Photo by Robb Hohmann.

CRAFTS: Have some drinks while learning how to spruce up garlands, ornaments, and more. Pyramid Atlantic (8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md.) 5:30-8 p.m. PWYC includes materials, instruction and adult beverages.

STEP: It’s preview night of the Step Afrika! Magical Musical Holiday Step Show, which officially runs through December 22. Featuring special guest DJ Frosty the Snowman. Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 7:30 p.m. $32

FUNDRAISER: Bittersweet Foundation’s 4th Annual Good Gift Gala features an open bar, and “local entrepreneurs and artisans peddling goods with a story.” Bittersweet Studio (52 O Street NW, #301) 7-9:30 p.m. $10 donation requested.

SCIENCE FICTION: It is once again movie night at the D.C. Public Library. Co-hosted by the Museum of Science Fiction, the title of the movie will remain unknown until the start of the movie, unless you can guess the movie based on this image. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW) 6-9 p.m. Free.