The spice is right.

SHOP
Uncle Brutha’s Pop-Up Holiday Shop
What: Fiery sauces of all heat levels at the local sauce-maker’s festive boutique.
Why: You’ll take heat.
When: Thru Dec. 31. Mon.-Fri., noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1813 18th St. NW, at Swann St. (202-546-3473).

Pajama Party
What: Pink bubbly, small bites, and discounted lingerie in both naughty and nice varieties.
Why: You’re packing for a sleepover.
When: Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Sisters3, 2729 Wilson Blvd., Clarendon (703-525-3333).

SEE
Les Misérables
What: Signature Theatre vamps the classic with a riveting industrial production.
Why: You say you want a revolution.
When: Thru Feb. 22. Tues. & Wed., 7:30 p.m.; Thurs. & Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 & 7 p.m.
Where: 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington (703-573-7328).

Drive-In Theaters & Portraits
What: Hiroshi Sugimoto uses long exposures to capture the eeriness of old-school screens.
Why: You call shotgun.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hemphill Fine Arts, 1515 14th St. NW, at Church St., 3rd flr. (202-234-5601).

SMOOCH
Under the Mistletoe
What: Buy a bag, grab a lover, and get merry.
Why: There’s already plenty hanging over your head.
When: Mon.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Johnson’s, 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, at Van Ness St. (202-244-6100).