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TRIVIA: Head to Ventnor Sports Cafe (2411 18th Street NW) tonight for Beers and Cheers, an evening of Christmas beer and holiday trivia from SayKNOWtoTrivia. There will be at least ten Christmas beers on tap, including Great Lakes Christmas Ale, Troegs Mad Elf, and Heavy Seas Yuletide to get your Christmas knowledge flowing. The wearing of Christmas sweaters is highly recommended. Beer starts at 6 p.m., trivia begins at 8:30 Free to play, beers priced individually.

THEATER: The Kennedy Center’s (2700 F Street NW) production of Elf The Musical begins its run tonight and continues through January 5. Come see how well this Will Ferrell movie transitions to the stage. 7:30 p.m. $35-$150.

FOOD & DRINK: Have a vegan relative coming for the holidays and have no idea what to cook for them? Stop by Busboys and Poets in Shirlington (4251 South Campbell Avenue Arlington, VA) this evening for an evening with Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of Isa Does It: Amazingly Easy, Wildly Delicious Vegan Recipes. 6:30 p.m. Free.

POETRY: Beltway Poetry Slam is hosting a happy hour (7-8 p.m.) followed by a Beltway Poetry Preliminary Qualifier Slam tonight at The Dunes (1402 Meridian Place NW). Sign up to participate starts at 7:40 p.m. Bring two pieces of original poetry that can be read in 3 minutes or less. Or just come out and enjoy the show. $5.