Winter Celebration, Saxaphone, Soul and American Music Galore

Gerald Albright, a saxophone master from Los Angeles who has made several solo albums with Atlantic Records and has had several debuts in R&B, will be performing all weekend at Georgetown’ Blues Alley. 

When: Thursday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Where: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW

Cost: $43

Rescheduled once because of inclement weather, Winternational braves the cold to try its global winter celebration again. Cultural stage performances and exhibitions, gingerbread cookie decorating, hot cocoa and apple cider.

When: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m.

Where: On the Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Cost: Free

Party with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and congratulate the "Metro D.C. Finest Young Professional" honorees at “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Takes Over The Hamilton.” Live music, food, drink and silent auction.
When: Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. 
Where: The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St. NW  
Cost: $65, VIP $100 

Reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Carol King and the 1960s folk revival, Patty Larkin is known for her creative songs.

When: Friday, Jan. 10 at 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m.

Where: Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St., NW

Cost: $20-$25

“Alternative soul music from the heart, for the heart.” A recent finalist on The Voice and preparing to release a new studio album this year, Nicholas David graces the stage of The Hamilton Live. 

When: Friday, Jan. 10 at 8:30 p.m.

Where: The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St. NW  

Cost: $22.50 in advance, $24.50 at door

Country and Bluegrass artist Jim Lauderdale will bring his music garnering him the title of “artist of the year” from the Americana Music Association in 2002.

When: Saturday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m.

Where: Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St., NW

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at door

Backyard jam session turned regional music group, Dead Men’s Hollow, mixes bluegrass, country, blues and gospel to make Wammie-award-winning modern and traditional American music. Spend your Sunday afternoon at this all-ages show.

When: Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m., doors at 2 p.m.

Where: Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St., NW

Cost: $10