
City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🎁 Holiday concerts, menorah lightings, and comedy specials
December 23, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor!
🚨 ICYMI: D.C. kicked off holiday season with a huge Congressional win: After midnight on Saturday, after finally putting the spending bill drama to bed and averting a shutdown, Senate passed a bill giving D.C. control of the RFK Stadium campus. This could mean new housing and retail on the site. Plus, the Washington Commanders could be returning to D.C. after 27 years 🏈
🎉 In other news, we’re taking a little holiday break this week, but don’t fret! This week, we’re bringing you a special roundup (usually reserved for City Cast DC members) of local events happening around the city. Whether you’re looking for festive celebrations, cozy gatherings, or ways to ring in the new year, we’ve got you covered.
If you like what you see, you can get our curated list of local events every week when you sign up to be a City Cast DC member. It’s just one way we say thank you to those who support our work.

What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 24
- 🍿 Holiday Movie Marathon | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Free | Congress Heights
- 🥯 The Bagel Ball | 9 p.m. | $18+ | Dupont
- 🕎 National Menorah Lighting | 3:30 p.m. | Free | The Ellipse
- 🚂 Botanical Gardens "Season's Greenings" Exhibit | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free | National Mall
- 🏠 Gingerbread House Building | 11 a.m. | Free | Congress Heights
- 🎵 Off the Record: Karaoke & Late-Night Comedy | 7:30 p.m. | Donation | Capitol Hill
- 🌲 Mansion on O St. Christmas Eve Breakfast Tour | 9 a.m. | $72 | Dupont
- 🎤 “O Night Divine!” Choral Concert | 2 p.m. | $20+ | Kennedy Center
Wednesday, Dec. 25
- 🪩 Holiday Brunch Potluck and Presents Swap | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Cleveland Park
- 🚶History of Jewish Washington Walking Tour | 10 a.m. | $36 | Chinatown
- 🍸 Tinsel and Tonic Holiday Party | 5 p.m. | Free | 14th St Corridor
Thursday, Dec. 26
- 🕎 Old Town Chanukah Festival | 6 p.m. | Free | Alexandria
- 🎥 Double Movie Feature @ The Library | 2 - 6 p.m. | Free | Woodridge
- 🏠 “Home Alone” Screening | 5 p.m. | Free | Library of Congress
- ♟️Ward 8 Open Chess Night | 5:30 p.m. | Donation | Barry Farm
Friday, Dec. 27
- 🌱 Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop | 6:30 p.m. | $26+ | Alexandria
- 🤠 Hot To Go - A Chappell Roan Party | 9 p.m. | $22 | Shaw
- 💃 Union Stage Bollywood Night | 9 p.m. | $15+ | The Wharf
- 😆 Martin Amini and Friends Comedy Show | 7:30 p.m. | $28 | Petworth
- 🧝 “Elf” Movie Screening | 7 p.m. | $6 | Barracks Row
Saturday, Dec. 28
- 👪 Family Day Winter Holiday Concert | 10 am - 3:30 p.m. | Free | Library of Congress
- 🙇 Kwanzaa Ujima Reflection | 12-2 p.m. | Free | Anacostia Community Museum
- 🕯️ Candlemaking at Shop Made in DC | 3-5 p.m. | $65 | Union Market
- 😂 Best of DC Comedy Showcase | 7 p.m. or 9:30 pm | $22 | Downtown
- 🎸 Tunes: The Disco Biscuits | 8 p.m. | $60+ | Silver Spring
- 🎭 Community Improv Workshop | 1 p.m. | Free | MLK Library
- 🕎 Community Menorah Lighting | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
- 🧑🚒 DMV First Responders Holiday Bash | 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. | $40+ | Downtown
Sunday, Dec. 29
- 🎄 Screening: “A Christmas Story” | 2 p.m. | Free | Barracks Row
- 👋 Tantra Speed Dating | 2 - 5 p.m. | $50+ | Mt. Vernon Triangle
- 🌵 DIY Terrarium Workshop | Varies | $25 | Alexandria
- ❄️ Sparkle and Sleigh Drag Brunch | 2 - 4 p.m. | $20 | Dupont Circle
- 🕎 Clarendon Menorah Lighting | 5 p.m. | Free | Arlington
- 📽️ Film Screening: “Amadeus” | 2 p.m. | Free | National Gallery of Art
- 🎁 Ujamaa: Creating Family Memory Boxes | 12 p.m. | Free | Anacostia
- 🪙 Chanukah Story Trail and Gelt Drop | 4 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
Monday, Dec. 30
- 😹 John Oliver Stand Up | 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. | $113+ | Kennedy Center
- 💃 African Dance Workshop | 12 p.m. | Free | Anacostia Community Museum
- 🍻 Holiday “Arts and Drafts” | 4-10 p.m. | Free | Blagden Alley
- 🕯️ Menorah Lighting | 5:30 p.m. | Free | National Landing
- 🧶 Knitting Circle | 12-1 p.m. | Free | West End Library
🎉 We'll be checking in before New Year's Eve with some tips and last-minute events. Keep an eye out!
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