Photo by Mohamad H

PERFORMANCE: DC spoken word poets perform alongside Turkish Jazz musicians at the Turkish Jazz + Spoken Word Event at Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) tonight. This performance is part of the celebration of Turkish Heritage Month. 9:00-11:00 p.m. Free.

FITNESS: Stretch and strengthen at Pilates in the Park at Farragut Square Park tonight and every Thursday through October 10th. The exercise classes, sponsored by the Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, will be led by certified instructors from Results Gym and the Yoga District. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free.

RELEASE PARTY: Celebrate the release of “Outsiders and Misfits” the second issue of The Intentional Quarterly, a DC-based creative magazine featuring “articles, essays, fiction, and featured art,” at Chez Billy (3815 Georgia Avenue NW) this evening. 7:00-11:00 p.m. $15 (includes admission and a copy of the magazine).

MUSIC: Langhorne Slim & The Law take the stage at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Jonny Fritz this evening. 8:00 p.m. $15.