Special Points of Interest ENO Wine Bar (Closed Mondays)

Wine Enthusiast: 1 of 12 Best Wine Bars for Singles Happy Hour Specials, Sunday - Thursday, 5 to 7pm. Artist in residence: Marie-b Cilia De Amicis Photos, through Dec 31.

Light Up the Season is a family-friendly community fund raising event here at the Four Seasons Hotel featuring designer-decorated Christmas trees, menorahs, mantle pieces and wreaths. Each original piece is a unique collaboration between a patient of Children’s National and a notable area designer, Dec 3.

Pathway of Peace includes the National Christmas Tree and 56 others on the Ellipse of the White House, through Jan 1.

Ice Skating Around Town

♦ Georgetown’s National Harbour

♦ National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

♦ Roof of the Watergate Hotel (with cocktails)

Handel’s Messiah at the National Cathedral, Dec 1 - 3.

Holiday Sing-A-Long open air at Wolf Trap, Dec 2.

Kennedy Center Honors, Dec 3.

Georgetown Glow, the neighborhood will be glowing with public art using light as the medium, Dec 8 - Jan 7.

Eastport Annapolis Yacht Club Lights Parade, Dec 9.

Gay Men’s Chorus - The Holiday Show, Lincoln Theater, Dec 9, 16 and 17.

The Washington Revels, Christmas Revels, Lisner Auditorium, Dec 9 through 17.

Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show (Metro Cooking DC) at the Convention Center, Dec 9 and 10.

Downtown Holiday Market, along the sidewalk adjacent to the National Portrait Gallery (F Street between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) through Dec 23.

First Night Alexandria with fireworks and performances, Dec 31.

Festival of Lights (more than 600,000), on the grounds of the Mormon Temple, through Dec 31.

Zoo Lights at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, through Jan 1.

Lumia: Thomas Wilfred and the Art of Light, at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, through Jan 7.

Washington’s First and Only Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond Hotel

Renoir and Friends Renoir and Friends: Luncheon of the Boating Party focuses on The Phillips Collection’s celebrated Luncheon of the Boating Party (1880-1881) by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and the diverse circle of friends who inspired it. The first exhibition to focus on this singular masterwork in more than 20 years, it is comprised of over 40 carefully chosen works—paintings, drawings, pastels, watercolors and photographs from public and private collections around the world—that reveal the story of Luncheon of the Boating Party and the artists and patrons who were instrumental in its creator’s success. The Phillips Collection, through Jan 7.

Vermeer and the Masters of Genre Painting: Inspiration and Rivalry This landmark exhibition examines the artistic exchanges among Johannes Vermeer and his contemporaries from the mid-1650s to around 1680, when they reached the height of their technical ability and mastery of genre painting, or depictions of daily life. The exhibition brings together nearly 70 works by Vermeer and his fellow painters, including Gerard ter Borch, Gerrit Dou, Pieter de Hooch, Gabriel Metsu, Frans van Mieris, Caspar Netscher and Jan Steen, who lived in various towns throughout the Dutch Republic. Juxtaposing paintings related by theme, motif and composition, the exhibition explores how these artists inspired, rivaled, surpassed and pushed each other to greater artistic achievement. The exhibition features 10 paintings by Vermeer, many of which have not been seen in the United States since 1996. National Gallery of Art, West Building, through Jan 21.

© Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker, c. 1670–1671, oil on canvas on panel, Musée du Louvre, Paris, France.

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Washington's Newest Museum Museum of the Bible provides guests with an immersive and personalized experience as you explore the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. The Bible has made a powerful impact on our collective history and culture. It is read by people in thousands of languages all over the world now just steps off of the National Mall. Exhibits include In the Valley of David and Goliath, Christmas Illuminated, Amazing Grace, The Living Dead, The Art of Gospels and Stations of the Cross. On long term exhibit: Israel Antiquities Authority and Vatican Museums and Vatican Library. 10am to 7pm, Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm Sunday. 400 4th Street, SW.

Theater, Music and Art Theater & Music

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Ballet The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Forever Balanchine, Dec 7 through 9. Ballet 360º: The Choreographer and the Muse: The Extraordinary Relationship of George Balanchine and Suzanne Farrell, Dec 9. An American in Paris, Dec 12 through Jan 7.

Chamber Music Fortas Chamber Music, Cantus, Dec 6. KC Jukebox: Ear/Eye, Dec 8.

Classical Music NSO: Yuja Wang plays Prokofiev/Rachmaninoff’s Symphonic Dances, Dec 1 & 2. NSO: Handel’s Messiah, Dec 14 through 17.

Comedy In Conversation with Samantha Bee, Dec 1. The Second City’s “Twist Your Dickens”, Dec 5 through 31.

Dance Black Girl: Linguistic Play, Dec 1 and 2. In the Beginning, Holiday Dance Party, Dec 8.

Jazz A Jazz Piano Christmas, Dec 9. Harriet Tubman, Dec 16. Dee Dee Bridgewater’s “Memphis”, Dec 31.

Opera Master Class: Denyce Graves, Dec 4. WNO: “The Little Prince”, Dec 14 through 17.

Popular/World Music How Great Our Christmas, Dec 5.

NSO Pops ♦ Holiday Pops! Featuring Megan Hilty, Dec

8 and 9. ♦ Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration,

Dec 20. Merry Tubachristmas, Dec 11. SING! An Irish Christmas, Dec 13.

Choral Arts Society ♦ A Family Christmas, Dec 16. ♦ Christmas with Choral Arts, Dec 17

through 24. New Year’s Eve Grand Foyer Party with Vintage #18, Dec 31 (see concierge for specifics).

Theater Shear Madness, through Dec 31. Private Confessions, Dec 6 through 9. The Illusionists, Dec 27 through Jan 7.

Vocal/Choral Andrei Bondarenko, baritone with Gary Matthewman, piano, Dec 5. The Washington Chorus, A Candlelight Christmas, Dec 10 through 22. Messiah Sing A Long, Dec 23.

Youth Me...Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Jane Goodall, through Dec 13. Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Dec 19 through 31.

Arena Stage The Pajama Game, through Dec 24. Nina Simone: Four Women, through Dec 24.

Capital One Arena Andrea Bocelli, Dec 10. Hot 99.5 Jingle Ball, Dec 11. Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Dec 14.

Constitution Hall American Holiday Festival, Army Band, Dec 1 through 3. Kids Holiday Matinee, Air Force Band, Dec 8. Spirit of the Season, Air Force Band, Dec 9 & 10. Holiday Concert, Navy Band, Dec 16.

DC Improv Lil Duval, through Dec 3. Ron Funches, Dec 7 through 9. 85 South Comedy Show, Dec 10. Flip Orley, Dec 14 through 17. Merry Murder Mystery, Dec 19. Judah Friedlander, Dec 21 through 23. Finesse Mitchell, Dec 28 through 31.

Folger Theatre Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming, Dec 15 - 23.

Ford’s Theatre A Christmas Carol, through Dec 31.

Keegan Theatre Top Girls, through Dec 2. An Irish Carol, Dec 14 through 31.

MGM Resort Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Dec 6 through 9. American Pops Orchestra, Dec 15. Bruno Mars, Dec 20 and 21. Maze with Frank Beverly, Dec 29.

Mosaic Theater Vicuna & The American Epilogue, thru Dec 3. The Real Americans, through Dec 22. Step Afrika!, Dec 15 through 30. Draw the Circle, through July 24.

National Theatre Mean Girls, through Dec 3. An Evening with the Piano Guys, Dec 13 - 16. Les Misérables, Dec 20 through Jan 7.

Ronald Reagan Building The Capitol Steps, through Dec 31.

Shakespeare Theatre Twelfth Night, through Dec 20. Jazz Nights (Harman Hall), Dec 1 through 15.

Signature Theatre Crazy for You, through Jan 14.

Studio Theatre Curve of Departure, through Jan 7.

Theater J The Last Night of Ballyhoo, through Dec 31.

Warner Theatre Washington Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, through Dec 24.

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Nothing to Lose (But Our Chains), through Dec 31.

Art American Art Museum The American Art Museum records the American experience from the colonial period to today. The collection includes images from the West, impressionism, WPA murals, folk and contemporary art. (In the same building as the National Portrait Gallery.) 11:30am to 7pm, 8th and F Street, NW

Freer Gallery of Art and Sackler Gallery The Arthur M. Sackler Gallery along with the Freer Gallery are known as the National Museum of Asian Art. These galleries house the nation’s collections which include furniture, jades, bronzes, paintings, ceramics, manuscripts and sculptures from the Mid and Far East. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, Jefferson Drive and 12th Street, SW

Hillwood Museum & Gardens Experience the world of Russian imperial and French decorative arts displayed in the grand setting conceived by Hillwood’s founder Marjorie Merriweather Post, heir of the Post cereal empire. Surrounded by woodlands in the heart of Washington, DC, the 25 acre estate boasts a variety of garden pleasures. Russian Winter Festival, Dec 9 and 10. Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm 4155 Linnean Ave, NW

The Kreeger Museum The Kreeger Museum is the former home of David and Carmen Kreeger that was designed by world renowned architect Philip Johnson. The home showcases a permanent collection of 19th & 20th century paintings and sculptures including works by Monet, Rodin, Picasso, Miro, Kandinsky and others. Tuesday through Thursday by appointment only. Friday and Saturday 10am to 4pm. 2401 Foxhall Road, NW

National Gallery of Art and Sculpture Garden The National Gallery's West Building has art from the 3rd Century to present times -- a collection of over 90,000 pieces. In the newly reopened and enhanced East Wing are 20th-Century works by Miró, Magritte, van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse. With its very modern architectural design, by I. M. Pei the building is a work of art in itself. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 11am to 6pm, On the Mall, 4th through 7th Streets along Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of Women in the Arts This is the only museum dedicated solely to female artists. Representing more than 500 women from nearly 30 countries, this museum holds 2,000 of the world's most important works of art by women. The displays range from the Renaissance to Georgia O'Keeffe. On special exhibit: Magnetic Fields, through Jan 21. Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12 to 5pm, 1250 New York Avenue, NW

National Portrait Gallery The Portrait Gallery with its collection of nearly 20,000 pieces portrays men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development and culture of the USA. (In the same building as the American Art Museum.) Explore! with the Portrait Gallery (dedicated to children) and Newly reopened: American Presidents. 11:30am to 7pm, 8th & F Streets, NW

The Phillips Collection America's first museum of modern art was opened in 1921 in the home of Duncan Phillips. Discover this international treasure that is also one of Washington’s best-loved museums. On special exhibit: Art and Wellness, Creative Aging, through Dec 3. Closed Mondays, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 6pm, Thursday 10am to 8:30pm, 21st and Q Streets, NW

Museums National Air and Space Museum The Air and Space is the largest of the Smithsonian museums and one of the most visited museums in the world. See airplanes and rockets from the Wright Brothers’ plane and the Spirit of St. Louis to Apollo. Touch the moon rock on display, visit the IMAX theater or gaze at the stars in the Einstein Planetarium. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 6th Street and Independence Avenue, SW

Udvar-Hazy Center The Air and Space Museum Annex houses over 200 aircraft and 135 spacecraft. See the Space Shuttle Enterprise, the Enola Gay, an Air France Concorde and an IMAX movie. Dulles, VA. 10am to 5:30pm, parking charges apply.

National Museum of African American History and Culture The new national treasure was established by an Act of Congress, making it the 19th Smithsonian Institution. It is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history and culture. Timed passes are required, please see the Concierge. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 15th and Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of African Art The museum’s extensive collection consists of 7,000 African artworks in wood, metal, ceramic, cloth and ivory. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 950 Independence Avenue, SW

National Museum of American History Documenting our national heritage, this museum cares for 17 million artifacts, including the original Star Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers and George Washington’s field tent. The collection includes clothing, coins, food, government, military, music, sports, etc. On special exhibit: Sounding American Music, ongoing. 10am to 5:30pm On the Mall, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

National Museum of the American Indian This collection includes materials not only of cultural, historical and aesthetic interest, but also of spiritual significance. Funerary, religious and ceremonial objects associated with living cultures are displayed with the approval of appropriate tribes. On special exhibit: Native Americans in our Nation’s Armed Forces, through Jan 2018. 10am to 5:30pm, On the Mall, 4th Street and Independence Avenue, SW

National Zoo Home to approximately 2,000 animals representing nearly 400 species, of which about a quarter are endangered; our Zoo provides leadership in animal care, science, education and sustainability. Highlights include the giant pandas Mei Xian, Tian Tian and baby Bei Bei plus American bison, Asian elephants in their new home, white-naped cranes, western lowland gorillas, Sumatran tigers, cheetahs and North Island brown kiwis. Animals: 9am to 4pm and Grounds: 8am to 5pm 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Natural History Museum Some of the artifacts include, “Phoenix” a life size model of a North American right whale, prehistoric white shark and the Hope Diamond, a 45.5 carat jewel known in some circles as the eighth wonder of the world. Dinosaur Hall is closed until 2019. 1 0am t o 5 : 30pm ; On t he Ma l l , 10th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

International Spy Museum An intriguing museum that gives visitors access to the largest collection of international espionage artifacts ever put on public display. Over 600 items are on exhibit, including a WWII German Enigma cipher machine, a Soviet era shoe transmitter, an East German camera capable of photographing through walls and a Soviet era lipstick pistol. See the Concierge for VIP entry tickets, avoid the lines! 10am to 6pm excluding Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23: 9am to 6pm; Dec 10: 11am to 6pm; Dec 24: 10am to 3pm; Dec 26 through 30: 9am to 7pm and Dec 31: 9am to 5pm. (Last entry to exhibits is 2 hours prior to closing.) 8th and F Streets, NW

The Newseum The world’s most interactive museum. In its 14 galleries, 15 theaters, two broadcast studios and a 4-D time travel experience, The Newseum blends five centuries of news history with cutting edge technology and innovation. On exhibit: the largest collection of Berlin wall sections, a 9/11 exhibit with the mangled antennae from the World Trade Center, a chance to be on camera with breaking news report, the biggest collection of Pulitzer prize-winning photos, an interactive newsroom and spectacular views of the U. S. Capitol. 9am to 5pm, 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum This is America’s only national memorial to the Holocaust. The museum features permanent exhibit as well as film and temporary exhibits. Please allow 3 hours to visit this museum. 10am to 5:30pm 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW

Capital Sights Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing site of billions of U. S. dollars! Due to current construction, please inquire about new entry points. Closed Dec 22 through Jan 2. Monday to Friday 9am to 10:45am and 12:30 to 2pm; every 15 minutes for this 40 minute tour. Visitor Center: 8:30am to 3pm 14th and C Streets, SW

Library of Congress The three LOC buildings are remarkable public spaces named after Presidents who had a strong connection with the creation of the library. The LOC offers docent led tours of the magnificent Thomas Jefferson Building and discuss the history of the Library as well as the art and architecture of this historic building opened in 1897. Monday through Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm 101 Independence Avenue, SE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Visit Washington’s newest memorial to a civil rights king. Open 24 hours per day. On Independence Avenue, SW at the Tidal Basin between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.

The White House Tour reservations can be booked in advance through a Congressional office. (Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks.)

United States Capitol The Capitol building is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation’s legislature and an art and history museum. Guided tours start at the Capitol Visitor Center. Free tickets are required and distributed in advance via the internet. Monday to Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Washington Monument A 555 foot high gleaming obelisk honoring our first president. Closed until Spring 2019.

World War II Memorial The WWII Memorial is an open air tribute to America’s greatest generation. Open 24 hours per day. On the Mall at 17th Street, NW between Independence & Constitution Avenues ♦ An insider tip: Most sites become less crowded after 2pm when school groups leave. ♦ Museums and galleries are open seven days a week unless otherwise noted.

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Dec 2 7pm Columbus Blue Jackets Dec 4 7pm San Jose Sharks Dec 6 8pm Chicago Blackhawks Dec 8 7pm New York Rangers Dec 12 7pm Colorado Avalanche Dec 16 8pm Anaheim Ducks Dec 28 7:30pm Boston Bruins Dec 30 7pm New Jersey Devils

Washington Wizards Dec 1 7pm Detroit Pistons Dec 13 7pm Memphis Grizzlies Dec 15 7pm Los Angeles Clippers Dec 17 6pm Cleveland Cavaliers Dec 19 7pm New Orleans Pelicans Dec 23 7pm Orlando Magic Dec 29 7pm Houston Rockets Dec 31 3:30pm Chicago Bulls

Georgetown U Men’s Basketball Dec 7 8:30pm Howard Dec 9 2:30pm North Carolina A & T Dec 16 12:30pm Syracuse Dec 20 7pm North Texas Dec 23 12pm Alabama A & M Dec 27 6:30pm Butler

BB & T Classic Benefiting Children’s Charities Foundation

Dec 3 2:30pm GWU v. Temple 6:30pm Georgetown v. Coppin State

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Shows at 8 and 10pm Dec 1 - 3 Arturo Sandoval Dec 4 Jazz Academy Combo Youth Orchestra Dec 5 Gloria Reuben Dec 6 Nicole Henry Dec 7 - 10 Marcus Johnson Dec 11 Daniel Weatherspoon Dec 12 Eric Felten Orchestra Dec 13 Chaise Lounge Dec 14 - 17 Freddy Cole Dec 18 Dave Detwiler & the White House Band Dec 19 & 20 Tim Reynolds Dec 21 - 23 Shemekia Copeland Dec 24 Joe Herrera & Rodney Richardson Dec 26 - 31 Cyrus Chestnut Trio

Music Center at Strathmore Dec 1 8:15pm BSO: Mozart’s Mysterious Requiem Dec 2 4:30pm Symphonic Devotions Dec 3 3pm Mozart’s Requiem Dec 4 8pm Dave Koz Dec 8 8pm Canadian Brass Band Dec 10 4pm Children’s Chorus Dec 12 & 13 7:30pm Hip Hop Nutcracker Dec 15 8pm Candlelight Christmas Dec 16 8pm Handel’s Messiah Dec 17 3pm Handel’s Messiah Dec 22 8pm Great Russian... Dec 23 2 & 7pm ...Nutcracker Dec 30 3pm Salute to Vienna

Wolf Trap: Barns Dec 1 8pm Eileen Ivers Dec 3 3pm Chamber Music: 7:30pm Home for the Holidays

The Birchmere Dec 3 7:30pm Blood Sweat & Tears Dec 5 7:30pm Hot Tuna Dec 6 7:30pm Steve Earle & Dukes Dec 7 7:30pm Aaron Neville Dec 16 7:30pm Southside Johnny & Asbury Jukes Dec 18 7:30pm The Walkin Jenny’s Dec 20 7:30pm Robert Glasper Dec 21 7:30pm John Waters Dec 23 7:30pm Freddie Jackson Dec 26 & 27 7:30pm Charles Esten

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Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am to 2:30pm Dinner: Friday 6:00pm to 10:30pm Saturday 6:00pm to 10:30pm Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm to 10:00pm

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SEASONS RESTAURANT Breakfast: Monday - Friday 6:30am to 11:00am Saturday & Sunday 7:00am to 10:30am Lunch: Saturday Only 10:30am to 2:00pm Brunch: Sunday Only 10:30am to 2:00pm

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ENO Tuesday - Thursday 5:00pm to 11:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:00pm to 12:00am Sunday 4:00pm to 11:00pm

Fitness Club & Spa Use of the Fitness Club and Spa is complimentary to hotel guests. Each piece of the cardiovascular equipment has its own audio/visual system. Dip in the two-lane lap pool or the oversized whirlpool beneath a vaulted ceiling with skylights. Eucalyptus scented steam and sauna rooms are available for men and women. A wide variety of massages, facials and aromatherapy treatments are also available. Open daily from 5:30am to 10pm, cardio level available 24/7, room key necessary at all times. Spa treatments available daily 9am to 9pm

Class Schedule Mondays: Stretch, 11am Tuesdays: Cardio, 8:45am Thursdays: Cardio, 8:45am Fridays: Stretch, 11am Saturdays: Cardio, 8:15am

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Hillwood Museum

Through Jan 1.