Thursday, Dec. 9 U.S. Capitol Holiday Tree East Capitol Street at First Street 5 p.m., Free See the lighting of the Capitol Tree. It will be lit from dusk to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2005.
Thoroughly Modern Millie: National Tour The Kennedy Center, Opera House 2700 F St. NW 7:30 p.m., $25-$93 The show runs in nightly through Dec. 26, with Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. Call (202) 467-4600 for ticket information.
Friday, Dec. 10 Better Than Ezra 9:30 club 815 V St NW 9 p.m., $20 The band that rocked the '90s is still performing. By Metro, take U Street/Cardozo stop. Call (202) 265-0930 for details or go to www.930.com.
Monday, Dec. 13 Hanukkah Celebration Kennedy Center Millennium Stage 2700 F St. NW 6 p.m Free. A program of Hanukkah music, including Olson's "Hanukkah Cantata." Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 18 Mousetrap: Brit-Pop Dance Night Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW 9:30 p.m., $8 Call (202) 667-7960 for more information.