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FOOD & DRINK Sample special seasonal beers at the Birch & Barley (1337 14th Street NW) Holiday Ale Tasting event tonight. Attendees will enjoy seven rare holiday beers, including The Bruery 4 Calling Birds and Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper Bourbon Barrel-Aged, selected by Greg Engert, and paired with small dishes from Chef Kyle Bailey, like duck meatballs and whole goose. And Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac keeps the fun going by sending everyone home with her homemade Christmas cookies. Call 202-567-2576 to join in 7 p.m. $45.

>> Come out to RFD’s (810 7th Street NW) for the Winter Holidaze Extravaganzee tonight and tomorrow to taste beers and hear talks from a number of brewmasters. Tickets are $40 each night, or $70.

MOVIE: The National Theatre’s (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) classic Holiday Cinema series continues tonight with a screening of White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. 6:30 p.m. Free.

>> The Washington Psychotronic Film Society presents the 1977 movie Fight for Your Life, described by one reviewer as “the least politically correct film ever seen in American theaters” at McFadden’s (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) this evening. 8 p.m. $2 donation suggested.

MUSIC: To prepare for a performance by the band Matuto, which includes a guitarist, accordionist, and Brazilian drummer, “imagine the sound of a Brazilian Carnaval in the Appalachian Mountains.” See them tonight on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW). 6 p.m. Free.

Coming up this week…

TUESDAY: Del Ray Pizzeria (2218 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria VA) hosts A Christmas in New Orleans Tuesday. This five-course dinner will pair Abita beers with New Orleans dishes like Red Fish Etouffee, Oysters Bienville, and Grillades and Grits. Call (703) 549-2999 to reserve your spot. $49 (plus tax and tip).

WEDNESDAY: Break out your atrociously festive knitware, Cafe Saint-Ex (1847 14th Street NW) is throwing an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Wednesday. There will be egg nog, hot cocktails, Christmas cookies, and $5 winter beers. Wear the ugliest sweater of the night and win a 50 Saint-Ex gift card. 8 p.m.

THURSDAY: Listen Local First is holding a Holiday Jangle, featuring local artists Taylor Carson and Ugly Purple Sweater, at Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) Thursday. 6-11:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: U.S. Royalty plays the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage Friday. 6 p.m. Free.

SATURDAY: Build your own gingerbread house while munching on candy cane ice cream, chocolate macaroons, gingerbread cake, and hot chocolate at RIS (2275 L Street NW) Saturday. Contact Natalie Christensen at (202) 730-2508 or natalie@risDC.com to attend. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children.