Photo by Clif Burns.

PAINT: Learn to paint cartoon-like images in this class dedicated to the style of street artist Keith Haring. ArtJamz Dupont Studio (1728 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7-8:30 pm. $36

GINGERBREAD: Decorate a gingerbread house over drinks and holiday holiday hors d’oeuvres. Fairmount Washington (2401 M Street NW) 6 p.m. $85 Reservations required. Call 202-457-5020 to reserve.

HOMEBREWING: Charlie Papazian, the creator of the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, and founder of the American Homebrewers Association and the Association of Brewers, will sign copies of his new book, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing, Fourth Edition. 3 Stars Brewing Company
(6400 Chillum Place NW ) 6-8 p.m. Free. Books and beer will be available for purchase.