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VARIETY SHOW: Grab your My Little Ponies and head to “Show & Tell: An Evening of Nostalgery From The 80’s and 90’s” at Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) for “original music and stories on everything from Ghostbusters to Mr. Belvedere.” There will also be an 80’s/90’s Dance Party, TV show theme-song sing-along, trivia and snacks. Check out host Hillary Buckholtz’s site, I’m Remembering, for a montage of 80’s and 90’s awesomeness (damn, now I want Dunk-a-roos). $12.

MUSIC: It’s not the holidays without the gratingly smooth stylings of Kenny G. Skip the malls and see him live at the Strathmore Music Center (5301 Tuckerman Lane Bethesda) performing his Kenny G Holiday Show. 8 p.m. $38-$125.

DANCE: The Washington Ballet performs Septime Webre’s D.C.-themed twist on The Nutcracker (with George Washington as the Nutcracker, King George III as the Rat King and even the cherry blossoms taking the stage), tonight through December 26 at Warner Theatre (1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). 7 p.m. Tickets: $43-$106.

TALK: Online talk show podcast You, Me, Them, Everybody (YMTE), which interviews cultural figures (novelists, bloggers, cartoonists) will record live at the The Looking Glass Lounge (3634 Georgia Avenue NW). This evening’s guests include cartoonist Molly Lawless, comedian Kyle Martin, musicians Janel and Anthony fielding questions from host Brandon Wetherbee and between music from Ian Walters. 8:30 p.m. Free admission.

>> The National Archives (William G. McGowan Theater, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) presents a panel discussion on Abraham Lincoln and Haiti. Learn about the Haiti colonization project (featuring former slaves) and U.S. diplomatic recognition to Haiti in 1862. 7 p.m. Free.

MOVIES: The Capital Irish Film Festival begins tonight and runs through December 11th. The opening film is My Brothers, the story of three brothers’ journey for their dying father, at E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW). Check out the schedule for the rest of the films online. 8 p.m. Tickets: $11.

>> Lumbergh look-alikes, an “O face” competition, trivia and a screening of Office Space during the Bi-Annual TPS Report Managers Meeting at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington). The fun starts at 7 p.m., followed by the movie at 8:30 p.m. $12.

ART: The Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 17th Street NW) presents Cocktails with the Curator, an evening of an insider’s look at art with Curator Sarah Cash, followed by wine and small bites. Call (202) 812-2787 or email to attend. 5 p.m. $30.

>> Phillips After 5 features gallery talks on Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party and John Constable’s On the River Stour, and a curator-led tour of Coburn and the Photographic Portfolio. 5-8:30 p.m. $12. Non-members must RSVP.