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FOOD & DRINK: It’s a salute to many people’s favorite dairy product in Zola Wine & Kitchen‘s (505 9th Street NW) cooking class, “Fromage, Formaggio, Siers, Queso, Cheese“. Sign up to learn how to prepare classics like baked mac & cheese and fondue, along with cheese pastries and Quattro Formaggi. 6:30 p.m., $55.

MUSIC: Dirty Projectors perform at the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight with Owen Pallett. 7 p.m., $20.

>> Come for the crazy fashion, come for the music, or come for both. Lady Gaga brings her Monster Ball tour to the Verizon Center (601 F Street NW) tonight. While the show is sold out, there are a few tickets up for grabs out there, if you’re willing to spend some moolah. 8 p.m.

COMEDY: Try your hand at stand-up tonight at Palace of Wonders‘ (1210 H Street NE) Open Mic Comedy Night. Doors open at 6 p.m., the laughs start at 8 p.m. Free to participate and/or attend.

TRIVIA: Head to Biergarten Haus (1355 H Street NE) for trivia, and show off your brain’s capacity for random knowledge to win prizes. Grab a seat at 6 p.m., the games begin at 7 p.m.