Basketball: The Washington Wizards play the Milwaukee Bucks. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW]
Madrigal Singers: A performance of seasonal music with organist Michael Lodico. [12:10 p.m. St. John’s Church, 1525 H St. NW]
Lucy’s Legacy: Human origins scholar Donald Johanson discusses his new book. [7:30 p.m. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW]
The Capitol Jazz Project: Students from six D.C. middle schools perform. [6 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
McLean Symphony Festival Singers: A free performance of holiday music. [5:30 p.m. Willard InterContinental, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
The Phoebe Morris Portrait: A lunchtime discussion of the Federal Period painting. [12:30 p.m. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW]
Artful Animals: A family-friendly exhibition of African animals in artwork. [10 a.m. National Museum of African Art, 950 Independence Ave. SW]
Bilateral Engagement: A collaborative sculpture exhibit including the Washington Sculptors Group. [10 a.m. Art Museum of the Americas, 201 18th St. NW]
Steve Byrne: Comedian from “The Real Wedding Crashers” and “The Tonight Show” performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
New Works Reading: Students from American University’s Department of Performing Arts present their works. [8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Underground scene Elvis Perkins in Dearland: Folk rock band plays with Bowerbirds. [8 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]
Deleted Scenes: Local rockers plays with Bottle Up & Go and New Rock Church of Fire. [8:30 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]
