3 seasonal events to check out in Washington this weekend

3 seasonal events to check out in Washington this weekendYves. | Photo: Robin U./Yelp
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Published on December 07, 2018

'Tis the season to celebrate.

From charity events to interactive theater, there's plenty to do when it comes to upcoming seasonal and holiday activities in Washington. Read on for a rundown of what to do this weekend.

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Holiday Market and Interactive Show!

First, join Only Make Believe and Special Olympics D.C. for a free interactive performance and holiday market.

Only Make Believe creates and performs interactive theater for children in hospitals, care facilities and special education centers. After a morning performance at the Edgewood Arts Building, explore a special holiday market with holiday treats, giveaways and a stroll through the studios of 27 artists.

When: Saturday, December 8, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: 3415 Eighth St. NE.
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register

Madison & Mistletoe 2018: A Gatsby Affair

Next, the Madison of Washington D.C. is putting on the 15th edition of its holiday event, "Madison & Mistletoe: A Gatsby Affair." The Madison of D.C. is a professional, civic, and social organization of 100 young women in the greater D.C. area, representing a broad range of careers, seeking to improve their communities and enhance their lives through volunteerism.

They invite you to arrive in your 1920s best for an evening of dancing to DJ Vicious, sipping from an open bar and supporting charity partner Playworks D.C. 

When: Saturday, December 8, 8 p.m.- Sunday, December 9, 12:30 a.m.
Where: Saint Yves, 1220 Connecticut Ave. NW.
Admission: $85
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets

Capital City Christmas Classic | 8th Annual

Finally, the Black Alumni Ball and the SVGS Foundation will host the 8th annual Capital City Christmas Classic. Two DJs will spin music for holiday sweater-clad guests at the Hard Rock Cafe. Proceeds will support scholarships to allow male high school scholars to attend historically black college and universities.

When: Saturday, December 8, 10 p.m.- Sunday, December 9 2 a.m.
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, 999 E St. NW.
Admission: $25
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets