Climb some rocks, then settle in for some movie watching when Earth Treks at Crystal City hosts The Snow In. (Photo by Jeremy Kinney, via Facebook)
This weekend’s agenda includes all-you-can-eat Timber Pizza, a special NYE performance of Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, booze and board games, and more.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
INDOOR CLIMBING: Earth Treks Crystal City hosts The Snow In, featuring climbing, games, a holiday film, holiday tunes, seasonal treats, beer, and more! You are encouraged to wear an ugly sweater and bring sleeping bags for cozy movie watching. Also, guests will receive one raffle ticket for every two canned goods they donate to the Arlington Food Assistance Center. (7-11 p.m. regular admission applies, free for members, day passes start at $25)
ANIMAL WELFARE: End the year on a charitable note by partying for the good of the animals. When you arrive at the 21st Annual Night Before New Year’s Eve Party, a voluntary $20 contribution at the door will go straight to the Humane Rescue Alliance—the merged Washington Humane Society and Washington Animal Rescue League. Plus, the more you drink, the more you help the animals, as Hawthorne will donate 10 percent of the party’s proceeds to the HRA. (Hawthorne, 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.)
DANCE PARTIES: Take your pick between dancing to “new and cutting edge music” at the Liberation Dance Party (DC9, 10:30 p.m. $5), or “everything from mid-80’s C86, late-70’s punk to the leading edge of indie guitar pop,” at the Mousetrap Indiepop Dance Night. (Black Cat, 9:30 p.m. $7)
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Astro Pop Events presents a special New Year’s Eve edition of Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club. (Photo by Stereo Vision Photography via Facebook)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
IT’S NEW YEAR’S EVE! If you’re still looking for things to do, yesterday we outlined somefree and low cost options for you. Below are our five picks that are worth the $50-and-up price tag.
ELVIS’ BIRTHDAY FIGHT CLUB: Astro Pop Events, our pick for one of the best small theater companies in D.C, hosts a special New Year’s Eve Edition of Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club (regular performances are scheduled for January 6 and 7). A performance by the The Wopbops, D.C.’s only 50’s rock cover band will precede the Fight Club performance, while a dance party with the cast and crew will follow the performance. If watching Spongebob beat up the Brawny Man, or Count Chocula beat up Count von Count is at all appealing to you, you won’t want to miss this show. (GALA Hispanic Theatre, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. $50)
BLACK SIDE OF THE MOON: The Second City’s highly acclaimed Black Side of the Moon officially ends its run at Woolly on January 1, and all regularly scheduled performances are sold out. But there’s still a last chance to see the show, at a special New Year’s Eve performance & party. A reception featuring drinks, treats, music by DJ Q, and a champagne toast will follow the performance. Last year’s reception even included some impromptu hula-hooping, so you’ll never know what surprises might be in store. (Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 9:30 p.m. $110-160)
PIZZA PARTY: All-you-can-eat Timber Pizza. Do I need to say more? There will also be drinks and dancing and stuff. (Timber Pizza Company, 8 p.m.- 1 a.m. $100)
PIG ROAST: If all-you-can-eat pizza doesn’t strike your fancy, perhaps all-you-can-eat pig, fried chicken, and lobster mac will? The New Year’s Eve pig roast at Barrel will also feature an open bar with hand-selected bourbons, house cocktails, draft beer, and wine to accompany said food. (Barrel, 9 p.m.-3 a.m. $100)
FUTURISTIC COSTUME PARTY: Gather your best “Futuristic” garb and join The Gibson to celebrate The Future. Fashion inspired by Logan’s Run, The Jetsons, Wally, Back to the Future, etc is highly encouraged. All guests will have access to an open bar, small bites, a midnight champagne toast, photo booth, and burlesque performances. (The Gibson, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $130)
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Honor all the hospitality professionals that had to work New Year’s Eve at THE WORKERS’ PARTY. (Photo by Maria Izaurralde)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
THE WORKERS’ PARTY: Black Cat is hosting The Worker’s Party for everyone who had to work on New Year’s Eve. Even if you didn’t work Saturday night, stop by and say thanks to those that did! (Black Cat, 7 p.m. FREE entry)
BOARD GAME NIGHT: Labyrinth Game Shop’s Boozy Board Game Night at Mr. Henry’s returns. Guests are welcome to bring their own board games, but Labyrinth will provide games ranging from light party games to Euro-style games. Nothing will help your strategizing quite like a little booze! (Mr. Henry’s, 6-10 p.m. FREE entry)
YASIIN BEY: Yasiin Bey, better known as Mos Def, is retiring. Catch his final U.S. performances at The Kennedy Center. (8 p.m. $69-139, Saturday and Monday performances also available).
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