What’sDoing Prices listed where available.
THEDISTRICT PHILOSOPHY LECTURE Friday at 2. Michael Gillespie, a Duke University professor of political science, discusses “Distinguishing Crime and Virtue: Machiavelli’s Modernism and the Christian Tradition.” Catholic University, Aquinas Hall Auditorium, 620 Michigan Ave. NE. 202-319-5259. Free.
CANDLELIGHT TOURS Friday 6 to 9. See the historic Heurich House decorated for Christmas. Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave.NW. 202-429-1894.
www.heurichhouse.org. $10, $5 seniors and students, free from chldren younger than 11.
EVENING WITH THE STARS GALA Friday at 6:30. A performance and auction hosted by former NFL star Brian Mitchell. Embassy of Italy, 3000Whitehaven St.NW. 202-756-9122. $200.
BEN FOLDS Friday at 7:30. The musican discusses his work in photography. National Geographic, Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600M St.NW. 202-857-7700.
events.national
geographic.com. $20.
FINE ART&CRAFTS GALA Friday 7:30 to 10:30. A benefit for CentroNia the includes an art sale, art auctions and a buffet. American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave.NW. 202-332-4200.
galacentronia.org. $150.
JOLLY HOLIDAY PARTY Friday 8 to midnight. Music, dancing and an open bar, provided by the Smithsonian Young Benefactors. Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-3030.
www.youngbenefactors.org. $85.
ENERGY LECTURE Friday at 8:15.William F. Brinkman of the Department of Energy will talk about U.S. energy strategy. Cosmos Club, JohnWesley Powell Auditorium, 2170 Florida Ave.NW. Free.
GLEN ECHO POTTERS HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE Saturday 9 to 6. A display by more than 50 local artisans. The Lab School ofWashington, 4759 Reservoir Rd.NW. 202-368-2231. Free.
FROM42ND STREET TO SINGIN' IN THE RAIN: CELEBRATING THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL Saturday 9:30 to 4:30. A seminar about early Hollywood song-and-dance fests. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW. 202-633-3030.
www.smithsonianassociates.org. $120.
FRENCH BAZAAR Saturday 10 to 4. French food and a flea market. Dadian Gallery, Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave.NW. 301-320-3955. Free.
NATIVE ART MARKET Saturday 10 to 5:30. More than 35 Native American artists will sell their work. National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.
www.nmai.si.edu. Free.
DC ANIME CLUB STAR BLAZERS MARATHON Saturday 2 to 5. An afternoon of the 1970s American cartoon series, with Amy HowardWilson (who voiced one of the characters). Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St.NW. 202-262-2083.
dcanimeclub.org. Free.
HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTMUSEUM TOURS Saturday at 3:15. Students from the University of Maryland’s Theatre Department dress in historic costume and discuss the key moments in the biographies of portrait subjects. National Portrait Gallery, Eighth and F streetsNW. 202-633-1000.
www.npg.si.edu. Free.
D.C.’S HISTORIC BARRACKS ROWAND 8TH STREET Sunday 2 to 5, through Dec. 19. Take a tour of the historic district in SE and visit local restaurants. Eastern Market Metro Station, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-633-3030.
www.residentassociates.org. $76.
FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Monday at 7:30, through Dec. 13. Bible readings and choral music. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-543-0539. Free.
PEARL HARBOR DAY COMMEMORATION Tuesday at 1. Survivors of Pearl Harbor will lay a wreath. U.S. Navy Memorial Heritage Center, Burke Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Ave.NW. 202-737-2300.
www.navymemorial.org. Free.
NORMANROCKWELL LECTURE Tuesday at 7. A talk about Rockwell’s influence on cinema. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streetsNW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanart.si.edu. Free.
MARK DIONWednesday at 5:30. The installation artist speaks about his work.
CRAFT FAIR Saturday 10 to 4 and Sunday 9 to 3. Prizes, raffles and traditional arts and food. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 3149 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church. 703-671-1515. $1.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE FUNDRAISER Saturday 10 to 4. Vendors, artisans, bake sale, raffle and chili lunch. Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 935 S. 23rd St., Arlington. 571-218-7561. 703-486-8995. Free.
HOLLY&IVY: A CHRISTMAS MARKETPLACE Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 9 to 3. A holiday bazaar featuring hand-crafted items, a used book sale and photos with Santa. Our Lady of Good Counsel, 8601Wolftrap Rd., Vienna. 703-896-7424.
development@olgcva.org.
www.olgcdevelopment.org/HollyIvy.html. Free.
KISS-IN Saturday 11:01 to 1. An art project that encourages you to hug and/or kiss other attendees, and to eat cookies. Artisphere, 1101Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-875-1100. Free.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Saturday noon to 5. The Gifts that Give Hope fair is designed to reduce consumption, promote meaningful giving and help neighbors in need. Hosted by the Giving Circle of HOPE. Truro Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax City. 703-608-2231.
www.giftsthatgivehope.org/ fairfax. Admission, free.
ORNAMENT-DECORATINGWORKSHOP Saturday 1 to 4. Make dough ornaments shaped like artifacts. Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-746-4399.
www.alexandriaarchaeology.org. Free.
LINDA PARKER
If you’ve never expected Grandma to move like Elvis, the Graceliners, grandmothers from Ontario, could leave you all shook up at the Night of 100 Elvises on Friday and Saturday in Baltimore.
Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St.NW. 202-387-2151.
www.phillipscollection.org. $10, free for students.
BEYOND GRANITE: GLOBAL APPROACHES TO PUBLIC ART, PLACEMAKING, AND NATIONAL COMMEMORATIONWednesday at 6:30. A panel discussion on public art. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.
www.americanart.si.edu. Free.
CYPRUS: CULINARY CROSSROADS OF THE MEDITERRANEANWednesday at 6:45. Food historianWilliamWoysWeaver discusses the mineral wealth and strategic location on trade routes that brought peoples and exotic items from all over the world and left their mark on the third largest island in the Mediterranean. National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution AvenueNW. 202-633-3030.
www.residentassociates.org. $50.
DANA GIOIA Thursday at 6:30. The poet and former chairman of the NEA reads from his work. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. 202-387-2151.
www.phillipscollection.org. By donation, registration required.
MEXICAN TABLE 2010 Thursday at 6:30. A demonstration of Mexican cooking. Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St.NW. 202-728-1628.
portal.sre.gob.mx. $70, registration recommended.
NORWEGIAN DESIGN SYMPOSIUM Thursday 6:30 to 9. A talk and reception about Scandinavia’s architectural future. American University, Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave.NW. 202-459-2977.
www.american.edu/katzen. Free, reservations required.
MARYLAND
ORNAMENT SHOWAND SALE Friday and Thursday, through Jan. 2. Artists and artisans exhibit their handcrafted ornaments (hung on trees, naturally) during the third annual event. The pieces are for sale, most in the $5-$25 range. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640.
www.annmariegarden.org. Park admission $3, age 55 and older and ages 5-12 $2.
HOLIDAY GREENS SALE AND BOUTIQUE Friday 8 to 5. A large selection of holiday greens and baked goods, along with a holiday boutique. Landon School, 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda. 301-320-1132. Free.
POTTERY SHOWAND SALE Friday 3 to 9, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday noon to 4. Work from more than 30 local artisans. Garrett Park Town Hall, 10814 Kenilworth Ave., Garrett Park. 301-946-1578. Free.
OPEN HOUSE&HOLIDAY SALE Friday 5:30
to 8. Check out artists’ studios and buy their work. Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Rd., Ellicott City. 410-313-2787. Free.
NIGHT OF 100 ELVISES Friday and Saturday at 6. An evening of Elvis tribute bands, Elvis impersonators and cake. Lithuanian Hall, 851-3 Hollins St., Baltimore. $65, $55 in advance.
BAZAAR AND SILENT AUCTION Saturday 8 to 3. River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6301 River Rd., Bethesda. 301-229-0400.
www.rruuc.org/bazaar. Free.
MAKER’S MARKET Saturday 9 to noon, through Saturday. Homegrown and handmade items for sale range from folk art to baked goods to hand lotion. Annmarie Garden, 13480 Dowell Rd., Solomons. 410-326-4640.
www.annmariegarden.org. Market area free. Park admission $3, age 55 and older and ages 5-12 $2.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday 10 to 3. Nature walks, bird walks and talks about local fauna. Eastern NeckWildlife Refuge, 1730 Eastern Neck Rd., Rock Hall. 410-639-7056. Free.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Saturday noon to 4. A fair of gift-donations to nonprofits. Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave., Takoma Park. 301-270-5550. Free.
ART AUCTION Saturday at 5:15. A fundraiser for ArtDC. The Lustine Center, Arts District Hyattsville, 5710 Baltimore Ave., Hyattsville.
artdc.com. Free.
CRAFT SHOWSunday 10 to 6. A juried holiday art show. Bauer Drive Community Center, 14625 Bauer Dr., Rockville. 240-777-6922. Free.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWSunday 1 to 6. Local artists sell holiday decorations, jewelry, books, photography, oil paintings, watercolors, woodcarvings and more in time for holiday gifting. Clara Barton Community Center, 7425 MacArthur Blvd., Cabin John. 301-229-0010. 301-365-1311. Free.
ART HISTORY 101 CLASSESWednesday 10 to noon, through Dec. 15. Seminars on Byzantine art, medieval art, gothic art and Renaissance art.Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000.
www.thewalters.org. $24 per class, $12 students and seniors.
MICA ART MARKETWednesday and Thursday 10 to 6, through Dec. 11. An art sale that includes jewelry, wrapping paper, mosaics, posters, toys and more. Maryland Institute College of Art, 1300 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. 410-225-2300.
www.mica.edu. Free.
VIRGINIA
USED BOOK SALE Friday and Sunday. Bull Run Regional Library, 8051 Ashton Ave., Manassas. 703-792-4500. Free.
SANTA’S SECRET SHOP Friday and Saturday 10 to 4. A temporary shop full of low-priced gifts appropriate for the holidays. Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling. 571-258-3800.
www.heritagefarmmuseum.org. Free.
ARTFEST 2010 Friday 11 to 9, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday noon to 5.Works by Art League students. Artfest featuring demonstrations, exhibits, music by Rex Smith Band, open house, 6-9 p.m. Friday; ceramic show and sale, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday; jewelry sale, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Art League’s Madison Annex, 305 Madison St., Alexandria. 703-683-1780.
www.theartleague.org. Free.
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWFriday 11 to 7, Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday 11 to 4. A juried show offering handcrafted goods. Students from McLean and Chantilly High Schools will perform seasonal favorites throughout the weekend. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790-0123.
www.mcleancenter.org/special-events. $2; 13 and younger, $1.
FIRST FRIDAY Friday 6 to 9, through Dec. 2, 2011. Downtown Leesburg businesses open their doors to strollers with live music, art shows and wine tastings. First Night Leesburg. Historic downtown Leesburg, West Market and King Streets, Leesburg. 703-777-1368. Free.
HOLIDAY MARKET Friday 6 to 9 and Sunday noon to 4. Arts, crafts, poinsettas and baked goods. Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-838-4827.
www.thedelrayartisans.org. Free.
ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR Saturday 9 to 6 and Sunday 9 to 1. Shop for hard-to-find artisans’ handcrafts from countries all over the world or donate gifts like livestock, mosquito nets or micro-loans in the name of the donor’s recipient. Church of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Rd. NE., Vienna. 703-598-3498.
www.holycomforter.com. Free.
HEART OF THE SOUTH TOY SOLDIER, MILITARY AND MINIATURE FIGURE SHOW AND SALE Saturday 9 to 3. Annandale Volunteer Fire Department Community Center, 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale. 201-257-2687. $5, younger than 10 free with adult.
HOLDAY CRAFT SHOWSaturday 9 to 4 and Sunday 11 to 4. More than 60 crafters sell handmade items and baked goods. Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church. 703-248-5027.
www.fallschurchva.gov/RecRegistration. $1; children, 50 cents; 11 and younger, free.
SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA Saturday 1 to 5. More than 30 local businesses will offer a variety of products, services and gift cards at this one-stop shopping event. Reston Association, Conference Center, 12001 Sunrise Valley Dr., Reston. 703-435-6510. Free.
WREATHWORKSHOP Saturday 1 to 3:30. Bruce Nash demonstrates how to create a wreath of greens to decorate your door. Floral material, greens and containers provided. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. 703-642-5173.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ parktakes. $50, registration required; use program code 290-487-5102.
CANDLE-MAKINGWORKSHOP Saturday 2 to 3. Make two beeswax candles and celebrate the solstice. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. 703-642-5173.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes. $8; reservations required; use program code 290-487-5173.
ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS GIVING BAZAAR Sunday, through Dec. 12. Instead of buying presents, donate money to worthy causes.Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Rd., Alexandria. 703-549-4766. Free.
CHRISTMAS AUCTION Sunday at 11:30. An auction to benefit the Piedmont Child Care Center. Trinity Episcopal Church, 9108 John S. Mosby Hwy., Upperville. 540-592-3343. Free.
GARDENERS’ HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sunday noon to 4. Shop for holiday gifts, make crafty holiday-inspired creations and listen to seasonal music. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria area. 703-642-5173.
www.greenspring.org. Free.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sunday noon to 4. Refreshments and talking to artists. Live An Artful Life, 6474 Main St., The Plains. 540-253-9797.
www.liveanartfullife.com. Free.
TEA TASTING Sunday 1:30 to 3. A sampling of Chinese teas. Belnavis Art Gallery, 6208 Rolling Rd.,West Springfield. 703-866-0040. $25, reservations recommended.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sunday 5 to 7. Live music and refreshments will be available, along with discounts on art. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City. 703-352-2787. Free.
HOLIDAY RECEPTION Sunday 5 to 7. Meet artists and poets participating in the “International Pen and Brush” exhibition. ArtSpace, 750 Center St., Herndon. 703-956-6590.
www.artspaceherndon.org. Free.
BRUIN SLAVE JAIL LECTURE Tuesday 6 to 8. Archaeologist Charlie LeeDecker discusses “Washing, Ironing and Sewing by Day, Always Locked up by Night.” Morrison House, 116 S. Alfred St., Alexandria. 703-838-8000.
www.morrisonhouse.com. Free.
SECOND THURSDAY ART NIGHT Thursday 6 to 9. Visit studios and meet artists, while taking advantage of holiday art sales. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703-838-4565.
www.torpedofactory.org. Free.
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