Happy weekend, DC! Carol or dance this weekend at Georgetown Jingle’s concert pop-up, or at Step Afrika!’s pumped-up step show. Plus, there’s holiday fireworks and karaoke at the Wharf.   Best Things to Do This Weekend December 4-7 “Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.” This high-energy dance showcase highlights the African American tradition of stepping. Expect spectacular flips, stomps, and choreography set to hip-hop holiday beats. The performance is interactive, so you’ll be on your feet along with DJ Nutcracker (Fri through December 23, $59+, Southwest DC). Georgetown Jingle. Georgetown Jingle rings in winter cheer with 15 pop-up outdoor choral, jazz, and RB performances across 11 neighborhood locations. Neighbors can listen in on a concert at locations such as Georgetown Lutheran Church, Maman Streatery, and 1310 Kitchen and Bar (Sat, free, Georgetown). Holiday Boat Parade and Party at the Wharf. Every December, The Wharf sets the sky and Washington Channel aglow with festive fireworks, and a shimmering fleet of more than 60 decked-out boats. In addition to the must-see parade, visitors get to meet Santa, craft ornaments, snap photos of a holiday tree built with Jack Daniel’s barrels, drink hot toddies, and sing along to carols at karaoke (Sat, free, Wharf). Heurich Christmas Markt. If you are looking to shop small, you’ll love Heurich House Museum’s traditional Christmas Markt. History, mulled wine, and German inspiration come together in their Castle Garden for a weekend of gift-finding and craft-making. You can browse more than 45 small-scale makers, visit a mini craftsmanship exhibition, and munch on German snacks (Thurs-Sun, $12+ for adults, $2 for children under 15, Dupont Circle). “Rules for Living” at Round House Theatre. If you’re looking to laugh your way into the holidays, then Rules for Living—a comedic play that had a hit debut in London—is a good option.  The production gives theatergoers a front-row seat to the mayhem of family gatherings and Christmas meltdowns (through January 4, $50+, Bethesda). Related November Culture Guide: 44 Things to Do in the DC Area Want More Things to Do? Arts and culture: Practice mindfulness at a Finding Awe workshop. The 90-minute sessions give gallery visitors a close-up look at Giovanni Paolo Panini’s architectural paintings from Rome (Fri-Sat, free, but registration required, National Gallery of Art). The Del Ray Artisans’ Fine Art and Fine Craft Holiday Market showcases artworks from local painters, sculptors, ceramicists, and more (Fri through December 21, free, Alexandria). Gaze at a waterfront parade across the Potomac River featuring vivid sailboats and powerboats (Sat, free, Alexandria). Sip wines at Maryland’s Big Cork Vineyards while viewing a new sustainable art exhibit by local creative Kanye Tomiwa (Sat-Sun, free, Rohrersville). Shop seasonal home decor, ornaments, crafts, and other gifts from more than 70 local small-business vendors at the Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair (Sun, free, Silver Spring) Community and heritage: Attend the lighting of the Library of Congress’ literature-themed Christmas tree, and then check out their Hanukkah Menorah, and sit in on library talks after hours (Thurs, free, but timed-entry passes required, Library of Congress). Stroll through 500,000 dazzling lights at the Washington DC Temple (Thurs-January 1, free, Kensington). Shop a selection of Nordic books, sweaters, cheeses, coffee, chocolates, and linens at the Norwegian Festival (Fri-Sun, free, but registration required for indoors, walk-ins limited, Fairfax). Discover traditional Native arts, beadwork, sculptures, and more at the Native Art Market (Sat, free, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian). Theater and shows: See Pakistani American theater director Adil Mansoor’s Amm(i)gone— an adaptation of classic play Antigone that explores his personal journey (Thurs-Sat, $35 for adults, $15 for youth and students, College Park). Get ready to laugh at all-things holiday with the Washington Improv Theater at Studio Theatre (Fri through December 28, $20, Logan Circle). Music and concerts: Folger Consort performs merry melodies dating back to 15th century Spain and Portugal in Resplendent Joy (Fri through December 14, $20+, Capitol Hill). Head to Wolf Trap for a Holiday Sing-A-Long featuring local music troupes and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band (Sat, free, Vienna). Bites and beverages: Catch the final days of DC Cocktail Week. Attend a tasting, happy hour, or mixology class around town (through Sun, prices vary, multiple participating locations). Things to do with kids: Families can take a holiday train ride, warm up with hot chocolate, and listen to live carols at Winter Festival (Sat, free, National Arboretum). Families—and their pets—can catch live music performances, meet Mr. Claus, and ride a holiday train at The Lodge (Sat, free, Arlington) If you enjoyed these events, please don’t forget to share this post with a friend on social media, and sign up for our newsletter for more things to do.The post 21 Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less