Step Afrika! returns to the Atlas with the Magical, Musical Holiday Step Show
Hey there!
Yes, you with the glitter smudged on your skirt and cookie crumbs on your chin: I know you have parties, white elephant swaps, and other obligatory shenanigans. But on the off-chance you find yourself with some free time, here are some ways to kill it!
Tonight, add some probiotics to your holiday wish list at Kombucha 101 in the Union Market Test Kitchen. This week, Craft Kombucha will instruct students on the basics of fermenting this funky/healthy beverage. Each student leaves with a fermentation vessel, a SCOBEY (the mushroomy alien looking thing) and a starter. The class is $50 and begins at 6 p.m. Register here.
Capitol Hill Reads meets tonight at 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi. Discussion will take place at Capital Teas on 731 8th St SE. For more info please email David.Quick2@dc.gov.
Friday, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) hosts juggler Christian Kloc for Circus District: Juggle Jam a juggling demo and workshop. All ages are welcome to this drop in workshop. Donations of $5 or more are suggested. Learn more here.
Step Afrika! returns to the Atlas Performing Arts Center with the Magical, Musical Holiday Step Show. The internationally renowned troupe comes home each holiday season with this joyous and interactive show that is fun for all ages. Tickets are $18- $40 and the show runs through December 30th. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, Sweet Spot Aerial Productions presents Shine a Light! A Solstice Circus at the Atlas. The show, about a young man who learns he has the power to bring light to dark places, features acrobats, aerialists and jugglers. (Two juggling entries in one weekend? Go Capitol Hill!) Performances are at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 to $25. Get yours here.
Sunday, teeny tiny theatre patrons are welcome to enjoy Arts on the Horizon’s Adventures With Mr. Bear at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. This theatre for the very young world premier tells the story of a young girl and her favorite stuffed animal, Mr. Bear, who play a game of hide and seek which evolves into a series of exciting adventures. The performance is best for those ages 2-5. Tickets are $10 and are available here.