A little of diss, a little of dat.

DANCE
Dissident Display Holiday Party
What: View art by Christopher Dubia, shimmy, and enter raffles at the gallery’s Nightmare Before Christmas-themed party.
Why: Feel animated.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: 416 H St. NE, b/t 4th & 5th Sts. (202-332-3346).

GO
Free Skiing
What: Ski or snowboard the slopes with free lift tickets to celebrate opening weekend.
Why: Powder your toes.
When: Thurs., noon-4:30 p.m.
Where: Canaan Valley Resort, Davis, West Virginia (800-622-4121).

STRETCH
SomaFit Holiday Health Fair
What: Take fitness classes, get a massage, and nab goodie bags all for free.
Why: Soma kind of wonderful.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2121 Wisconsin Ave. NW, b/t Hall Pl. & 35th St. R.S.V.P. to 202-965-2121.

BUY
Craft Mutiny Holiday Trunk Show
What: Twelve vendors sell cool crafts, from leather cuffs to jazzy holiday cards.
Why: It’s a booty-ful day.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Design Within Reach, 3307 Cady’s Alley NW (202-339-9480).

DO
Gilding Lily
What: Socialite author Tatiana Boncompagni reads and signs the perfect holiday read.
Why: It’s a gift that’ll be golden.
When: Fri., 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Urban Chic, 7126 Bethesda Ln., Bethesda (301-657-0290).