Brain Food

1. NPR’s Jazz Piano Christmas: Join National Public Radio and the Kennedy Center when top jazz pianists and other musicians (including Ellis Marsalis) perform their favorite holiday songs.

Where: The Terrace Theatre, The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW

When: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 4

Info: $40; 202-467-4600; www.kennedy-center.org

2. San Francisco Ballet: In celebration of their 75th anniversary, the Ballet dances a double bill in Washington: “Giselle,” with music by Adolphe Adam and choreographed by the company’s artistic director Helgi Tomasson and three selected ballets from the company’s repertoire (see Web site for details).

Where: The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28-30; 1:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30

Info: $29-$99; 1-800-444-1324; www.kennedy-center.org

 

3. International Flamenco Festival: A three-week festival of outstanding international, national and local artists and a program of interactive demonstrations for the family.

Where: Gala Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW

When: Through Dec. 7

Info: $20-$30; 1-800-494-8497; www.galatheatre.org