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Spanish. Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 201 S. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-990-3203.
www.stmartinsweb.com. Free.
ROB LEVIT HOLIDAY SHOWat 7:30. Local jazz guitarist Rob Levit and friends perform holiday music and carols. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-263-5544.
www.marylandhall.org. $15.
DEC. 16 NIH CHAMBER SINGERS See Dec. 14.
BAY JAZZ PROJECT from 5 to 7. Seasonal tunes with soul. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streetsNW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanart.si.edu. Free.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS AND STORIES BY THE FIRE See Dec. 9.
THE SWEET HEAVEN KINGS at 6. A 16- member gospel brass and percussion band from the United House of Prayer. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
FRIEDMAN/WYSON DUO from 6:30 to 8. Classical, folk and seasonal music, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $20 per car.
ANONYMOUS 4 at 7:30. Four women combined historical scholarship with contemporary performance in “Noel Carols and Chants for Christmas.” Kennedy Center, Terrace Theater, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. $38.
DEC. 17
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR See Dec. 10.
FLOWERHILL STRING BAND from 6:30 to 8. Bluegrass music, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $25 per car.
ALEXANDRIA SINGERS at 7:30. Also on Dec. 18 at 2 and 7:30. “Yule School Reunion!” is a family-friendly performance of holiday music. Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. 703-941-7464.
www.alexandriasingers.com. $15-$20, seniors, students and military $15, age 6 and younger $5.
A CELTIC CHRISTMAS at 8.With Sior-Og, storyteller Penelope Fleming, singers Ellie Mandell and Nicole Piche and Irish step dancing by the Boyle School of Irish Dance. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-352-2787. Free.
LEAHY FAMILY CHRISTMAS at 8. Canadian octet of brothers and sisters perform a mix of traditional Christmas carols and Celtic melodies. George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-993-8888.
www.gmu.edu/ cfa. $24-$48.
DEC. 18
WASHINGTON CHORUS Dec. 18 at 1 and Dec. 19-20 and 22 at 7. Christmas classics, singalongs, candlelight processional and guest choruses. Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. $15-$65.
HOLIDAY CAROLING See Dec. 11. ALEXANDRIA SINGERS See Dec. 17.
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR See Dec. 10.
HOLIDAY YOUTHMUSICAL CAFE from 2 to 4. An afternoon of holiday singing and musical presentations by local youth. ArtSpace, 750 Center St., Herndon. 703-956-6590.
www.artspaceherndon.com. Free.
NIH CHAMBER SINGERS See Dec. 14.
NOWELL SINGWECLEAR at 3. John Roberts, Tony Barrand, Fred Breunig and Andy Davis present a pageant of midwinter carols. Presented by the Folklore Society of GreaterWashington. Church of the Ascension, 633 Sligo Ave., Silver Spring. 703-354-6460.
www.fsgw.org. $25, students $10.
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OFWASHINGTON at 4. A family-friendly theatrical concert, “The Night Before Christmas.” Kennedy Center, Concert Hall, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600. www.
choralarts.org. $15- $45.
WPAS CHILDREN OF THE GOSPEL CHOIR at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
PAINTED TRILLIUM from 6:30 to 8. Celtic music, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $25 per car.
CONVIVIUM See Dec. 12.
D.C. BLUES SOCIETY HOLIDAY PARTY at 8. B.T. Richardson performs. American Legion Post 268, 11225 Fern St.,Wheaton. 301-322-4808.
www.dcblues.org. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
METROPOLITAN CHORUS at 8. A family holiday concert featuring the handbell ensemble Virginia Bronze plus brass choir. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-933-2500. 703-548-1154.
www.metchorus.org. $24, seniors $20, students $12, youths $6.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR at 8. Also on Dec. 19 at 4. George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax. 703-993-8888.
www.gmu.edu/cfa. $24-$48.
DEC. 19 HOLIDAY CAROLING See Dec. 11.
BALTIMORE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR See Dec. 10.
POTOMAC HARMONY at 3. Donations benefit Doorways forWomen and Families. Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Rd., Arlington. 703-548-1154.
www.potomacharmony.org. Free.
ARLINGTON YOUTH ORCHESTRAL PROGRAM at 4. String musicians in grades 5-10. Lyon Park Community Center, 414 N. Fillmore St., Arlington. 571-249-5884.
www.preludeva.org. Free.
COLONIAL HANDBELL RINGERS at 4 and 2. Holiday favorites performed on 60 bronze bells. the Lyceum, 201 S.Washington St., Alexandria. 703-746-4994. www.oha.
alexandriava.gov/lyceum. Free.
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR See Dec. 18.
“KENNY ROGERS: CHRISTMAS&HITS” at 5. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.
www.strathmore.org. $49.50- $77.50.
NOWELL SINGWECLEAR at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600. 800-444-1324.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART VOCAL ENSEMBLE AND CHAMBER PLAYERS at 6:30. National Gallery of Art,West Building Garden Court, 600 Constitution Ave.NW. 202-737-4215.
www.nga.gov. Free.
SINGULAR SENSATIONS from 6:30 to 8. Holiday and Broadway, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brookside
gardens.org. $25 per car.
WASHINGTON CHORUS See Dec. 18.
BALTIMORE CONSORT at 7:30. Enjoy a renaissance Christmas with this performance of traditional European carols. Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.
www.strathmore.org. $28.
DEC. 20
JEFF ISSOKSON from 6:30 to 8. Classical violin and Irish folk tunes, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $20 per car.
WASHINGTON CHORUS See Dec. 18.
A CLASSIC IRISH CHRISTMAS CONCERT at 7:30. Starring Andy Cooney with comedian George Casey and soprano EmmaKate Tobia. Pat Troy’s, 111 N. Pitt St., Alexandria. 703-549-4535.
www.pattrotsirishpub.com. $25.
CATHEDRAL CHORAL SOCIETY at 8. Joined by the Maret School Concert Choir. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.
www.strathmore.org. $25-$80.
DAVE DETWILER at 8 and 10. “A Prelude to Christmas.” Blues Alley, 1073Wisconsin Ave.NW(rear). 202-337-4141.
www.bluesalley.com. $18.
DEC. 21
CAROL RINGERS/PEACE RINGERS at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F
St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-
center.org. Free.
THE FLUTE DRAGONS from 6:30 to 8. Native American flute music, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brook
sidegardens.org. $20 per car.
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OFWASHINGTON See Dec. 13.
WASHINGTON CHORUS at 7:30.WithW.T. Woodson High School. Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301-581-5100.
www.strathmore.org. $15-$65.
MARILYN ASHFORD-BROWNat 8 and 10. “A Soulful Christmas.” Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave.NW(rear). 202-337-4141.
www.bluesalley.com. $25.
DEC. 22
STAN KENTON CHRISTMAS at 6. The U.S. Army Blues, an all-brass big band, pays tribute to the legendary pianist and big band leader. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
LEAH SENSENEY from 6:30 to 8. Broadway show tunes, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $20.
WASHINGTON CHORUS See Dec. 18.
CHUCK AND ROBERT REDD at 8 and 10. “A Redd Christmas.” Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave.NW(rear). 202-337-4141.
www.bluesalley.com. $18.
DEC. 23
ENCORE CHORALE at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
JIM DRONENBERG See Dec. 12.
CHAISE LOUNGE at 8 and 10. “Christmas Swing.” Blues Alley, 1073Wisconsin Ave. NW(rear). 202-337-4141. www.blues
alley.com. $20.
DEC. 24
CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY OFWASHINGTON See Dec. 13.
BELTWAY BRASS QUINTET at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. concerts continued on 30
Kwanzaa
Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases and may sell out — call before you go.
“THE BLACK CANDLE: A KWANZAA CELEBRATION” Dec. 11 at 4:30. Screening of the documentary by M.K. Asante that uses Kwanzaa to celebrate the African American experience. Narrated by Maya Angelou. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. 703-746-4356.
www.alexblackhistory.org. Free.
COYABA DANCE THEATER Dec. 18 at 8 and Dec. 19 at 2 and 8. Annual Kwanzaa celebration featuring 85 performers. Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600.
www.danceplace.org. $22, seniors and students $17, children 17 and younger $8.
FAMILY KWANZAA ADVENTURE Dec. 28 at 10:30. Saleemand Ivy Hylton of Youth and Families in Crisis lead a celebration with interactive drumming, singing, dancing and skits designed to explore the principles of Kwanzaa. The program closes with the “Circle of Hope and
Healing,” an original Kwanzaa group activity designed to restore and renew the hopes and dreams of families for the New Year. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4844.
www.anacostia.
si.edu. Free, reservations required.
KWANZAA CRAFTWORKSHOP Dec. 11 from1 to 3. Jessica Smith, founder of Culture Kingdomfor Kids, and Kwanzaa educator Pier Penic lead children in making Kwanzaa crafts. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. 703-746-4356.
www.alexblack
history.org. $5, reservations requested.
KWANZAA FAMILY DAY Dec. 12 from1 to 5. Celebrate the African traditions of family, community and culture. Learn about the seven principles of Kwanzaa while creating art and listening to performances by DishiBemand Jali-D. Baltimore Museumof Art, 10 Art Museum Dr., Baltimore. 443-573-1700.
www.art
bma.org. Free.
KWANZAA LECTURE AND DEMONSTRATION Dec. 13 at 8. A history of Kwanzaa featuring dancing and drumming by the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710.
arts.pgparks.com. $5, seniors $4.
KWANZAA: NIA Dec. 30 at 10:30. Melvin
Deal and the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers will conduct a workshop that includesmaking tambor instruments, drumming and dancing. The workshop features a performance in celebration of the fifth Kwanzaa principle, Nia (purpose). Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4844.
www.anacostia.
si.edu. Free, reservations required.
KWANZAAWORKSHOP Dec. 11 from11 to 12:30. Learn about the principles of the African American holiday with Brian Sales, who studied with Kwanzaa founder Maulana Karenga. Find outmore about the history of the holiday, how to celebrate Kwanzaa at home and performa traditional Libation ceremony. Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe St., Alexandria. 703-746-4356.
www.alexblack
history.org. Free.
PRE-KWANZAA CELEBRATION Dec. 12 at 4. Music, dance, drumming and spoken word. Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd., Cheverly. 301-277-1710.
arts.pg parks.com. $10, students and seniors $8.
ZAWADIS FOR KWANZAA Dec. 29 at 10:30. Following a discussion about Kwanzaa, join artist Camilla Younger and create zawadis (gifts) that include jewelry, a wovenmat (Mkeka) and greeting cards. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE. 202-633-4844.
www.anacostia.
si.edu. Free, reservations required.
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