The holidays are fast approaching, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate them in the DMV! From a Kwanzaa performance to an elevated movie night, these events will fill you with holiday cheer.
The Spirit of Kwanzaa
Dec. 19-21, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday; 1-3:30 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday; 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday
Atlas Performing Arts Center | 1333 H St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
Celebrate Kwanzaa and learn more about this African American winter holiday at this electrifying performance of song, dance and spoken word.
$25-$35 | danceinstituteofwashington.org/spirit-of-kwanzaa
The Winter Jubilee at Rockville’s Civic Center Park
Dec. 20, 1-4 p.m.
Rockville Civic Center Park | 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall is hosting an afternoon of fun winter activities.
$8 for Rockville residents, $10 for non-residents | rockvillemd.gov/places/f-scott-fitzgerald-theatre/
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Capital One Hall | 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102
Kids and kids at heart will love this special moderated screening of “The Princess Bride,” featuring actor Cary Elwes.
$54-$174 | capitalonehall.com/events/detail/cary-elews
More Great Events from Our Online Calendar
Our online event calendar is updated frequently with events from schools, community organizations, libraries, fun centers and more. Here are some of our favorites from Dec. 19-23.
Dec. 19 | Jr. Scientists: Rainbow Rain – Rockville, MD
Dec. 20 | National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show – Oxon Hill, MD
Dec. 21 | Winter Solstice Evening Walk – Alexandria, VA
Dec. 22 | Grinch Fest! – Kings Park, VA
Dec. 23 | Mount Vernon by Candlelight – Mount Vernon, VA
Visit our calendar for more events!
