The Estampas Porteñas Tango Company performs at Strathmore on Monday. (Photo via Facebook)
This week’s agenda includes art made out of (and inspired by) PBR cans, drinking at the zoo, drinking in a heated tent, and more.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28
TANGO PERFORMANCE: Follow Margot on her journey from her rural Argentine village to the big city as the Buenos Aires based Estampas Porteñas Tango Company presents Deseos…Stories of Longing and Desire told through Argentine Tango and Music. (Strathmore, 7:30 p.m., $28-68)
USAIN BOLT:: Follow a day in the life of the world’s fastest man when I Am Bolt screens for one night only. The documentary features interviews with Usain’s parents, best friends, agent, coach and fellow athletes, footage from the Beijing World Championships, Rio Olympics, and London Olympics, plus footage shot by Usain himself. (E Street Cinema, 7 p.m. $15)
COCKTAIL CLASS: Fall Cocktail Classes at the Magnus Distillery continue. This week, learn all about the Flip Cocktail. (Jos. A. Magnus & Co, 6-9 p.m. $50)
More: RAW: natural born artists, Home for the Holidays film screening, salon dinner
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Take a ride on a horse drawn carriage during Shirlington’s tree lighting ceremony. (Photo via Facebook)
***Due to inclement weather, Shirlie Lights Up the Village has been postponed until December 6th.***TREE LIGHTING: Head to the Village at Shirlington for some holiday cheer. Shirlie Lights Up the Village will feature live musical performances, photos with Santa, a tree lighting, plus complimentary rides on a horse drawn carriage (with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center). (The Village at Shirlington, 6-8:30 p.m. FREE)
SING-ALONG: This month’s A People’s Choir DC is all about cravings. Sing along to “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover,” “You’re The One That I Want,” and more. (DC9 Nightclub, 7:30-9:45 p.m. FREE)
DAVID DONDERO: David Dondero, best known for his lyrics that use clever word play and sarcastic humor to tell narrative tales of America, performs at the Black Cat. (Black Cat, 7:30 p.m., $12)
BADASS WOMEN: Join Jason Porath, creator of the book and blog Rejected Princesses, to discuss the “women too awesome, awful, or offbeat for kids’ movies.” (Upshur Street Books, 7-9 p.m. FREE)
More: The Offline Society at Room & Board, Giving Tuesday Happy Hour, Winter Succulent Workshop, Don’t Breathe film screening
Check out PBR inspired art at PBR: Art & Soul. (Photo via Facebook)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
PBR ART: Your chance to win $10,000 with your PBR-inspired art ends Thursday, December 1. During Wednesday’s PBR: Art & Soul showcase, see what 10 local artists have done as they each show three pieces of PBR related art. Plus, stick around to dance as DJ Martin Miguel and Mr. Bonkerz spin funk & soul music all night. (Songbyrd, 7 p.m. FREE)
ZERO-SUM HAND GAME: Scissors! Paper! Rock! Turn your favorite decision making tool into a quest for free beer during the Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at World Of Beer. (World of Beer, 5-10 p.m. *warm-ups from 5-7, tournament starts at 7, FREE)
INDOOR PAVILION: Wunder Garten was not satisfied with being a seasonal destination, so they are installing a heated tent in order to serve you all year long. Celebrate the new tent at its official Launch Party, featuring a free beer for the first 100 guests, plus food and music by DJ Lehi. (Wunder Garten, 4 p.m. FREE entry)
***Due to author illness, this event is no longer taking place. sixth & I will be contacting ticket holders and reimbursing them in full.***GENDER SPECTRUM: Author, performance artist, theorist, and activist, Kate Bornstein comes to sixth & i to discuss the updated edition of Gender Outlaw: On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us, an investigation into gender notions. (sixth & I, 7 p.m. $14-30)
More: Dinner Party, another Dinner Party, Magic & Miracles Gala, STRFKR, local films
Grab a beer and stroll through a lit up zoo when BrewLights returns on Friday. (Photo by idit)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
BREWLIGHTS: What’s better than an evening stroll through the National Zoo during ZooLights? An evening stroll with a beer in hand. During BrewLights, attendees will enjoy six pours from a choice of over two dozen breweries (additional pours available for an extra cost), restaurant tastings, plus “snow” tubing. (National Zoo, 5-9 p.m. $55)
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP: The UpCycle Creative Reuse Center in Alexandria hosts a Holiday Watercolor Card Workshop. Paint five designs as you sip on hot cider or cocoa. Attendees are also welcome to bring cookies to share! (UpCycle Creative Reuse Center, 7-9 p.m. $30)
DIANA ROSS: Friday and Saturday performances are almost sold out, but there is still a nice chunk of seats available for Thursday’s show. Watch Diana Ross make her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut with accompaniment by the NSO Pops. (Kennedy Center, 7 p.m. $59-179)
TORPEDO FACTORY: Shop for gifts from over 200 artists during the Torpedo Factory Artists’ Holiday Party. Guests can also test their luck at winning art and gift certificates in a raffle. (Torpedo Factory, 6-9 p.m. FREE)
More: The Nutcracker, Designing for the Modern Loft, Great Lakes Beer Dinner, Rent film screening, Other Half Brewing, Beer & Cheese Pairing