The countdown to Christmas has begun! Celebrate the season at Blues Alley on
Friday night courtesy of famed jazz pianist Marcus Johnson's "Holiday Jam." 8 & 10 p.m. Tickets: $35. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com
On
Friday, show up and show out at the Kennedy Center's "In the Beginning Dance Party: Holiday Jam and Silent Disco" featuring Hip Hop icons DJ Scratch and DJ Hollywood on the 1s and 2s to keep the beats flowing. Free. 7 p.m. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org
Prepare your taste buds for the 12th Annual MetroCooking DC Show on
Saturday where you'll enjoy cooking demos and book signings with top celebrity chefs; sample from over 50 local restaurants in the Grand Tasting Pavilion; wash down your fare with a local brew from the Beer, Wine and Spirits Garden; and learn new techniques and tips in the Taste Talk Workshops. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tickets: $21. Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 801 Mt Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.metrocookingdc.com
In keeping the holiday season soulful, head to The Anthem on
Saturday night for Fantasia's "Christmas After Midnight" show for an electric performance of all of her hits including some holiday jams too. Opening artist will be Demetria McKinney. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64-$84. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. ww.theanthemdc.com
Put a little Mediterranean flair in your
Sunday brunch when you head to Zaytinya for tapas and culinary delights such as menemen, duck shakshuka, and their house falafel burger. Pair your brunch with a mimosa, bloody Mary, or their authentic Turkish coffee. Brunch time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Zaytinya. 701 9th Street NW, Washington DC 20001. www.zaytinya.com
Nothing says 90s like a soulful boy band. So head to the Fillmore on
Sunday night and re-live the magic with Atlanta's own Jagged Edge, performing all of the hits we loved from "Let's Get Married" to "He Can't Love You" to "Where the Party At." 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.fillmoresilverspring.com
Looking Ahead: Gather the family on
Wednesday night and head to the Strathmore for The Hip Hop Nutcracker,which reimagines Tchaikovsky’s classic score through explosive hip-hop choreography. A dozen all-star dancers, an on-stage DJ, and an electric violinist bring the traditional Nutcracker story to life in contemporary New York City. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $28-$58. The Music Center at Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. www.strathmore.org
Life's short. Be entertained.
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