Tuesday, Dec. 13
Art Buchwald Political satirist Art Buchwald will discuss his latest collection of essays from his humor columns over the past five years in "Beating Around the Bush."
Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Downtown 555 12th St. NW 1 p.m. 202-347-0176 Metro: Metro Center, Gallery Place-Chinatown Admission: Free
The Julliard Orchestra. The talented students of Julliard present a musical ensemble together with the Cathedral Choral Society and mezzo-soprano Jane Gilbert. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at 2700 F St. NW at 8 p.m. Call 202-467-4600 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Tickets: $20-$28
Wednesday, Dec. 14
Carol Ringers and the Peace Ringers Come get in the holiday spirit by listening to this selection of seasonal favorites by talented hand bell groups. Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 6 p.m. Call 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324 Metro: Foggy Bottom-GWU Admission: Free
Friday, Dec. 16 through Dec. 17
The Nutcracker Lyric Opera House 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. The famed Russian ballet company, The Moscow Ballet, presents their rendition of the well-loved Christmas classic. 410-481-7328 Tickets: $23-$63 at ticketmaster.com
Friday, Dec. 16 through Dec. 18
Kwanzaa Celebration with Coyaba Dance Theater Dance Place 3225 8th St. NE Friday, Dec. 16 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 18, 4 p.m. Come celebrate or learn more about Kwanzaa by watching African dance and hearing African storytelling. Call 202-269-1600. Tickets: $20; $15 students and seniors; $7 ages 17 and under
