Photo by Alex Barth.

FOOD & DRINK: Cafe Atlantico (405 8th Street NW) hosts a “Women in Wine Dinner” tonight, featuring wine from female winemakers (who will be on hand to discuss their selections) paired with a seared scallop “ceviche,” quail and spaghetti squash, duck confit, short rib, venison leg and rum cake. The dinner takes place at 7 p.m. and costs $95 (plus tax and gratuity). Call (202) 393-0812 for reservations. There is also a free wine tasting before the meal from 4-6 p.m.

>> Jackson 20 (480 King Street, Alexandria) is throwing a Pig-a-Palooza tonight, with all-you-can-eat pulled pork shoulder, mahogany barbeque, east Carolina barbeque, ribs, potato salad, cole slaw, smoked corn, corn bread with maple butter, green bean salad, soft rolls and seasonal pies. $35 per person. 6 p.m.

TALK: Rock photographer Danny Clinch, who we interviewed today, talks about his work as a part of National Geographic’s (1600 M Street NW) four-part Music on Photography series, which will also include talks with Neko Case (December 1), Ben Folds (December 3) and Andy Summers (December 4). 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20.

>> The D.C. Chapter of the Society of the Professional Journalists hosts a talk on “The Public & The Press,” featuring a discussion on journalism and ethics with Washington Post ombudsman Andrew Alexander, former ABC News White House correspondent Stephen Taylor and former Wall Street Journal staff writer Christi Harlan at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington’s Fellowship Hall (1328 16th Street NW). 7 p.m. Free.

MUSIC: The Blow, featuring singer Khaela Maricich, performs tonight at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Blair. 8 p.m. $15.

BOOKS: Food writer Suzanne Carreiro presents a talk about her book “The Dog Who Ate the Truffle,” which explores the “local recipes and culinary traditions of” Umbria, Italy tonight at the Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street, Arlington). 7 p.m. Free.