22 Fun Things to Do in December

Celebrate the season with The Snow Queen, light displays, sing-alongs, holiday markets and a whole lot more.

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Billie Krishawn in Airness at 1st Stage/Keegan Theatre. Photo by Cameron Whitman Photography

Airness

When: Dec. 5-29

Where: 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons

In this regional premiere, a co-production with D.C.’s Keegan Theatre, Nina, a competitor in the art of air guitar (yes, you read that right), learns that victory may not be as important as what she acquires along the way.

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A Motown Christmas

When: Dec. 3-21

Where: Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington

A concert packed with tinsel-laden Motown tunes might be one of the most joyous of the year. Expect renditions of The Supremes’ “Silver Bells” and Stevie Wonder’s “Someday at Christmas.” $38. 

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Light Up Shirlington Village

When: Dec. 5, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Village at Shirlington, 2700 S. Quincy St., Arlington

Skip the mall and get your photos with Santa in Shirlington at this evening event featuring holiday tunes, horse-and-carriage rides and specials at area shops.  


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