Friday, Dec. 7
Celebrate Pearl Harbor Day at the U.S. Naval Heritage Center, which is holding a commemorative ceremony to mark the “day which will live in infamy.” There will be a wreath-laying at noon, followed by a discussion led by George Victor, the author of The Pearl Harbor Myth: Rethinking the Unthinkable.

The U.S. Naval Heritage Center and U.S. Navy Memorial are located at 701 Pennsylvania Ave. The event is free to the public. For more information, call 202-737-2300. Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial (Green and Yellow lines).

Saturday, Dec. 8
“The Nation’s Capital Christmas” is a three-hour walking tour that will highlight the Capital’s Christmas celebrations and traditions. This walking tour will include many important parts of D.C. Christmas history, like the White House Christmas tree, the Church of the Presidents, the Renwick Gallery of Arts and Crafts and the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum.

“The Nation’s Capital Christmas” walking tour begins at 2 p.m. outside of the White House exit of the McPherson Square Metro stop. The tour costs $15 and includes admission to the D.A.R. Museum. For more information, call 202-484-1565. Metro: McPherson Square (Red line).

Sunday, Dec. 9
Acumen Solutions is hosting a “Jingle All the Way 10K” run this morning to benefit the SEED Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for under-privileged students. The course follows the Potomac River, snakes around the tip of Hains Point and continues through East Potomac Park. Following the race, an awards ceremony and reception will take place.

The Acumen Solutions Jingle All the Way 10K begins at 8 a.m. at West Potomac Park. The park is located west of 17th Street and south of Constitution Avenue. For more information, call 202-426-6841. Metro: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange lines).

Monday, Dec. 10
Renowned trumpeter Dave Detwiler is performing his “A Prelude Christmas” concert with the group Prelude at Blues Alley. This concert will feature many classic songs — get ready for “Jingle Bells” — and more modern Christmas songs. Prelude is made up of professional musicians who are present or former members of DC-based military bands.

“A Prelude Christmas” concert will begin at 8 p.m. The concert tickets cost $18 and are available at the door. It is within walking-distance of Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW. For more information, call 202-337-4141.

Tuesday, Dec. 11
Ring in the holidays with the Carol Ringers and Peace Ringers during their free concert at the Kennedy Center. The show will feature classic, popular, traditional and original holiday songs — and make sure you check out the esteemed concert hall’s festive decorations while you’re there.

The Carol Ringers and Peace Ringers concert begins at 6 p.m. The concert is free to the public. For more information, call 202-467-4600.

Wednesday, Dec. 12
Calling all Boyz II Men fans — the band is reuniting for a concert that will definitely bring back memories. For some old-time favorites (who’s up for a little “I’ll Make Love to You” or “End of the Road?”) and a few new originals, make sure you’re at the Birchmere Music Hall on Wednesday.

The Boyz II Men concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Birchmere Music Hall. Tickets cost $49.50. For more information, call 703-549-7500.

Thursday, Dec. 13
For a new spin on the traditional sounds of Christmas music, head over to A Celtic Christmas at the Dumbarton United Methodist Church. The concert will highlight Christmas traditions from Ireland and the British Isles, featuring The Linn Barnes & Allison Hampton Celtic Consort as the main performers. It will include a variety of instruments such as bagpipes, harp, flute and lute.

A Celtic Christmas Concert will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dumbarton United Methodist Church at 3133 Dumbarton Ave. Tickets cost $26 for students. For more information, call 202-965-2000.