We’re only one week out from the day the District will select its new at-large Councilmember in a special election — but that doesn’t mean you’ve run out of time to educate yourself about the candidates in the race. Hardly! And tonight is just as good a time as any; after all, who better to guide you through where the candidates stand on the issues than our own Martin Austermuhle?

Martin, along with TBD’s Bruce DePuyt, will moderate a candidate forum inside the North Hall at Eastern Market this evening. The forum, which is co-sponsored by several Capitol Hill neighborhood groups and the Ward 6 Democrats, begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all candidates. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP and submit questions in advance.

Can’t make it to the forum? There’s an after-forum gathering scheduled at Tunnicliff’s Tavern (222 7th Street SE) where you can gab about the candidates.