MONDAY, NOV. 27
DOJA CAT: The “Paint the Town Red” singer will be making her way to D.C. as part of her first ever arena tour. And she won’t be performing alone — Rapper Ice Spice is also set to join her as an opener. (Capital One Arena; 7:30 p.m.; $79.50+)
WILL’S WORLD: The National Gallery of Art’s library is putting some of its old and rare books on display for the next month. As part of the Shakespeare Everywhere Festival, visitors will get the chance to peruse classical and modern literary sources that inspired famous playwrights, including Shakespeare. (National Gallery of Arts Library; various times; FREE)
AN EVENING WITH CLAYTON LEBOUEF: Join the Valley Place Arts Collaborative for a conversation with actor and playwright Clayton Lebouef . A former Arena Stage acting company member, LeBouef has also appeared on numerous television shows including Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, and Law and Order. He will discuss the process of creating characters, storylines, and work opportunities. (Honfleur Gallery; 7:30 p.m.; $23.18)
MORE: The Lone Bellow (Wolf Trap; 8 p.m.; $37+), Spit Dat in Residence (Woolly Mammoth Theatre; 8 p.m.; FREE), “BLUE”: Visual and Performing Arts Department Faculty & Staff Exhibition (King Street Gallery; various times; FREE), Raja Kumari (Union Stage; 8 p.m.; $20)
TUESDAY, NOV. 28
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: The O Museum presents a new exhibit in its sculpture garden, “Through the Looking Glass,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s creation. Visitors will get the chance to meet sculptor James Coplestone, who created the works included in the exhibit, and tour the 100-room mansion. Attendees are also encouraged to dress in their best or cocktail attire or as their favorite Alice in Wonderland character. (O Museum in The Mansion; 5 p.m.; $50+)
HANUKKAH HOLIDAY MARKET: The festival of lights is coming up quick, so best to get your shopping in now at the JCC’s holiday market. Independent artists will be selling holiday cards, jewelry, baked goods, and more. There will also be a dried flower keepsake class and a Hanukkah olive oil cake making class. (EDCJCC; 6:30 p.m.; $7+)
GRACE, GRIT, AND LIPSTICK: Shelby Watson-Hampton will be taking the Busboys stage to discuss her debut book, which explores the lives of modern farm women and agritourism. A self described “farm girl” and member of the agricultural community, Watson-Hampton will discuss her experiences as a modern female farmer and share wisdom for the farm-curious. (Busboys and Poets Shirlington; 6 p.m.; FREE)
COCKTAIL WEEK: The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington’s annual salute to cocktails is back starting Tuesday, with various bars and restaurants around the city offering deals on a special drink and quick bite. DC Cocktail Week features promotions at more than 100 spots. (Various locations, through Dec. 5, various prices.)
MORE: Right Proper 10th Anniversary(ChurchKey; 4 p.m.; FREE), Vandelux (The Atlantis; 6:30 p.m.; $20+), Profs and Pints: All Diets Were Paleo(Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31), In the Shadow of the Blue Rascal screening(Suns Cinema; 9:30 p.m.; $12)
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29
ISM II: In 2021, D.C. native Michelle Banks created ISM, a series of monologues by BIPOC Deaf individuals about what it’s like to face audism, ableism, racism, and other “-isms”.This week marks the beginning of the next installation in the series, directed by Banks and performed by the new Visionaries of the Creative Arts (VOCA) Ensemble of Deaf and hard of hearing people of color. (Atlas Performing Arts Center; 7:30 P.M.; $35)
ONE MO’ TIME: This musical revue follows a group of performers in New Orleans in 1926 as they perform vaudeville, ragtime, and blues. A tribute to the great African American vaudeville performers, the show will play in D.C. until the end of the year. (Anacostia Playhouse; 7 p.m.; $35+)
SWAP AND SHOP: Want to update your winter wardrobe? Sixth & I hosts a clothing swap where attendees will bring their clothes, shoes, and accessories that are ready for a second life. And no need to worry about waste –– all leftover clothing will be donated to a community organization. (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; $5)
MORE:The Winter’s Tale (Folger Theatre; 6:30 p.m.; $25), “Many Wests: Artists Shape an American Idea” (Smithsonian American Art Museum; 6:45 p.m.; $20 Member and $25 Non-Member), Witches Night Party (Dew Drop Inn; 7 p.m.; FREE), Light Yards Express (The Yards Park; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Messiah In Glytch / Jacky cougar and the vampires from Africa / Nico Sophia (Rhizome DC; 7:30 p.m.; $10+)
THURSDAY, NOV. 30
JINGLE JAMBOREE: Thanksgiving is over, which means it’s socially acceptable to start ringing in Christmas. To that end, head to Jingle Jamboree at Chevy Chase Lake for a tree lighting, a dance performance by Rock Creek Dance Academy, a Polar Express train ride, and more. (Chevy Chase Lake; 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m; FREE)
LIGHT UP THE VILLAGE: Speaking of tree lighting, The Village at Shirlington is also getting in on the action with its own tree lighting celebration, complete with a musical performance by Signature Theatre, horse and carriage rides, photos with Santa, a maker’s market, and more. (Village at Shirlington; 6 p.m.; FREE)
AFRO FUTURISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: Anacostia Community Museum’s #TakeTimeThursday continues this week. In this virtual installment, D.C.-based visual artist Lisa Gentry will be discussing her work and how AfroFuturism can be a movement for change. (Virtual; 2:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins (The Puppet Co. Playhouse; 1 p.m.; $15), Architecture and Projective Geography in the Interwar Soviet Union (National Gallery of Arts West Building Lecture Hall or virtual; 4:30 p.m.; FREE), A Christmas Carol (Classic Theatre of Maryland; 7:30 p.m.; $55+), Elena La Fulana w/ Taisha Estrada (The Pocket; 7 p.m.; $17+), Josh Johnson (Arlington Drafthouse; 7 p.m.; $22), Nutcracker Suite (Kennedy Center; 8 p.m.; $39+), Martin Sexton (AMP at Pike and Rose; 8 p.m.; $35+)
