>> The Capitol Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. this evening on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

>> Washington-area writers Michelle Brafman, Merle Collins, T. Greenwood, Joanne Leedom-Ackerman, Faye Moskowitz, Barbara Mujica, Jessica Neely, Amy Stolls, Hananah Zaheer, and Christy J. Zink will be at Politics and Prose to read from their contributions to the latest anthology, Electric Grace: Still More Fiction by Washington Area Women. 7 p.m.

>> Considering a move to Baltimore? The Live Baltimore Home Center has assembled a group of area journalists who already live there for feel-good panel promoting their city. David Brown, Ann Hornaday and Tim Page from the Post, Kevin Naff from the Blade, Lisa Simeone from NPR and Zenitha Prince from Afro-American Newspaper will be at The Front Page to convince you about the benefits of living in Charm City. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., with drink specials and free appetizers promised. Register here for Charm City Uncovered.

>> Johnathan Rice opens for Chicago garage rockers The Redwalls at the Rock and Roll Hotel. With Athens, GA's The Whigs. $10, 8 p.m.

>> Don't forget to raise a glass for Repeal Day!

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