Looking for family-focused events around Washington this week?
From a talk on education reform to comedic theater, there's plenty to do when it comes to opportunities for learning and fun. Read on for a rundown of what to do this week.
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Education 20/20: Ian Rowe and Michael Barone
First up is this free lecture on education policy, hosted and sponsored by the conservative Hoover Institution, from two policy advocates.
Ian Rowe, CEO of public charter school nonprofit Public Preparatory Network, argues for the inclusion of family structure in measures of student achievement.
Michael Barone, conservative analyst with the American Enterprise Institute, explores the ways gifted students have been let down by school systems, and what might be done about it.
When: Tuesday, December 11, 4-6 p.m.
Where: The Hoover Institution, 1399 New York Ave. NW, #500.
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
Selfies with Santa 2018
Next, Anacostia Arts Center hosts "Selfies with Santa," where visitors of all ages can get their picture taken with the man himself. There will also be hot drinks, music and art, plus shopping and activities for the young ones.
When: Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE
Price: Free
Click here for more details, and to get RSVP
The 2018 Christmas Revels: An Elizabethan Winter Celebration
Finally, spend your part of your weekend with Queen Elizabeth I of England and her cohorts when they visit Lisner Auditorium. A cast of a hundred will help put on a show of high and low comedy, town and country folkways, Renaissance music, carol sing-alongs, and dancing in the aisles.
When: Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. (more showtimes available)
Where:
George Washington Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW
Price: $12
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
