Walk For JFK, Service Given Lives; Get Down To Roots with Critically Acclaimed Americana

Unique merchants and holiday cheer will fill the Sphinx Club this weekend for the Junior League of Washington's annual Holiday Shops, raising money for literacy programs.
What: Holiday Shops, JLW fundraiser
When: Through Nov.24
Where: The Sphinx Club, 1315 K St. NW
Cost: Free to enter

Now for something a little more serious: How to deal with life-threatening illness with Dr. Nicholas Robert. 
What: Only in America, No One Dies
When: Nov.21 at 6 p.m.
Where: St John's Church (Blake Hall), 3240 O Street NW
Cost: Free

Friday marks the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination. Join the FreeWalkers for a 22-mile walk, from the Theodore Roosevelt memorial to JFK's grave at Arlington Cemetery, in remembrance of the president and other lives given to national service.
What: The JFK March
When: Nov.22 at 6 a.m. 
Where: Meet at Theodore Roosevelt Island before 6 a.m. for registration, and walk to Arlington Cemetery for a 2 p.m. ceremony. 
Cost: Free

Sway and bop to the music of the Americana band from Brooklyn, N.Y., Yarn. The grammy-nominated band released a new album in March. 
What: Yarn, Opening by Blair Cummins and The Hookers
When: Nov.22 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Gypsy Sally's, 3401 K St. NW
Cost: $12 advance, $15 door

Straight out of the Virginia Hills, Randy Thompson, is playing his "red dirt roots music" in Georgetown after having toured internationally this year.
What: Randy Thompson, Opening by Dave Kitchen Band
When: Nov.23 at 8 p.m. 
Where: Gypsy Sally's, 3401 K St. NW
Cost: $10 advance, $12 door