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The defending NBA Champion Boston Celtics are coming to town. The Celtics, led by the trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers last year to win the title; now, they face Caron Butler, Antawn Jamison, and the Washington Wizards. Learn more...

This holiday season, a jubilant cast of children celebrate the controversial Church of Scientology in uplifting pageantry and song. Portraying Tom Cruise, the intergalactic ruler Xenu and a dancing brain, among others, the Obie Award-winning play explains and dissects the actual teachings of Scientology against the candy-colored backdrop of a traditional nativity play. Learn more...

Altar Boyz, the new musical comedy and critically acclaimed hit of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, is the hilarious account of a struggling Christian boy-band (with one nice Jewish boy) looking for their big break in the Big Apple. With angelic voices, sinfully spectacular dancing and a touching story, Altar Boyz will rock the masses of all denominations! Learn more...

In this two-man musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers' audition for their new project: a big, splashy musical about printing press inventor Johann Gutenberg (not actor Steve Guttenberg!). The show was recently nominated for the 2007 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical and for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical by the Outer Critics Circle. Learn more...

Tautly written drama Blackbird dares the audience to rethink the meaning of love stories. Una shows up unannounced at Ray's office. They have not seen each other in 15 years - not since their scandalous relationship came to a crashing halt. The play uncovers the startling secrets behind their relationship and the consequences of those secrets. Learn more...

The National Philharmonic's Messiah concerts are among the most popular seasonal performances in the area. Celebrate the holidays with the National Philharmonic Chorale and a talented cast of soloists as they raise their voices in such favorites as "The Trumpet Shall Sound," "And the Glory of the Lord" and, of course, the "Hallelujah Chorus." Learn more...

Solas Nua, the only contemporary Irish arts organization in the United States, is proud to present the Capital Irish Film Festival. The festival features a wide array of modern Irish film, ranging from features and documentaries to animation, shorts and Irish language entries. Learn more...

See over 50 individually-decorated trees dedicated to each U.S. state and territory. Warm yourself by the blazing Yule log. Do a little holiday shopping at the Decatur House Museum Shop, and hear fun, fascinating facts about the nation's most important town! This festive holiday tour is a great adjunct to a holiday season in the city. Learn more...

Explore the Washington, D.C. branch of the legendary Madame Tussauds. Featuring lifelike wax re-creations ranging from George Washington and Muhammad Ali to George W. Bush and Hillary Clinton, the museum allows visitors an interactive, full-sensory experience; they will be able to touch, see and hear major events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington attraction. Learn more...

In this darkly funny musical, two suburban parents explore how far they will go to keep themselves sane in an over-stimulated and over-medicated world. Next to Normal has just finished a successful run in New York, delighting audiences with its provocative lyrics and exciting musical score. Directed by Michael Greif (Rent). Learn more...

Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...

The DC Blues Society is throwing their Annual Holiday Party at Surf Club Live and you're invited for a night of music and fun. This year's party features Whop Frazier (vocals/bass) along with Tom Newman (guitar) and others. Learn more...

Regardless of your religious affiliation, if you enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the Christmas season from the viewfinder of your camera, this is an outing especially for you! Professionals in the City invites you to a photo safari at the Mormon Temple. You will be guided by a professional photographer in techniques of nighttime composition and shooting without flash. Imagine creating your own holiday greeting cards with your original photos of this splendid display. Learn more...

Every tricky question on this two-hour hunt involves nudity in some way, shape or sultry form. Highlights include naughty nymphs, a seamonster surfer, eye-catching codpieces, bathing beauties and the original Adonis. No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. For adults only. Learn more...

Tired of hitting the bar scene only to find yourself at the same old places, seeing the same old types of people? Professionals in the City will take you to some of the hottest places in the Penn Quarter -- the types of places you may have never known existed, but which you will be proud to take your friends to and recommend to your office mates. Learn more...

Lewis Carroll's beloved story comes to life in an inventive new production. When the precocious young Alice follows a White Rabbit down his rabbit hole, she tumbles into a fantastic new world and encounters an array of curious and curiouser creatures. Ideal family entertainment, Alice will delight children with colorful escapades and characters and charm adults with Carroll's fascinating imagery and audacious wordplay. Learn more...

The Montgomery Drafthouse Comedy Theater presents comedian Alonzo Bodden for an evening of stand-up comedy. The winner of the third season of Last Comic Standing, Alonzo has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, in the Steve Martin movie Bringing Down the House, and on several TV shows. Learn more...

Have you always wanted to discover what you were meant to do? Want to learn how to write an effective grant proposal, be 100 percent irresistible or master the art of palm reading? First Class, Inc. offers a variety of short-term, no-frills seminars packed with practical information. See full event description for schedule. Learn more...

Whether you prefer weekend trips by car, cruises, adventure travel, or visits to cities in the U.S. or abroad, you have plenty to say about where you've stayed, what you've seen and where you've eaten. Learn how to turn your travel experiences and favorite destinations into easy-to-compose articles with photos that you can sell to newspapers, magazines and websites. Learn more...

Given annually by poets from diverse backgrounds, this reading celebrates Dickinson's powerful and compelling influence on American poetry. Poets artfully combine readings of their own work with tributes to Dickinson. Elizabeth Spires is the author of six volumes of poetry, most recently The Wave-Maker, as well as several books for children, including The Mouse of Amherst. Learn more...

Professionals in the City hosts a Saturday Night Singles Tennis Party. Join fellow singles to play, eat and socialize--with the possibility of finding your special someone right on the court! Whether you're a pro or just a beginner, you'll be matched with other singles for games and fun. Learn more...

Learn improvisational techniques that will tap into your sense of humor, giving you the tools to be funny in any situation. This is an excellent introduction to the world of the unscripted, providing an atmosphere for the novice to learn and play. Learn more...

Tamm E Hunt has performed in some of the world's finest venues with some of the industry's most respected musicians, including Buster Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Louis Hayes, Mulgrew Miller, and Roy Hargrove. She has released a CD titled Tamm E Hunt Live @ Birdland, and is the author of a forthcoming cookbook "Cooking with Jazz," featuring gourmet southern soul cuisine Harlem style. Learn more...

The Boomerang Party Bus presents a tour of Washington, D.C.'s hottest nightlife in the coolest neighborhoods. Ride the Boomerang party bus and let them take you to three of D.C.'s best bars, lounges and clubs for drinking, dancing, mingling and all night fun. Learn more...

The PEN/Malamud Award and Memorial Reading were established by Bernard Malamud's family to honor excellence in the art of the short story. Award recipients Peter Ho Davies (The Welsh Girl) and Cynthia Ozick (The Puttermesser Papers) will read from their latest works. Learn more...

Intellectually rigorous and challenging, the Mystery School takes you to a deeper level as you transform the life you're already living into a journey of awakening. Each class in this series focuses on a different aspect of Hindu, Buddhist and Taoist mysticism. You'll study original texts, learn ancient wisdom and apply it in a modern context. Learn more...

Mysticism is not just for the religious or the devoutly spiritual. This workshop is a 21st-century version of the ancient tradition of mysticism. Dedicated to the examination of the world's mysticism and the plethora of great masters and spiritual paths, students will study original texts and traditional mystical exercises, and deepen their awareness about "frontier science" processes. Learn more...

Twina Jazz presents the Luis Faife Quartet. Faife, an alto saxophonist and native of Cuba, has been making a name for himself with his swinging mixture of bebop and Latin jazz traditions. Learn more...

The Cavani String Quartet, winner of the prestigious Naumburg Chamber Music Award, has been described by The Washington Post as "completely engrossing, powerful, and elegant." Formed in 1984, the Cavani Quartet is named after the 19th century violin makers Giovanni and Vincenzo Cavani. They'll play chamber works by Mendelssohn, Bartok, and Szymanowski. Learn more...

Professionals in the City presents a holiday mixer at The Gin Mill in Baltimore. Located just outside historic Fells Point in Canton, this charming space just off the water is perfect for a relaxing evening. Guests can kick back and enjoy a perfect winter cocktail and some great conversation with other professionals in this "upbeat" atmosphere. Learn more...