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FOOD & DRINK: Washington Wine Academy’s DC School of Beer (1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Arlington) is offering a Brewmaster series of classes to teach you about each ingredient of the brewing process. Don’t worry if you missed the March 15th class on hops; tonight, you can dive right into the world of barley by sampling six beers that showcase the ingredient. 7:15 p.m. $58.

TALK: Jodi Picoult, author of Nineteen Minutes, Change Of Heart and My Sister’s Keeper (which was made into a movie in 2009), talks about her new novel, Sing You Home, about a same-sex couple trying to have a baby, at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW). Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 and include a copy of the book.

>> Chris Palmer, Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, discusses his experiences and recent book on wildlife filmmaking at American University’s Wechsler Theater (Mary Graydon Center, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW). This event is part of the Environmental Film Festival, which has a number of other movies and events going on tonight. 7 p.m. Free.

MUSIC: DeVotchKa and Mariachi El Bronx play the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW). 7 p.m. $22.50.

>> Cellist and Strathmore Artist-in-Residence Alicia Ward performs a selection of classical and contemporary music on the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW). 6 p.m. Free.