St John’s Christmas Toy Drive. Through Dec 12. You can be an angel by donating gifts, books, or gift cards for any age child. If you have questions, contact Patty Cole at PattyCole@me.com. 202-347-8766. St. John’s Church, Lafayette Square, 16th and H sts. NW. stjohns-dc.org Special Celebration for the 6th Night of Chanukah. Dec 13, 6:30-8:00 PM. The National Museum of American Jewish Military History, The Jewish War Veterans, and the Jewish Study Center invite you to a Special Celebration for the 6th night of Chanukah. NMAJMH 1811 R St. NW. Free. RSVP’s suggested to Mary Westley at mwestley@nmajmh.org or 202-265-6280 by Dec 12. FLORENCE-Christmas Music of the Trecento. Dec 14-23. In 14th-century Florence, lay religious fraternities began incorporating vernacular ceremonial songs known as laude into their worship. This popular form entered the homes of the city’s courtiers, learned clerics, and middle-class urbanites. Hear these stirring laude performed along with cheerful dances and polyphonic works in joyous celebration of the season. With vocal ensemble Trio Eos, multi-instrumentalist Christa Patton, and period strings and winds. $50. Folger Elizabethan Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu An Irish Carol at Keegan Theater. Dec 1431. An Irish Carol follows one evening in the life of David, a wealthy pub owner who has distanced himself from others and lost touch with his own humanity in the interest of self protection and material success. But on this Christmas Eve-challenged by a voice from the past, provoked by those in this present, and faced with the reality of lonely future-David’s life may change forever. An Irish Carol is a modern fable, told with the biting humor and incisive candor of its Irish playwright. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 703-892-0202. keegantheatre.com Irish Christmas in America. Dec 15, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. This holiday, bask in warmth, humor, and dazzling music, singing, and dancingall hallmarks of their Irish Christmas concert. Bridging the Old and New Worlds, this popular annual event returns for its 7th season at Nat Geo, featuring a stellar lineup of traditional musicians. Welcome first-time guests Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs-adding Scottish flavor to the lineup-and Shannon Lambert-Ryan, leader of the Philly-based Celtic group Runa. Produced by Oisin Mac Diarmada of Teada. $30. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. events.nationalgeographic.com
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