Check out a handful of the many events happening in the DMV this weekend, including programming that spreads holiday cheer, such as a ballet, Mariah Carey, and so much more.
To keep up with all the fun, don鈥檛 forget to check out the 最新麻豆影音视频 Calendar, and remember, there鈥檚 always something happening in the DMV to keep your spirit 鈥 and social life 鈥 lit.
Thursday, Nov. 28
8 a.m. |
Lyon Park Community Center, 3020 North Pershing Drive Arlington, VA 22201
Now entering its 19th year, the Arlington Turkey Trot was founded in 2006 by Pastor Brian Webster and his wife Diane of Christ Church of Arlington, who created the event as one of the solutions to assist the poor and needy.
Members of Christ Church of Arlington, now under the leadership of Pastor Billy Boyce, are continuing to embrace their Arlington neighbors with the annual Thanksgiving tradition.
Over the years, the trot has generated over $1 million to help Arlington County residents in need.
Thanksgiving Feed The Homeless Communities
Noon |
Farragut Square, 912 17th Street NW Washington, D.C., 20006
Presented by Piano Keys Restaurant & Lounge and Dicko Foundation, the Thanksgiving Feed The Homeless Communities is an event to make a difference for fellow neighbors. Volunteers will meet in person to distribute meals and clothing items to some of the area鈥檚 homeless communities.
Friday, Nov. 29
Philadelphia Ballet: George Balanchines鈥檚 The Nutcracker
1:30 p.m. |
The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW Washington, D.C., 20566
Full of warmth and holiday cheer, George Balanchine’s beloved classic, 鈥淭he Nutcracker鈥 returns in a whimsical production from Philadelphia Ballet (formerly Pennsylvania Ballet).
Marvel at the magic of swirling snowflakes, dancing candy canes, and enchanted toys.
A Christmas Carol at Ford鈥檚 Theatre
7:30 p.m. |
Ford鈥檚 Theatre, 511 Tenth Street NW Washington, D.C., 20004
For more than 40 years, 鈥淎 Christmas Carol鈥 has inspired and uplifted audiences of all ages and continues to do so on Ford鈥檚 historic stage.
Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Charles Dickens鈥 Yuletide classic, with familiar characters, ghosts and a children鈥檚 ensemble in the spirit of the holidays.
Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace returns to play Ebenezer Scrooge as part of Ford鈥檚 annual holiday tradition in this exciting and engaging tale.
Saturday, Nov. 30
1 p.m. | Free
IA&A at Hillyer, 9 Hillyer Ct NW Washington, D.C., 20008
, a featured artist in the exhibition 鈥淐ollecting Community,鈥 will lead an artist talk about her work in the context of Millennium Arts Salon鈥檚 25 year history.
Bruce, known for her explorations of human form, movement, and vibrant color washes, is currently represented by the Studio Gallery, a partner during 鈥淔irst Fridays鈥 and 鈥淭hird Thursdays鈥 in Dupont Circle.
5 p.m. | Free
, 825 10th Street NW Washington, D.C., 20001
In its 11th year, CityCenterDC has partnered with Events DC to present a special performance for the Annual CityCenterDC Tree Lighting. Jordin Sparks will headline the event, along with the American Pops Orchestra, while NBC4 Anchor Eun Yang will emcee, leading up to the grand lighting of the 75-foot tree.
Attendees will also enjoy complimentary offerings such as face painting and balloon animals, gourmet popcorn, cotton candy, tater tots, roasted nuts, and mini donuts.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Mariah Carey: Mariah Carey鈥檚 Christmas Time
7:30 p.m. |
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street Washington, D.C., 20004
On Dec. 1, Mariah Carey, known as the unofficial queen of Christmas, is coming to D.C. to ring in the season with her iconic discography.
With songs such as 鈥淎ll I want for Christmas is You鈥 (1994), kickoff the season with Carey鈥檚 timeless holiday hits.
Elf in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra
3 p.m. |
The Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW Washington, D.C., 20566
This season, relive the heartwarming holiday classic of a young boy named Buddy who is accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Enjoy as every note of ‘s wonderful score is played live to picture in 鈥淓lf in Concert: Film with Live Orchestra.鈥