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.
A John Waters Christmas
The Pope of Trash and the mastermind behind retro films such as Hairspray and Cry-Baby is back at the intimate Alexandria venue to deliver his provocative comedic monologue about all things Christmas. You’ll want to leave the kids at home for this one.
The Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker
DC’s resident ballet company puts a Georgetown spin on Tchaikovsky’s tale, with dancing cherry blossoms and a heroic George Washington nutcracker to save the day.
A Christmas Carol
Before the Grinch, Christmas’s go-to grouch was Ebenezer Scrooge, the star of this tale by Charles Dickens. Ford’s hosts a performance on November 23 that includes adjusted sounds and lights as well as shows on December 4 and 13 with ASL interpretation and audio description.
The Snowman and the Snowdog
Puppets and actors (including a dog) come together for a kid-friendly play about a boy and his snow creatures that come to life. The December 6 and January 3 performances feature ASL interpreters; December 14 has gentle effects, and house lights stay on.
This article appears in the December 2025 issue of Washingtonian.
Briana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book, Black Broadway in Washington, D.C., a story that was first published in Washingtonian in 2016.
Daniella Byck joined Washingtonian in 2022. She was previously with Outside Magazine and lives in Takoma.
