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VARIETY: You’ve been to musical open mics and poetry open mics, but have you been to a variety show open mic? Head to Red Palace (1212 H Street NE) tonight for DC Variety Presents…You!, an open mic that showcases a range of talents, from sideshow, to juggling, to interpretive yak milking. Sign up here to participate, or just show up and cheer everyone on. 9 p.m. $8.

MUSIC: UkeFest is back at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda) tonight, and it’s Hawaiian-themed this year. The evening kicks off with a pre-show community ukulele jam session at 6:00 p.m., followed by performances at 7 p.m. by Keola and Moanalani Beamer, The Hula Honeys, and Bruce Hutton. Free.

DC BEER WEEK: DC Beer Week continues tonight with tap takeovers across the city, a pairing of all-you-can-eat crabs with Anchor Steam draft at Capitol Lounge (7:00-9:00 p.m., $20), the unveiling of Bluejacket and Brewer’s Art Collaboration Brew at ChurchKey (6 p.m.), and so much more.

FOOD & DRINK: Happy 100th birthday Julia Child! Celebrate at RIS (2275 L Street NW), which will be serving some of Julia’s favorite dishes, like moules marinière and the Salty Turtle Sundae, during Restaurant Week (August 13-19).

BOOKS: Eric Nuzum reads from his new memoir Giving Up The Ghost: A Story About Friendship, 80s Rock, a Lost Scrap of Paper, and What It Means to Be Haunted at the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) tonight. 7:30 p.m.