It's the last weekend before Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa week begin.

Driving the news: Get into the holiday spirit with a nightly tree lighting show at National Harbor or Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon.

Here are three multicultural holiday events to attend:

🖤 The Spirit of Kwanzaa: Enjoy a showing from the Dance Institute of Washington's longest-running production 6pm Friday and 3pm Sunday at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE. Tickets are $30.

🕎 "A Hanukkah Carol, or Gelt Trip! the Musical": There are two more weekends to watch the Jewish and modern-day take on "The Christmas Carol" at the Round House Theatre in Bethesda. Tickets start at $50.

🎷 The Gospel of Christmas According to Jazz: Enjoy an evening of holiday jazz music 7pm Saturday at 19th Street Baptist Church in Crestwood. Tickets are $25.

More things to do this weekend

🎻 Handel's Messiah Live: Watch a D.C. holiday-favorite symphony and choral performance Thursday night through Sunday at The Kennedy Center. Tickets start at $25.

🎵 "The Hip Hop Nutcracker": Watch a hip-hop rendition of the Christmas classic Friday through Sunday at the National Theatre. Tickets start at $85.

🎶 Lilith Fest: Listen to local musicians pay tribute to Sarah McLachlan's 90's Lilith Fair Festival 7:30pm Saturday at The Atlantis. Tickets are $20.

🎞️ European Union Film Showcase: It's the last weekend to catch a film including the closing night screening of "The Room Next Door" at 7pm Saturday at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring. Tickets are $15.

🎭 "Life of Pi": Watch the Broadway adaptation of the best-selling novel now through Jan. 5 at The Kennedy Center. Prices vary.

Worthy of your time: Toast with a holiday tea around the city or check out a recently opened bar.

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Here's what's new on Peacock, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Max.

What we're watching: A dark comedy about a woman who finds out her former lovers are dying, a biopic about a little-known World War II unit, and the second season of "Dear Santa: The Series."

Max's pick of the week

"Laid" available now on Peacock

Behind the scenes: This dark rom-com about a woman who investigates the deaths of her former lovers is based on an Australian show of the same name.

What they're saying: Executive producer and series star Stephanie Hsu discussed what it was like to be a part of a show with an unusual premise.

• "In this world where there's so many stories and so much content, if you can create something that is a little bit different, it is such a thrill to take a big swing," Hsu tells Axios.

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"The Six Triple Eight" available Friday on Netflix

The intrigue: Directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, this film depicts the first and only Women's Army Corps unit of color to be stationed in Europe during World War II.

Fun fact: One of the last surviving members, 104-year-old Fannie McClendon, lives in Arizona.

"Dear Santa: The Series" season 2 available now on Hulu

State of play: This docuseries about the USPS' Operation Santa program returns with the stories of five young children who write letters to Santa and the "elves" who help these wishes come true.

More to watch

"Aaron Rodgers: Enigma" on Netflix

• This three-episode series documents the four-time NFL MVP's life off the field during his rehab from the Achilles injury he suffered last season. Available now

"What If…?" season 3 on Disney+

• The third installment of Marvel's animated anthology series will be released over eight days. Available Sunday

"Virgin River" season 6 on Netflix

• Taking place during the lead-up to Mel and Jack's spring wedding, the sixth installment will uncover secrets from Mel's father's past, which will transport viewers to Virgin River in the 1970s. Available now

"Fast Friends" on Max

• Whitney Cummings hosts this four-episode game show where contestants are quizzed on all things "Friends." Available now

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