EVENTS Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker Nov. 23-27 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts One of the country’s fi nest presentations of the winter tale comes to DC’s prestigious venue. One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection Through Nov. 27 Hirshhorn Museum Step inside two “Infi nity Mirror Rooms” to see the world through the eyes of the most famous living woman artist. Enchant Nov. 26–Jan. 1 | Nationals Park Nationals Park transforms into a winter wonderland with a breathtaking light maze, a holiday market and ice skating. Georgetown GLOW Late Nov.–Mid-Jan. 2023 Georgetown Outdoor light art colors DC’s most historic neighborhood, allowing for photogenic seasonal strolling. OFFICIAL National Menorah Lighting: Chanukah on the Ellipse Dec. 18 | White House Ellipse The world’s premier celebration of Chanukah hosts its annual lighting ceremony. Winter Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week Mid-January | Citywide Restaurants all over the DC region o er discounted prix fi xe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner. Washington, DC Auto Show Jan. 20-29, 2023 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center The region’s largest indoor event and one of the top auto shows in the U.S. features hundreds of new vehicles from the world’s top manufacturers. We Are Made of Stories: Self-Taught Artists in the Robson Family Collection Through March 26, 2023 | Smithsonian American Art Museum Marvel at the powerful work of self-taught 20th-century artists who faced race and gender-based obstacles. This Present Moment: Crafting A Better World Through April 2, 2023 Renwick Gallery Honor 50 years of the Renwick with an expansive exhibit featuring more than 150 pieces never before displayed at the Gallery. Family Ties: Daguerreotype Portraits Through June 11, 2023 National Portrait Gallery The fi rst commercially viable form of photography is examined through the lens of fascinating family portraits. National Christmas Tree Lighting Late November/Early December White House Ellipse The 100th annual National Tree Lighting is a national tradition with an array of programming and celebrations. Entertainment Nation Debuts Dec. 9 | National Museum of American History The new permanent exhibition uses 200+ notable objects to tell the nation’s story of theater, TV and fi lm, music and sports, from Dorothy’s ruby slippers to Star Wars’ R2D2. 20 VISITORS GUIDE
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