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LIGHTING: Come see the lighting of the National Menorah at the Ellipse tonight. There will be speakers, music, free latkes and donuts, personal menorah kits and dreidels. 4:00 p.m. (gates open at 3:15 p.m.) Free (but tickets required).

FOOD & DRINK: Et Voila (5120 MacArthur Boulevard NW) is serving up a Pre-Thanksgiving “Stretch Your Belly” Party, featuring “unlimited Blue Bay Mussels, Belgian Fries and Blanche de Bruxelles Belgian White.” Mussels will be prepared four ways: in a garlic white wine sauce; with coconut milk, curry, and lemon grass; with lobster bisque; and with tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and saffron. Call (202) 237-2300 for reservations. 5-10 p.m. $29.95 (plus tax and tip).

DANCE PARTY: You probably don’t have to go to work tomorrow, so dance the night away at Black Whiskey’s (1410 14th Street NW) Pre-Thankfuls Dance Party with DJ Sharkey. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. No cover.

VARIETY: Hit the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) for the Wonderland Circus tonight, featuring burlesque artist Aurora Wells, musician Rachel Levitin, and comedians Randy Syphax, Brandon Wardell, and Tim Young. 8:30 p.m. Free admission (but $5 donation suggested).