Events Near Georgetown This Week

Fried mussels, artisanal meats and snacks with $5 Duvel draft beers, $7 glasses of wine and glassware giveaways. 
What: Holiday Duvel Party at Slate Wine Bar & Bistro
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Where: Slate Wine Bar & Bistro, 2404 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. 
Cost: Free with reservation, call (202) 333-4304, or email contact@slatewinebar.com. 

What: Holiday wine tasting and meal pairing with Taberna del Alabardero, McArthur Beverages and Country Vintner.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. 
Where: Taberna Del Alabadero, 1776 I St., N.W.
Cost: $99, reservations here

Langston Hughes' gospel song-play "Black Nativity" in celebration of the play's 40th year. 
What: "Black Nativity," a gospel play by Langston Huges
When: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 to Dec. 14
Where: Duke Ellington School of the Arts, 3500 R St., N.W.
Cost: $25 to $40, tickets here

Moon bounce, face painting, crafts, DJ, Hanukkah games and pictures with Santa. 
What: Annual Toys for Tots party sponsored by the Friends of Glover Park and the Glover Park Citizens Association.
When: Friday, Dec. 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Where: Glover Park Community Center at Stoddert Elementary School, 4001 Calvert St., N.W. 
Cost: Free

Festivities with Celtic harp, flutes, pipes, and bodhran, interwoven with holiday readings, including "A Child’s Christmas in Wales." 
What: A candlelit Celtic Christmas with the Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort
When: Saturday, Dec. 14 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. 
Where: Dumbarton Church, 3133 Dumbarton St., N.W. 
Cost: $35 adults, $30 students and seniors, $17 youth, tickets here