4:30 pm | Old Town Alexandria Tasting and Historical Walking Tour. DC Metro Food Tours offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours that bring you to some of the area's most historic an
Market Square. (Educational - Walking Tour). 800-979-3370 |
1:00 pm- 2:30 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 |
| 1:30 pm | Highlights Tours. Led by TM docents, Highlight Tours give visitors the chance to look more closely at items on display. The Textile Museum. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-667-0441 |
2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Permanent Exhibit. Tour the gardens designed by Beatrix Ferrand and honored by Stravinsky in his famous Concerto, and the galleries of the famous B
Dumbarton Oaks. (Educational - Walking Tour). 202-339-6410 |
2:30 pm- 4:30 pm | Belly Dance Workshop Series. A new belly dance topic every Saturday. The Saturday Workshop Series is a perfect way to practice belly dance technique or sampl
Sahara Dance. (Educational - Workshop). 202-362-4400 |
| 4:00 pm | Wine & Cheese Classes. Join our award-winning fromagier and culinary team for intimate wine and cheese pairing classes in December. The presentation in
Old Hickory Steakhouse. (Educational - Class). 877-352-3629 |
7:00 pm- 12:00 am | Compassion Over Killing's Annual Holiday Fundraising Party. Join us and special guest Dan Piraro (creator of Bizarro) as we celebrate another year of compassionate action for animals. Brin
Dr. Sunyatta's MamaSita Movement & Wellness Studio. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 301-891-2458 |
| Call | Weekend Brunch. Popular French bistro items are offered each weekend. Bistro Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-328-1640 |
6:00 am- 12:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Stone's Throw Restaurant & Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-745-6920 |
7:00 am- 10:45 am | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Ici Urban Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-730-8700 |
7:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special selection of breakfast and lunch entrees, appetizers desserts are served on weekends, accompanied by $5 mimosas. Jamieson Grille. (Dining - Brunch). 703-253-8640 |
8:00 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring mimosas and outdoor seating. Jackson 20. (Dining - Brunch). 703-842-2790 |
8:00 am- 12:00 pm | Weekend Breakfast Brunch Buffet. Custom made eggs, waffles, breakfast meats, fruit, a bagel bar with an assortment of cream cheeses, and fresh juices are feature
Rod N Reel Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 410-257-2735 |
8:00 am- 3:00 pm | Brunch. Popular breakfast and lunch items are offered for brunch throughout the week. Urbana Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-956-6650 |
9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered each weekend, and every day in February. Belga Cafe. (Dining - Brunch). 202-544-0100 |
9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, crab cakes Benedict, omelettes, French toast, Bloody Marys, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and more are feat
The Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 202-797-7227 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Capitol Lounge Brunch. Featuring $5 Bloody Marys and $5 Mimosas. Capitol Lounge. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-547-2098 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered at midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. Alto Plaza. (Dining - Brunch). 703-266-8811 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered midday on weekends, in addition to the regular menus. American Tap Room. (Dining - Brunch). 703-834-0400 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Eggs Benedict, smoked salmon, French toast, waffles, omelettes, steak and eggs, and more are featured each weekend. Harry's Tap Room Clarendon. (Dining - Brunch). 703-778-7788 |
10:00 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Homemade scones and ginger butter are featured along with the creations of Chef Jonathan Seningen made from local, seasonal ingr
Hook. (Dining - Brunch). 202-625-4488 |
10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. An extensive menu is offered on weekends. Il Fornaio. (Dining - Brunch). 703-437-5544 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Live Jazz Brunch. Enjoy an a la carte brunch accompanied by live jazz on weekends. Stars Bistro and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202- 4646464 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Custom made omelettes, grits, burger Benedict, eggs Nova Scotia and more are featured on weekends. Tonic Restaurant @ Quigley's Pharmacy. (Dining - Brunch). 202-296-0211 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Crab omelettes, eggs Benedict, breakfast pizzas, French toast and more are featured on weekends. Ulah Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-234-0123 |
10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Wine Brunch. Sample wines as you enjoy a variety of special brunch selections. Enology Wine Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-362-0362 |
10:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Light and healthy options are available for brunch in additional to traditional breakfast and lunch items. Kemble Park Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-966-5125 |
11:00 am- 4:00 pm | McGinty's Weekend Brunch. Delicious brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Prix fixe and a la carte menus available with a Bloody Mary bar. McGinty's Public House. (Dining - Brunch). 301-587-1270 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Special brunch items are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Cedar Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-637-0012 |
11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A family-style homemade roast with 2 side orders, poached eggs, and a 'butchers breakfast' are featured on weekends. Commonwealth Gastropub. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-1400 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Darlington House. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-3722 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 202-783-5454 |
11:00 am- 3:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends featuring $5 mimosas and Svedka specials. Jack's Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 202-332-6767 |
11:00 am- 2:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. Served in the Colonnade Room. Juniper. (Dining - Brunch). 202-457-5020 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Skillet tacos, banana crepes and huevos rancheros are featured accompanied by sangria and margaritas. La Sandia. (Dining - Brunch). 703-893-2222 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Omelettes and scrambles made to your order, and apple cider doughnut holes are featured on weekends. Redwood Restaurant and Bar. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-5515 |
11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Tabaq Bistro. (Dining - Brunch). 202-265-0965 |
11:00 am- 2:30 pm | 3-Course Lunch. A prix-fixe menu is offered during the week for lunch with different specials each day. Chef's American Bistro. (Dining - Dining Specials). 301-862-0380 |
11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special a la carte menu is offered on weekends. Blue Duck Tavern. (Dining - Brunch). 202-419-6755 |
11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A great selection of traditional breakfast items is offered most of the day on weekends. Daily Grill - Tysons Corner. (Dining - Brunch). 703-288-5100 |
11:30 am- 5:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is available all day on weekends. The Guards. (Dining - Brunch). 202-965-2350 |
11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Tapas Brunch. In addition to the regular full tapas menu, a special brunch tapas menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 301-913-0003 |
11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Jaleo. (Dining - Brunch). 202-628-7949 |
11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A special brunch menu is offered on weekends. Le Chat Noir. (Dining - Brunch). 202-244-2044 |
11:30 am- 4:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A 3-course prix fixe brunch including a Champagne cocktail, in addition to the regular brunch and lunch menus, is offered. Mie N Yu. (Dining - Brunch). 202-333-6122 |
11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. An assortment of crepes, quiches, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar are featured on weekends, in addition to the regular a la
Mon Ami Gabi - Bethesda. (Dining - Brunch). 301-654-1234 |
11:30 am- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. Breakfast meats, brunch potatoes, fritattas, smoked salmon, appetizers, desserts, a variety of salads and entrees are all featur
Tuscarora Mill. (Dining - Brunch). 703-478-1141 |
11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Weekend Brunch. Ashta, tiginettes, patata hara and other specialty items are featured along with the regular lunch menu on weekends. Zaytinya. (Dining - Brunch). 202-638-0800 |
11:30 am- 2:00 pm | Prix Fixe Lunch. A 3-course menu is offered for lunch, in addition to the regular menu and specials. Bastille DC. (Dining - Dining Specials). 703-519-3776 |
11:30 am- 2:30 pm | Brunch or Lunch with a Claus
. Join Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus for a weekend brunch or weekday lunch, through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. A special
Pienza Italian Market Restaurant. (Dining - Brunch). 877-352-3629 |
12:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Dog Happy Hour. Bring your dog with you to enjoy a variety of happy hour specials. Union Pub. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-546-7200 |
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Weekend Brunch. A 3-course, prix fixe menu is offered midday on weekends, which includes a complimentary drink. Asia Nine Bar and Lounge. (Dining - Brunch). 202-629-4355 |
12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Weekend Champagne Brunch. A special menu is offered on weekends. Indique Heights. (Dining - Brunch). 301-656-4822 |
12:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Express Lunch. A prix fixe 2-course soup or salad plus entree lunch is offered on weekdays. Fahrenheit. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-912-4110 |
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Handcrafted ale and beer specials. Featured handcrafted ale is $2. a pint. District ChopHouse and Brewery. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-347-3434 |
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Chadwick's Happy Hour. Enjoy $2 domestic bottles, $2 house wine, $2.50 rail drinks and margaritas and half price Buffalo Wings and Stuffed Potato. Chadwick's. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-333-2565 |
5:00 pm- 2:00 am | Karaoke. Happy Hour every night except Saturday. Peyote Cafe. (Dining - Happy Hour). 202-462-8330 |
7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Opera Night. Join us for an exquisite evening of Italian food, Italian wine, and Italian song. Local award-winning opera singers will be sing
Tuscana West. (Dining - Dining Specials). 202-289-8843 |
| Call | Christmas on the Potomac. Nightly indoor snowfalls and holiday-themed fountain show, musical performances, the Potomac Express Train Village, an ice skati
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 |
| Call | ICE. Enter a fantastic winter wonderland unlike anything you've ever seen. The year's coldest event will warm visitors' hearts as the
Gaylord National Resort. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-352-3629 |
10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Glitz Saturdays. Glitz Saturdays premiers with a special performance from Miami Beach Aerialist Superstar Martika Guerrero performing in DC for J
MCCXXIII Nightclub. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-335-1879 |
11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Pet Photos with Santa Paws. GoodDogz hosts photos taken with your pet. Each 4X6 color photo comes in its own keepsake folder and your digital photo can be e
Reston Town Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 571-233-4557 |
11:30 am- 5:30 pm | Wine Tasting. Explore the grounds, see how wine is made and enjoy free samples in the Tasting Room. Veramar Vineyard. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 540-955-5510 |
| 12:00 pm | Christmas Celebration 2009. This magnificent Broadway-style production features the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The Nativity Scene presen
Evangel Multi-Media & Arts Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 301-249-9400 |
| 2:00 pm | Christmas Revels. Washington Revels' 27th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice transports us to Italy at the end of the 15th century. Join t
GW's Lisner Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 800-595-4849 |
| 4:00 pm | Christmas Celebration 2009. This magnificent Broadway-style production features the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The Nativity Scene presen
Evangel Multi-Media & Arts Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 301-249-9400 |
| 7:30 pm | A Christmas Carol.  Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story is performed live on stage. Ford's Theatre. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-347-4833 |
| 7:30 pm | Christmas Revels. Washington Revels' 27th annual celebration of the Winter Solstice transports us to Italy at the end of the 15th century. Join t
GW's Lisner Auditorium. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 800-595-4849 |
| 7:30 pm | Christmas Celebration 2009. This magnificent Broadway-style production features the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. The Nativity Scene presen
Evangel Multi-Media & Arts Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 301-249-9400 |
8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Chantry and Modern Musick: Music for Sinter Klass. On St. Nicholas Eve, the early music voices of Chantry, led by David Taylor, and the period instruments of Modern Musick, led by
St. Mary, Mother of God Church. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 202-625-2855 |