Photo by wolfkannBIKES: BicycleSPACE (1019 7th Street NW) is going on a Holiday Safari Ride over to Zoo Lights at the National Zoo this evening. Once at the Zoo, participants will dismount and lock up their rides. Afterwards, raise a glass of hot chocolate, nom on treats, and take part in a White Elephant gift exchange (bring a gift worth $10 or less) back at BicycleSPACE. 7:30 p.m. Free (but registration requested).
TALK: The Encyclopedia Show brings in a panel of fascinating speakers for A Very Serial Killer’s Christmas tonight at The Dunes (1402 Meridian Place NW). Tonight’s guests include Judith Yates (true crime author on The Mind Behind the Murders), Jenn Tisdale (comedy on “Serial Dating”), Jason Pittman (lecturing on The DC Sniper), Sarah Lawson (Beltway Poetry Slam Mastress on Belle “The Black Widow” Gunness), and Adam Friedland (Full House Fan Fiction). 7 p.m. happy hour, 8 p.m. show. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
MOVIE: Catch a holiday classic, Miracle on 34th Street, at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington Va.) tonight. 7:30 p.m. $6.50.
BENEFIT: Chef and owner Lance London presents the Carolina Kitchen’s 6th Annual Holiday Toy Drive at Carnegie Library (Mt. Vernon Square) this evening. Dress up in cocktail attire and join celebrity DJ Biz Markie at this holiday soiree. Guests are asked to bring one unwrapped toy. The event will also raise money for Children’s National Medical Center, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and The Trayvon Martin Foundation. $25 for admission and Christmas feast; $50 admission, feast, autographed Zane book; $200 admission, feast, autographed Zane book, celebrity meet and greet, and VIP gift bag. 7 p.m.-2 a.m.
COMEDY: Head over to After Class at the Science Club (1136 19th Street NW) this evening for a comedy show hosted by David Coulter and Max Rosenblum. 8:30 p.m. Free.
