Photo by bencarrdusMUSIC: Justin Jones leaves the Driving Rain at home tonight for a solo acoustic performance at Aslyum (2471 18th St. NW). Also playing: Olivia Mancini, Josh Read, Brandon Butler, John Bustine, Chain Rubenstein, and others. 9:30 p.m., $5.
The New North Carolina Ramblers bring their old-time style to the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage tonight. 6 p.m., free.
POETRY: Show off your alliteration skills tonight at the popular weekly Busboys & Poets Open Mic Poetry Night (2021 14th St. NW location). 9 p.m., $4.
FOOD & DRINK: FireFlies in Del Ray (1501 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA) is hosting a St. George Beer Dinner tonight. For a reasonable $35, enjoy four courses: hors d’oeuvres and a golden ale, flatbread and a pilsner, pork and a brown ale, and finishing off with RIS pot de creme and a Russian imperial stout. 7:30 p.m., tickets available online.
DANCE: Learn to waltz and swing dance tonight at La Maison Française (4101 Reservoir Road NW) while you sample French wines. The event is put on by the International Club of D.C. No dance experience or dance partner necessary. 6:45 p.m., tickets are $25 for non-members.
