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COMPETITION: Strategy. Luck. Raw athletic ability. You will need two out of the three of these to prevail in the 2nd annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament at Penn Social (801 E Street NW) tonight. 5:30 p.m. $15 online, $20 at the door.

BOOKS: Solas Nua tried to share “the richness of Irish culture” with Irish Book Day yesterday, but it snowed. So they’re doing it today! Get a free copy of What’s the Story?, “a collection of poetry and short stories by Irish authors,” on your way home from work at the following metro stations: Dupont Circle (4-7 p.m.), Columbia Heights (8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.), Union Station (7 a.m.-7 p.m.).

MUPPETS: Author Brian Jay Jones discusses his book, Jim Henson: The Biography, and shares “rare video clips of Henson’s earliest creations” at the Arts Club of Washington (2017 I Street NW) this evening. 7 p.m. Free.

FOOD & DRINK: Stop by BLT Steak (1625 I Street NW) this week for a special Congressional Recess menu, conveniently priced for those of us not being wined and dined by lobbyists. The “10 Till 10” special features ten dishes available for $10 until 10 p.m. (try saying that five times fast). Selections include local oysters, lobster fritters, and polenta with pork ragu. The discounts will be available at the bar only through March 21. — Alicia Mazzara

BURLESQUE: Eclectic Tuesdays continue at the Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road SE) this evening with Big City Burlesque and Variety. 8-9:30 p.m. Free.

COMEDY: Laugh along with local comedians at The Last Resort Comedy Show at The Bier Baron Tavern (1523 22nd Street NW). 8:30-10:30 p.m. Free.