Photo by Brett Bowers.

PRESERVES:Cathy Wheelbarrow of Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Kitchen shares tips for preserving your favorite seasonal produce during this evening seminar and book signing hosted by The Smithsonian Associates. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $35-45

CHOIR: Join A People’s Choir in their final group sing-along of the year, and sing about all things travel and transportation. The song list includes songs by the Foo Fighters, M.I.A., Elton John, and more. Stetson’s (1610 U Street NW) 8 p.m. Free

PAINT: Learn techniques for painting a winter wonderland in Art Jamz’ “Winter WonderLandscape” class. ArtJamz Dupont Studio (1728 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7-8:30 p.m. $36

SANTA: In this edition of DMV Roast, Capital City Showcase will roast Christmas, with the part of Santa played by Jamel Johnson. The Brixton (901 U Street NW) 8 p.m. Free

TREE LIGHTING: The lights on the 88-foot Capitol Christmas tree will be switched on at 5 p.m. on the West Front Lawn. Speaker of the House John Boehner and other members of Congress will attend the event, which is free and open to the public. It will also be broadcast live here.—Sarah Anne Hughes