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Ice Skating in Washington, D.C.
As temperatures drop, make the most of the cold weather! There are five ice skating rinks near Georgetown University, each with their own perk. The Washington Harbour Ice Rink (on the waterfront) is right by campus, the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink offers up-close views of giant sculptures, the Wharf Ice Rink has Washington, D.C.’s only over-water rink and the National Building Museum Ice Rink has a brand-new indoor rink. Check each for hours and price, generally $10 to $15 for about 90 minutes.
Georgetown Jingle
Holiday music is here! On Saturday, Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m., there will be 10 outdoor live music performances at respective locations in Georgetown. From soul to jazz to a capella, peruse Wisconsin Avenue and M Street to take it all in. There will also be more than 40 shops and restaurants with discounts, treats and pop-up events, including GRECO, maman and 1310 Kitchen & Bar.
NSO at The Anthem: Ugly Sweater Holiday Concert
If you like ugly sweaters and beautiful music, this is the event for you. Whether your sweater is a treasured hand-me-down, a hand-knitted masterpiece or proudly thrifted, wear it with pride at this concert of orchestral Christmas hits and and classics! Tickets are available online for the show Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m., starting at $25.
The Heurich House Museum’s Holiday Market
Are you a supporter of local craftspeople? Would you like to stroll through a museum’s “Castle Garden” with a warm drink in hand? Then visit the Heurich House Museum’s 12th annual local artisan craft market in Dupont Circle to find artist workshops, craft stations and tours between Friday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 13.