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FRIDAY
SYMPHONY CIRUS: Cirque de la Symphonie returns to the Kennedy Center (2700 F Street NW) with “acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, strongmen” and other acts performing while the National Symphony Orchestra plays with a live choir. Tickets are $20 and still available for Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
LIGHTS: Through Sunday, “modern light-art installations” will be lit between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for Georgetown GLOW. “The weekend includes in-store promotions including free hot chocolate, gift wrapping, and special sales and events from more than 30 Georgetown merchants.” More details can be found here.
MARKET: The team behind MEETMarket and the Capitol Riverfront BID bring PARCEL Market to Canal Park (200 M Street SE) all weekend. Expect vendors selling fashion items, jewelry, pet accessories, home enhancements, gifts and prints, as well as a food lounge. Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY
DEBAUCHERY: The D.C. Santa Crawl returns with 14 participating bars and $4 “holiday shots.” Tickets $20 online and $30 at the door. Santa suits not required. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. More information can be found here.
>>You can also bar crawl for charity in Adams Morgan while wearing an ugly sweater. 2:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MARKET: Dozens of local vendors and artists will be out at Yelp’s Totally Bazaar at Monroe Street Market (625 Monroe Street NE), from noon to 4 p.m. More details here.
ANOTHER MARKET: The Anacostia Art Gallery may be gone, but Juanita Britton’s 24th annual BZB gift and art show will go on. “Over 75 local retailers will join together to se;; fine jewelry, designer and ethnic fashions, home accessories, original artwork, unique greeting cards, personal portraits and photography, collectible tree ornaments, and eclectic specialty items.” Shiloh Baptist Church (1500 9th Street NW). 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
PET PHOTOS: Both Howl To The Chief (733 8th Street SE) and Metro Mutts (508 H Street NE) will host opportunities to have your pet’s photo taken with Santa this weekend for charity. Howl to the Chief’s event, Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., benefits Rural Dog Rescue. $10 donation requested. Metro Mutts’ event, Sunday between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., benefits the Washington Humane Society. $20 donation requested.
SUNDAY
ART: The Washington Sculptors Group’s Sculpture NOW 2014 closes on Sunday at American University’s Museum at the Katzen Arts Center (4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW). “Pieces [from 18 artists] chosen for the show will highlight the vibrant state of sculpture today and display an array of contemporary and traditional materials.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free.
MARKET: Yes, another holiday market. GRUMP at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Va.) will feature 75 local vendors and the opportunity to pose for a photo with a Yeti. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CONCERTS: Free concerts at the National Christmas Tree on The Ellipse (E Street NW and 15th Street NW) continue daily through December 22. Sunday features New York’s TruVoice Singers, Gaithersburg’s Dawn Crafton Dancers, D.C.’s own Supreme Chord and more. 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
TREES: It’s the last day to buy a Christmas tree from Nall’s Produce at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
