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Continued From Page 27 Hambly, Seán Gavin, Brian Cunningham and Seán Mc Elwain, as well as first-time guests Aaron Jones of Old Blind Dogs and Shannon Lambert-Ryan of the Philadelphiabased Celtic group Runa. 3 and 7 p.m. $30. Grosvenor Auditorium, National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-8577700. ■ The Children’s Chorus of Washington will present “World Holiday Celebrations,” featuring the Bel Canto Chorus, Concert Chorus and Young Men’s Ensemble. 4 p.m. $25; $10 for alumni and children ages 12 and younger. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-237-1005. ■ The Cathedral Choral Society’s annual “Joy of Christmas” concert will feature the world premiere of a Christmas carol by British composer Ben Parry and performances by the Washington Symphonic Brass, the Langley High School Madrigal Singers, organist Todd Fickley and carillonist Edward Nassor. 4 p.m. $30 to $65. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. 202-537-2228. A family-oriented matinee will be presented at noon; the regular performance will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m. ■ Georgetown Lutheran Church will host a Christmas carol singalong with organ accompaniment. 5 p.m. Free. Georgetown Lutheran Church, 1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-3642. ■ The 21st Century Consort will present Jon Deak’s “The Passion of Scrooge or a Christmas Carol” and Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.” 5 to 7 p.m. $20. Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-3030. ■ Middle C Music will host a guitar, alto saxophone and piano recital by students of Alicia Kopstein-Penk and Gary Joynes. 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■ The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa will present “Beautiful Africa: A New Generation” as part of a five-month U.S. tour. 6 p.m. Free. Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 1615 3rd St. NW. 202-667-1833. ■ The U.S. Navy Band will present its
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Events Entertainment annual holiday concert. 7:30 p.m. Free; tickets required. DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St. NW. navyband.navy.mil. The concert will repeat Sunday at 3 p.m. ■ Avant-garde saxophonist Anthony Braxton will perform with the Diamond Curtain Wall Quartet and jazz pianist Jason Moran. 7:30 p.m. $38. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■ British violinist Peter SheppardSkaeved will present a lecture/demonstration focusing on the Niccolò Paganini collection at the Library of Congress. 2 p.m. Free; tickets required. Coolidge Auditorium, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202-707-5502. ■ Art historian David Gariff will discuss the life and career of Italian painter, philosopher and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini. 4 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Film ■ The ITVS Community Cinema series will screen the documentary “Beauty Is Embarrassing,” about visual artist Wayne White. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations recommended. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-939-0794. Performances ■ Vision Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present a “Holiday Extravaganza.” 4 and 7:30 p.m. $20. Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 202-399-7993. The performance will repeat Sunday at 4 and 7:30 p.m. ■ Busboys and Poets will present a youth open mic night. 5 to 7 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Puerto Rican flamenco dancer Estela Velez de Paredez will present her awardwinning dance company Furia Flamenca for an evening of flamenco music, singing and dancing. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Washington Post food editor Bonnie Benwick, “The Sports Reporters” co-host Andy Pollin and ABC News correspondent
Sunday, december 16 ■ Concert: The Washington Sängerbund will perform traditional German Christmas songs. 3 p.m. Free. The United Church, 1920 G St. NW. 202-331-1495. John Donvan will join other storytellers for “My So-Called Jewish Life,” featuring autobiographical tales. 8 p.m. $17 in advance; $20 on the day of the event. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877435-9849. ■ The Capital City Showcase will feature musician Jacob Panic, storyteller S.M. Shrake and comedians Sara Armour, Ralph Cooper, Brian Fishbach and Man on the Street DC. 10 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. District of Columbia Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. capitalcityshowcase.eventbrite.com. Sales ■ The 22nd annual “BZB Holiday Gift & Art Show” will feature holiday items, collectibles, toys, clothes and jewelry. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Shiloh Family Life Center, 1510 9th St. NW. 202-6104188. The sale will continue Dec. 22. ■ The seventh annual Upshur Street Handmade Art & Craft Fair will feature items from 25 local artisans and entertainment by area musicians. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Sunday, Dec. 16
Sunday december 16 Class ■ Guest teacher Daniel Hickman will host “Vinyasa for the Exalted Warrior Foundation,” a community yoga class. 1 to 3 p.m. $5 donation suggested. Lil Omm, 4708 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-248-6304. Concerts ■ Pianist Mayu White, soprano Adrienne Neal and tenor Reginald Bouknight will perform a Christmas concert. 1 p.m. Free. Divine Science Church, 2025 35th St. NW. 202-333-7630. ■ The Choral Arts Society of Washington will present “A Family Christmas,” featuring special guests Santa, Frosty and Rudolph. 1 p.m. $45. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The National Gallery of Art’s annual “Holiday Caroling” singalong will feature the Central Bucks High School West Choir form Bucks County, Pa. 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The Marine Brass Ensembles will perform holiday favorites. 2 p.m. Free. John Philip Sousa Band Hall, Marine Barracks Annex, 7th and K streets SE. 202-433-4011.
■ The Church of the Holy City will present “The Holy Advent: An Integration of Seasonal Vocal and Instrumental Music and Paintings.” 3:30 p.m. Free. Church of the Holy City, 1611 16th St. NW. 202-4626734. ■ The DC Youth Orchestra Program will present a holiday concert, featuring seasonal favorites performed by its youth and junior orchestras. 4 p.m. Free. Eastern High School, 1700 East Capitol St. NE. 202-698-0123. ■ The Children’s Chorus of Washington will present “World Holiday Celebrations,” featuring the Treble Chorus, Concert Chorus and Young Men’s Ensemble. 4 p.m. $25; $10 for alumni and children ages 12 and younger. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-237-1005. ■ Pianist Shai Wosner will perform works by Beethoven, Bartók and Debussy. 4 p.m. $20; reservations suggested. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/music. ■ The Washington Men’s Camerata will perform “Christmas With the Camerata.” 4 p.m. $25; $15 for students; $60 for family of four. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-364-1064. ■ The City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: British Music for Christmas.” 5 p.m. $15 to $50. National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW. 301-572-6865. ■ The professional Choir of Christ Church will perform music by John Gardner, John Joubert and others at “A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.” 5 p.m. Free. Christ Church, Georgetown, 31st and O streets NW. 202-333-6677. The event will repeat Dec. 23 at 11:15 a.m. ■ Middle C Music will host a piano recital by students of Gjinovefa Sako. 5 and 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■ Chamber choir Coral Cantigas will perform a holiday concert with seasonal songs from Latin America, Spain and the United States. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Dahlak Restaurant’s weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session will feature guest vocalist Christie Dashiell. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-527-9522. ■ Empire Brass Quartet with perform a holiday concert with soprano Elisabeth von Trapp. 6:30. Free. West Garden Court, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-842-6941. ■ Jazz and alternative pop musicians Brûlée will perform. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ The Axelrod String Quartet will perform works by Haydn, Barber and Mendelssohn. 7:30 p.m. $31. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-633-3030. Discussions and lectures ■ Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin will discuss her book “Transcending Darkness: A Girl’s Journey Out of the Holocaust.” Noon to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. National Museum of American Jewish Military History, 1811 R St. NW.
202-265-6280, ext. 511. ■ Avis Berman, art historian, writer and consultant for oral history at the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation, will discuss “Roy Lichtenstein: Voices From the Archives.” 2 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ Israeli writer Savyon Liebrecht will discuss adapting her story “Apples From the Desert” for the stage. 6 to 7:15 p.m. $10; $8 for students and seniors. Tickets required. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. 202-777-3251. Films ■ The Freer Gallery of Art will screen three films as part of its “Nudes! Guns! Ghosts!” series about Shintoho, the Japanese movie studio known for its exploitation films. 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Free. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000. ■ The National Museum of the American Indian will screen Silas Hagerty’s film “Dakota 38,” about spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran Jim Miller and his quest to learn about the largest mass execution in U.S. history. A question-andanswer session with Hagerty, Miller and film participant Alberta Iron Cloud will follow. 3:30 p.m. Free. Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-6803. ■ The National Gallery of Art will continue its series on Italian artist Pier Paolo Pasolini with the screening of his 1966 film “Hawks and Sparrows.” 4:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances ■ The Picnic Theatre Company will present an encore performance of Oscar Wilde’s “An Ideal Husband,” a comedy of manners about blackmail, political corruption and relationships. 2 p.m. $12; $15 on the day of the event. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. ■ “Sunday Kind of Love,” a monthly poetry event with emerging and established poets, will feature readings by Alan King and Reuben Jackson, followed by an open mic segment. 5 to 7 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. Special events ■ The Washington DC Jewish Community Center will host a knitting and crocheting party to make hats, scarves, socks and slippers for people who are homeless. 10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■ St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square, will present the “Festival of Lessons and Carols.” 11 a.m. Free. 16th and H streets NW. 202-347-8766. ■ The Washington Studio School will hold a holiday open house. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. Washington Studio School, 2129 S St. NW. 202-234-3030. ■ St. John’s Episcopal Church, Georgetown, will host “A Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols,” featuring readings and music in the tradition of King’s College Choir, Cambridge, England. 5 p.m. Free. 3240 O St. NW. 202338-1796. ■ A gala event to celebrate Scena’s See Events/Page 30