Photo by slightlyworn.PHOTOGRAPHY: Want to buy art, but don’t know where to start? Learn about how to become a collector, specifically when it comes to photography, at the Emerge Exposed panel discussion tonight at Long View Gallery (1234 9th Street NW) tonight. Speakers will include art dealer Catriona Fraser, photographer Tom Wolff and moderator Philippa Hughes from the Pink Line Project. 7-9 p.m. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: Birch and Barley (1337 14th Street NW) is hosting a whiskey and beer tasting tonight, with food pairings. At the event, you’ll be able to sample Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout, Brewdog Paradox Springbank, Dominion Millenium Oak Aged wtih Brett 2008, Superstition Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, Willett Pot Still Reserve Bourbon 94 Proof and Rendezvous Rye. Call (202) 567-2576 for tickets. 7 p.m. $35 (plus tax and tip).
>> Oyamel‘s (401 7th Street NW) Tequila and Mezcal Festival continues tonight with Ron Cooper of Del Maguey mezcal leading tonight’s tasting. 4-6 p.m. Free.
FITNESS: DC Fit Week kicked off early this morning with a free 6 a.m. kickboxing class, and continues tonight with free boot camp, body conditioning and belly dancing classes. Or, if you want to ease in to the week and hit the free classes over the next five days, check out tonight’s Opening Party at FunXion (1309 F Street NW), where you’ll munch on low calorie superfood-enhanced dishes, enjoy drink specials, and have a chance to win raffle prizes including hot stone massage, acupuncture, month of free gym membership and gift certificates. 5-8 p.m. Free.
MOVIE: The Corcoran (500 17th Street NW) presents a screening of Vincent Scully: An Art Historian Among Architects this evening as a part of the Environmental Film Festival. 7 p.m. $10.
MUSIC: The Nouveau Trio Gitan (The New Gypsy Trio) performs on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) tonight, presented by the Embassy of France. 6 p.m. Free.
>> Tres MTs plays the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Gull. 8 p.m. $20.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: Eatonville Restaurant (2121 14th Street NW) helps celebrate the “America I AM” exhibit, now at the National Geographic Society Museum, with their Food & Folklore dinner: “America I AM: The African American Imprint.” Susan Norton, director of the National Geographic Society Museum, and Michael W. Twitty, who worked on the cookbook that accompanies the exhibit, will be the speakers for the night. The three-course menu includes: Lobster and Tarragon Chowder, Oysters Herbsainte (crispy fried oysters with anisette mornay sauce and creamed collards), Carolina Smoked BBQ (with mac and cheese, brioche buns and turnip greens), and Cherry Short Cake (flaky sweet buttermilk biscuit with tart brandied cherries, fresh cream and basil). 6:30 p.m. $57.60 (includes tax and tip).
WEDNESDAY: The Rock and Roll Hotel’s (1353 H Street NE) WTF Wednesday will feature a showing of Freaks and Geeks, along with half-price burgers and $3 Nerd Juice. 7 p.m. Free.
THURSDAY: The African Art Museum’s (50 Independence Avenue SW) “Mingle at the Museum” event celebrates the Art and Soul of South Africa with soul music by Carolyn Malachi, art activities, a chance to peruse the exhibits, and South African-style hors d’oeuvres. Call (202) 633-3030 for tickets. 6:30-9 p.m. $50.
FRIDAY: Participate in the First Annual District Beer Hunt this Friday, sponsored by J Street Beer. Put together a team of four to hit 10 bars gathering clues and ordering beers in an attempt to win prizes. There will be awards for most beers found, most bars visited, best team name, and best team uniform. The games begin with check-in at RFD (810 7th Street NW) on Friday night between 7 and 11 p.m., and ends with a Post Beer Hunt Party at RFD on Saturday (party starts 8 p.m., checklists due by 10 p.m.) $20 entry fee per team.
