>> Artists Virgil Marti and Pae White, whose new conceptual piece has recently been installed in the lobby of the Hirshhorn, will give a Meet the Artists talk in the museum’s Ring Auditorium. [7th St. and Independence Ave. SW, Free, 7 p.m.]

>> U Street neighborhood residents get the bait-and-switch from Mayor’s office. Until a day ago, Mayor Fenty was scheduled to meet tonight. Now the Cardozo/Shaw Neighborhood Association will settle for Deputy Mayor Neil Albert. [True Reformer Building, 1200 U Street NW, 7 p.m.]

>> After thoroughly enjoying Woolly Mammoth Theatre’s production of She Stoops to Comedy, we were pleased to hear they’ve extended the run by a week. Tonight, the cast holds a post-show discussion about the performance. [641 D Street NW, Tickets $22-52, Performance: 8 p.m., discussion following]

>> Learn more about the early days of filmmaking with a screening and discussion of work by Loie Fuller, who captivated audiences in the 1890s with moving images of dance and light. The event is part of the Phillips Collection’s Artful Evenings, taking place most Thursdays. [1600 21st Street NW, $12 exhibit admission, 5-8 p.m.]

>> Don’t forget about D.C. Comedy Fest’s opening night.

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