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FOOD & DRINK: Head to ChurchKey (1337 14th St. NW) at 6 p.m. to celebrate the launch of Schlafy Brewery. Co-founders Tom Schlafly and Dan Kopman will be on hand to chat, and will offer samples of five drafts and cask ales, and will give away free glassware. 6 p.m., free. Call 202-567-2576 for more details.

Chardonnay, a popular (though sometimes looked down upon) white wine go-to, gets its night to shine with The Wine Guys wine tasting at Borders (18th and L NW) tonight, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A selection of Chardonnays from California, France, Australia, and elsewhere will be set up for sampling, comparing, and appreciating.

GAMES: The Reef (2446 18th St. NW) double dog dares you to reach back into your childhood and revive your slot car racing skills. At 5 p.m. tonight the races begin (along with $3 High Life and PBR beers). Bring your own slot car, or borrow one of The Reef’s. Participating in the race is free.

MUSIC: Solly’s U St. Tavern (1942 11th St. NW) hosts The Four Horsemen, a collaboration of John and Paul Thornley from U.S. Royalty, Matthew Hemerlein, and Ryan Mitchell. $5, 8:30 p.m.

BOOKS: Daniel Clowes, author of Ghost World, makes an appearance at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave. NW) to promote his new graphic novel, Wilson. 7 p.m. Don’t miss our interview with Clowes.