Begin your holiday festivities

Ring in the holidays at the Downtown Holiday Market. Now in its 15th year, the festive market will bring more than 150 regional artisans, crafters, and businesses to show off their goods, such as jewelry, paintings, or pottery. Made in D.C. will set up a booth at the market where visitors can check out local products and designs. On the opening day, enjoy live music from an acapella group, a Latin jazz band, and an acoustic vocalist. Attendees can enter a raffle to win a prize by taking pictures at the market’s Nutcrackers and the JOY statue in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. With the exception of Thanksgiving day, the market will be open daily until December 23.
F Street NW between 7th and 9th streets NW, Friday, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., open through Dec. 23

Bend it backward

This pre-holiday week has been a long one: If you need to unwind your muscles and clear your head, this free yoga class is for you. Lululemon is partnering with Core Power Yoga for free weekly classes this month in celebration of their new H Street and Adams Morgan studios. Lululemon will offer a limited number of yoga mats, and recommend that you bring your own. They ask guests to arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Lululemon 14th Street, Saturday, 9 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

Feast on wine and cheese

Head down to Cheesetique every Saturday to sample their seasonal wines for free. Their rotating selection could include a bubbly Brut Rose from South Africa, a flowery Pinot Grigio from Italy, a spicy Shiraz from Australia, and more. Pick a cheese (or several) to purchase with it, and if you are hankering for something more filling, the menu includes grilled cheese sandwiches, varieties of mac and cheese, and soup.
Cheesetique Del Ray, Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Laugh it up at a live comedy show

Capital Laughs stages a free weekly comedy night each Saturday at Cafe Saint-Ex. Head to the basement, where comedian Jenny Cavallero—whose material includes takes on dating, family, and living with a disability—hosts. Other D.C.-area comedians will take the stage for sets of eight to ten minutes each. Grab a ticket online to secure your spot.
Cafe Saint-Ex, Saturday, 8 p.m.-10 p.m.

In honor of Beethoven’s birthday

Hear the works of Ludwig Van Beethoven on the 250th anniversary of his birth. Georgetown University Concert Choir and Orchestra will come together to perform some of his most famous pieces. The show will include one audience sing-along piece, so start your vocal warm-ups now. Donations will be collected for the Bahamian Embassy’s Disaster Relief Fund which helps with recovery efforts from Hurricane Dorian.
Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall, Sunday, 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

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