It's John Cena mania in D.C.

Zoom in: WWE will take over downtown with a free fan fest event ahead of the main event.

• The fan fest will be on F Street Northwest between 6th and 7th streets, featuring food trucks, official WWE merch, live DJ performances and entertainment. It runs 2:30- 6pm.
• Registration is required but free.

More things to do:

🎤 Andrea Bocelli is performing at Capital One Arena on Sunday night as part of his 2025 North American tour. Tickets online

🎅 "An Irish Carol," set in a modern Dublin pub as an homage to the classic Dickens novel, returns to the Keegan Theatre on Thursday night through Dec. 28. Tickets online

📸 The National Museum of Women in the Arts opens a new photo exhibit that tells the stories of women's lives in the mid-20th century. The 21 works are by Ruth Orkin. Exhibit opens Friday

🍻 There's a holiday bar fest at Navy Yard on Saturday 12-8pm, with specials at The Bullpen, Royal Sands and nine other spots. Tickets

🕎 The National Menorah lightning ceremony on the White House Ellipse takes place Sunday, the first night of Hanukkah. Free tickets

🎁 A holiday makers market will be held Sunday at The Wharf, with handmade goods organized by Riverside Baptist Church. 11:15am-3:15pm.