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🌱 Patch AM: Which DC holiday experiences should be on your must-do list?
Coming up: Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert on the Washington Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Which DC holiday experiences should be on your must-do list?
Also on today's calendar: Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert and 9 more events.
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- Friday: Showers early in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 24 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 45, low: 36.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 53 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cheeriest Places to Celebrate the Winter Holidays (bethpagenewsgram.com) — Washington gets a full spotlight here, with a packed lineup of holiday theater, outdoor markets, ice skating rinks, and light displays from Ford’s Theatre to Nationals Park and CityCenterDC. The piece also compares DC’s festive offerings with other winter and warm-weather destinations, giving you ideas if you’re staying local or planning a holiday getaway.
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★ Featured events ★
- Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert
St. Ann Catholic Church, 4101 Yuma St NW, Washington
7:30 pm - Christ mas Toy Giveaway
7929 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
10:00 am - Washington Master Chorale's Holiday Concert
Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St NW, Washington
5:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Thursday Improv & Sketch Comedy Show
The DC Arts Center (DCAC) , 2438 18th St NW , Washington
7:00 pm - Christian Finnegan (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
7:30 pm - Comedy Holiday Extravaganza
Kelly's Irish Times , 14 F St NW , Washington
8:00 pm - Jess Hilarious (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
8:30 pm - Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs - Friday (11AM - 7PM; Arrive by 6PM)
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center , 3750 Brown Station Rd , Upper Marlboro
11:00 am - Ugly Sweater Party
The Stacks , 101 V St SW , Washington
6:00 pm - Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs - Saturday (10AM - 4PM; Arrive by 3PM)
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center , 3750 Brown Station Rd , Upper Marlboro
10:00 am - Family Craft Activity: Holiday Ornaments
DAR Museum , 1776 D St NW , Washington
10:00 am - The Nutcracker - Washington
Warner Theatre , 513 13th St NW , Washington
1:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
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- Hammer & Nails Now Open in Dupont Circle —Jackie Guzman Read on Patch
- Who Is Standing Up for Human Rights Today? —Chas Smith Read on Patch
- This is your annual reminder that kittens grow up to be cats, and puppies grow up to be dogs.
If you aren't prepared for at least a decade of pet ownership, please don't get a pet for a holiday present. If you are ready for the commitment,… (Nextdoor Takoma) - Lost dog found in Petworth.
Please contact me if this is your dog. I also contacted the HomeAgain Microchip service. (Nextdoor Georgia Petworth)
- G2 Secure Staff posted a job opening for Skycap/Porter in Washington. Apply here.
- GuestServices, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Hand at Columbia Island Marina in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.
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