Photo by Robert Toborek

WHISKEY & WOMEN: Sample a flight of four whiskeys and hear from Fred Minnick, author of Whiskey Women: The Untold Story of How Women Saved Bourbon, Scotch, and Irish Whiskey, at the Whiskey Women Book Signing event at Jack Rose Dining Saloon (2007 18th Street NW) tonight. 6-8 p.m. Tickets: $30 (includes a signed copy of the book).

MUSIC: Apparently we’re in the midst of yet another emo revival. Or not. Regardless, the genre has moved from midwestern basements back into the general music consciousness. That said DC 9’s line-up features some of the old and new guard. Missouri’s Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin will share the stage with up-and-coming Brooklyn band A Great Big Pile of Leaves and Baltimore power-pop band Joy Classic. $12-14, 8 p.m. –Andy Hess

FOOD & DRINK: Can’t wait until Thanksgiving? Feast on slow-roasted turkeys, pan roasted Brussels sprouts, truffled mashed potatoes, sausage and sage stuffing, and cranberry jam paired with a bourbon tasting at Jackson 20’s (480 King Street Alexandria VA) Wild Turkey and Bourbon dinner tonight. After the meal, cigars will be available for purchase in the courtyard. 7 p.m. $38 (plus tax and tip, cigars sold separately).

VARIETY: The Wonderland Circus brings comedians Pete Bergen, Glo, and David Tveite, along with burlesque artist Kitty Victorian, and rock band YellowTieGuy to the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) this evening. 8:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

BALLET: The Suzanne Farrell Ballet offers a glimpse into their upcoming season on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) this evening. 6 p.m. Free.