Events/Things To Do

Fairmont Washington, D.C. Georgetown is pleased to announce its 19th annual tree lighting ceremony in the hotel’s Courtyard  beginning at 5:30pm on Tuesday, November 29.  Filled with tiny white lights and a shimmering Christmas tree, the courtyard becomes a glittering crystal garden – the perfect venue for holiday celebrations.

Families will take the chill off next to heaters as they listen to the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals perform holiday classics under the direction of  Director of Performing Arts, Neptune Pringle, III. Children will enjoy decorating holiday cards and families will be entered to win prizes.

Steve Chenevey, co-anchor on FOX 5 Morning and Good Day DC, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Santa Claus will make a special appearance with Georgie the hotel’s Canine Ambassador, and spend time listening to children’s Christmas wishes after the ceremony.

Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, which is free and open to the public, encourages all  guests to bring a gift for Horton’s Kids* –  such as Legos, basketballs, footballs, dolls, books, games or arts and crafts. The donations will help spread holiday cheer to over 500 children, ages 5 – 18.

            To secure reservations for Fairmont’s tree lighting ceremony, please visit Eventbrite:

Tree Lighting Reservations

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will also be accepting toy donations for Horton’s before and after the tree lighting ceremony from November 18 until December 14.

* Horton’s Kids empowers children growing up in one of Washington, DC’s most under-resourced communities so that they graduate from high school ready for success in college, career and life.    https://www.hortonskids.org/

Christmas Sweater Party & Animal Welfare League of Arlington Fundraiser

This one is for all you cat lovers! Join Wilson Hardware on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 4PM-7PM for an Ugly Sweater Party & AWLA fundraiser. The event will include drinks, snacks, family photo opportunities, a raffle and even a few VIP feline guests. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at AWLA.org.

Special Community Program & Candlelight Vigil

The Corner at Whitman Walker

1701 14^th Street, Washington, DC

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

DC community is invited to honor and pay tribute to those lost during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The program will include remarks and reflections from community members, Whitman-Walker leadership, Japer Bowles, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs Office, and other notable guests and activations. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. at The Corner followed by a candlelight vigil outside the building.

Sunday, December 4
World AIDS Day: A Time to Pause, Honor, and Resolve

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Whitman-Walker Health CEO, Naseema Shafi

Each December the world pauses to observe World AIDS Day, honor those affected by HIV, and resolve to end the epidemic. Despite all the pharmaceutical tools available to stop new infections and halt the progression of HIV to AIDS, a situation still exists where the benefits are not being equally shared across racial, ethnic, and regional groups of people. Ending the HIV epidemic requires a commitment to reaching those at greatest risk of contracting the virus and removing the stigma, social, and economic barriers that culminate in continued transmission and lack of access to health care. This World AIDS Day we take stock of the U.S. HIV AIDS epidemic, celebrate those working to end the epidemic and assess the work yet to be done.

Whitman-Walker has been part of the fabric of Washington, DC, and nationally for almost 50 years as a first responder and care-provider for those living with HIV; a leader in LGBTQ care and advocacy; a research center working to discover breakthroughs in HIV treatment; and one of DC’s most trusted partners during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman-Walker envisions a society where all people are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing.

What better way to celebrate a successful and fashionable year than to cheers with FGIDC!

Wednesday, December 14 | 5 – 8PM

Barkada Wine Bar
1939 12th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

Free for members and non-members

Cash bar

You may not love golf yet, but we know you love wings. On Jan 26th CitySwing invites you to learn the basics of golf in a fun, non-intimidating space while sipping on some liquid courage and eating their fan-favorite wings. For those who already love golf, get introduced to CitySwing’s top of the line technology and get some swing tips from PGA certified golf pros.

Ticket Includes:

• UNLIMITED WINGS (Cauliflower Wings are also available)

• (2) Signature Cocktails

• Door prize giveaway: (2) Two Monthly Subscriptions

RSVP for the event here

Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.

Winter Blast: A Weekend of Indigenous Games

Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 28–29, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Games can be fun as well as teach important life skills. Jeremy Red Eagle (Sisseton Wahpeton) from the International Traditional Games Society, Julia Garcia (Aymara), and members of the Native Hawaiian school Hālau O‘Aulani, share Indigenous games from the Great Plains, Bolivia, and Hawai’i.