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TALK: Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Neko Case speaks at National Geographic Live! (1600 M Street NW) as part of the Music on Photography series. 7:30 p.m. $20.

WORLD AIDS DAY: Observe World AIDS Day at “Red Hot Night,” a cocktail party benefiting the Whitman-Walker Clinic at Urbana (2121 P Street NW). The $10 admission fee includes one drink ticket and Western Mediterranean small plate prepared by Urbana’s kitchen. Additional drink tickets are $5. There will also be a silent auction benefiting the clinic. 6 p.m., following the 5:30 p.m. World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil at Dupont Circle.

LIGHTING: See the National Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Ellipse, the first night of Chanukah. Violinst Itzhak Perlman will perform, “The Three Cantors” will sing and there will be hot latkes and donuts. 4 p.m. Free, but tickets are required (call 202-332-5600 or go online).

FOOD & DRINK: Cork Market and Tasting Room (1805 14th Street NW) is hosting a free latke and sparkling wine tasting. They’ll have classic potato latkes as well as zucchini and leek varieties. 6-8 p.m. Free.

MOVIE: Head to the Black Squirrel (2427 18th Street NW) for Epic Movie Night Holiday Version, featuring a screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas, preceded by a Ludachristmas Happy Hour pre-game. Wear a tacky Christmas sweater and receive drink specials. 6:30 p.m. for happy hour, 7:30 p.m. for the movie. Free admission.

>> The Hirshhorn (700 Independence Avenue SW) presents a screening of Dancing Dreams, the last work of choreographer Pina Bausch before her death last year. Read up on the film in Popcorn & Candy and check out the trailer. 8 p.m. Free.

MUSIC: Husband-and-wife music team Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby play the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW), performing songs from their latest release, Two-Way Family Favourites. 9 p.m. $12.

>> Rich Medina and Stretch Armstrong take on the U Street Music Hall (1115A U Street NW). 10 p.m. $5.

TV: Bar 7 (1015 1/2 7th Street NW) is holding a viewing party for episode 5 of the “Master of the Mix” reality show. DJs Stylus, 2-Tone Jones and Deep Sang will be in attendance to spin some tunes. 8 p.m. Free, but RSVP required.