Photo by Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie.

TRIVIA: The Economist is hosting a Pub Quiz at The Pour House (319 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) this evening. U.S. Economics Editor Greg Ip will read off questions about history, current events, pop culture, and more, and other members of The Economist staff will be in attendance. Register to attend. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free.

TALK: Martha Stewart gives an interview and presentation on American style when she sits down with Marc Pachter, Interim Director of the National Museum of American History, at DAR Constitution Hall (1776 D Street NW) tonight. 7 p.m. Tickets: $36.50.

COMEDY: Actor and comedian Russell Brand brings his wacky and mildly offensive British wit to the Patriot Center (4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax). 8 p.m. Tickets: $25-$45.

>> Craig Robinson, also known as Darryl on The Office, performs musical comedy as Craig Robinson & The Nasty Delicious at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington) tonight. Shows at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $30.

MUSIC: Mike Doughty and His Band Fantastic play the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) with Moon Hooch. 7 p.m. $25.

>> Also check out the Weekly Music Agenda for a ton of other options.

POETRY: Hear spoken word poetry about struggles with smoking at Smokin’ Words with Regie Cabico, Liz Prescott, Amy Saidman, Gowri K., and J.T. Bullock at Busboys and Poets (2021 14th Street NW) tonight. 9-11 p.m. Free.

FITNESS: Check out some new Nike products while you enjoy cheese and wine at the Nike Chicks-n-Kicks event at Pacers in Arlington (3100 Clarendon Boulevard) tonight. There will also be gift bags and raffles. 7-9 p.m. Free.