Weekend Round Up November 21, 2013

The Georgetown Holiday Pop Shop

December 4th, 2013 at 06:30 PM | $40 online and 50 at the door | corrie@georgetowner.com | Tel: 202 338 4833 | Event Website

The Georgetown Holiday Pop Shop is a seasonal event sponsored by Georgetown Media Group, EagleBank, PamShops4You and Long & Foster. This unique evening features top local vendors in a one-stop shopping and cocktail party event. Get into the holiday spirit while you shop, drink and eat, all while benefiting the Georgetown Senior Center. This year’s event is popping up in Tony & Joe’s at Georgetown’s Washington Harbour from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Address

Tony and Joes; 3000 K St NW,

Alley Cat Studio Presents: Pat Goslee, Sally Kauffman, Lynn Putney

November 23rd, 2013 at 03:00 PM | free | alleycat.studio.gallery@gmail.com | Tel: 2023650219

Alley Cat Studio is pleased to present an exhibition of current paintings by Pat Goslee, Sally Kauffman and Lynn Putney. The exhibition explores the line, gesture and painterly compositions of three Washington DC painters.

Address

Alley Cat Studio, 29 Kings Court #6 SE, Washington, DC 20003

Grammy Winning Afro Bop Alliance at Blues Alley

November 25th, 2013 at 08:00 PM | $18 (student discount for 10pm show) | joeandafrobopalliance@gmail.com | Tel: (202) 337-4141 | Event Website

The exhilarating Afro Bop Alliance thrills audiences with their infectious polyrhythmic grooves, harmonic colorings, and improvisational flights. They won a Latin Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Recording for their 2008 album, Caribbean Jazz Project, which was also nominated for Best Latin Jazz Album at the Grammy Awards. They’ve received critical acclaim worldwide & will take the stage at Blues Alley on Monday, November 25th. Shows 8pm & 10pm.

Tickets can be found on the bluesalley.com website!

Address

Blues Alley; 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW

Tudor Tots Thanksgiving at Tudor Place!

November 23rd, 2013 at 10:30 AM | Member child: $5; Nonmember child: $8 | Event Website

Celebrate turkey day at Tudor Place. Tiny tots will enjoy an interactive story and then scour the historic mansion in search of history games and toys. After the hunt, children will make a special holiday craft to take home and enjoy period dancing to get the whole family moving.

Member child: $5

Nonmember child: $8

Adults: Free

Address

Tudor Place; 1644 31st Street, NW

Sequoia Restaurant: Thanksgiving Feast

November 28th, 2013 at 12:00 PM | $49.95 for adults; $19.95 for kids; $20 for the Unlimited Bar Package. | Tel: 202.944.4200 | Event Website

Join the Sequoia family for a Thanksgiving feast on the water that is sure to delight you and your family. With all natural poultry and stuffing galore, and selections a-plenty, this year Sequoia is offering a buffet fit for a king and a Thanksgiving you and your family are sure to remember. Seating for the Thanksgiving feast is from 12 to 7:45 p.m. $49.95 for adults; $19.95 for kids; $20 for the Unlimited Bar Package. Call 202.944.4200 to make a reservation.

Address

Sequoia Restaurant; 3000 K St NW

Christmas at Mount Vernon

November 29th, 2013 at 09:00 AM | $17 for adults and $8 for youth 6-11. | info@mountvernon.org | Tel: 7037802000 | Event Website

Holiday visitors will enjoy themed decorations, chocolate-making demonstrations, 18th-century dancing, plus a rare opportunity to tour the third floor of the Mansion. In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon for the enjoyment of his guests. Visitors can meet Aladdin the camel on the grounds.

This event takes place from November 29, 2013 – January 6, 2014 from 9am – 4pm.

Address

George Washington’s Mount Vernon; 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway; Mount Vernon, VA 22121