>> Russell Banks, author of The Sweet Hereafter and Affliction, will be at Politics and Prose at 7 p.m. to read from and sign copies of his new novel, The Reserve.

>> The Wizards take on the Raptors tonight at the Verizon Center. Tip-off is at 7 p.m., and tickets can still be had by calling the box office at 202-661-5050.

>> Technically this event is tomorrow at noon, but reservations are required to take a free tour of the Wilson Building’s City Hall Art Collection being led by local artist Ellyn Weiss. RSVP to beth.baldwin@dc.gov to reserve a space, take a long lunch and meet at the receptionist’s desk on the first floor near the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance at 1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW. ID is required to enter the building.

>> Cork, the new wine bar on 14th Street NW in the old Sparky’s space, celebrates its grand opening tonight. Stop by to check out the renovated space and sample one of 35 wines by the glass and 130 bottles from small producers around the world.

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