Photo by Caroline Angelo.

SHOPPING: Union Market is closed Mondays, except today, because they know you have last minute shopping to do. (1309 5th Street NE) 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

MORE SHOPPING: Shop five floors of donated items during The Mansion on O Street’s Holiday Open House. (2020 O Street NW) 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

MOVIES: It’s your last chance this season to watch back-to-back-to-back Christmas movies at Dodge City DC. Tonight they’ll be screening Ernest Saves Christmas, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Black Christmas(1974). (917 U Street NW) 8 p.m.

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Paint what your want during Art Jamz’ Freestyle Session. You don’t have to paint a holiday gift, but wouldn’t that be nice? ArtJamz Dupont Studio (1728 Connecticut Avenue NW) 6-7:30 p.m. The $18 reservation fee can be applied to the “Jamming Package” of your choice.

WEDNESDAY: You can watch It’s A Wonderful Life for free on NBC at 8 p.m., or you can pay to see it three hours earlier at the Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market. (550 E Penn Street NE) 5 p.m. $7

THURSDAY: It’s Christmas. You’ll either be with your family, with friends, or at the movies. Or, if you want to go out for a fancy feast, consult this guide.