Photo by Dan Lawrence 62

STORYTELLING: SpeakeasyDC presents Beer, Balls, and Boners: Stories about man things at the Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW) Tuesday. Come out to hear true stories about sheep shearing, testicle stitches, and cowboy hats. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. $15.

BEER: While the terms “old” and “sour” seem contrary to what you’d want in a taste experience, they can be excellent terms when it comes to beer. Meridian Pint (3400 11th Street NW) is pulling out a huge selection of vintage and sour beers from Jolly Pumpkin, Smuttynose, Troegs, Flying Dog, DC Brau, and more, to please your palate this evening. 3:00-11:00 p.m.

TALK: Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs and Steel, discusses “traditional societies around the world, analyzing how they deal with war and peace, criminal justice and social harmony, treatment of children and the elderly, and threats found in their environments” in his new book The Word Until Yesterday. Hear him speak tonight at National Geographic Live (1600 M Street NW). 7:30 p.m. $25.

MUSIC: Jucifer’s “Contempt” was our song of the day yesterday. Listen up, then check them out tonight with openers LTW at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 8:00 p.m. $12.