Photo by Lorie Shaull.

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: Mockingbird Hill transforms into the “Miracle on 7th Street” through December 24, featuring Christmas cocktails, photos with Santa, Christmas cookies, DIY Xmas crafts, and more. The full line-up of weekly activities can be seen here. (1843 7th Street NW) 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

SELF-DEFENSE: T’ai Chi teacher Susan Lowell will teach you techniques for managing verbal aggression, using inspiration from Suzette Haden Elgin’s The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense at Work.Tenley-Friendship Library (4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 7 p.m. Free

POTPOURRI: “Craft your own holiday blend of dried flowers, herbs, and botanicals” in this Holiday Workshop by Bazaar Spices. Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) 6-8 p.m. $27.37