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JAZZ: The Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra will play Duke Ellington’s 1960 jazz arrangement of The Nutcracker Suite, in its entirety, at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

MUSIC: Brooklyn’s Dub Trio brings their metal-based dub sound to DC9. Outernational and Wax Fang also play. $10, 8:30 p.m.

SPORTS: There’s a group hosting a “Christmas Light Run” starting at Union Station tonight at 7:30 p.m., ideal for joggers who like to wear Santa hats. The 4-5 mile run finishes at Union Pub.

DJ: “Beat Grinder” is back at Liv, where ten producers will battle over three rounds, as this month’s show tips its hat to Gil Scott-Heron. Grap Luva will serve as the host while Damu the Fudgemonk and Underdog the DJ will be on the turntables. $7, 9 p.m.