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COMEDY: Watch six comedians tell jokes, then tell jokes to each other, then tell jokes as each other at the Mockingjokes show at The Dunes (1402 Meridian Place NW) this evening. The comics on hand will include DCist’s own Valerie Paschall as well as Simone, Nate Johnson, Michael J. Foody, Chris Milner, and Herbie Gill. 8 p.m. $5.

BEER & BALLET: Attend the Washington Ballet’s behind-the-scenes practice of their upcoming production of Peter Pan, then hang out with the dancers while you enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and champagne at Beer, Ballet, and Bubbly at the England Studio Theater (3515 Wisconsin Ave NW). 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25.

GAMES: Play board games from the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s while you enjoy Beltway Brewing Company beer along with snacks at the Woodrow Wilson House’s (2340 S Street NW) Vintage Game Night tonight and every first Wednesday of the month. 5:30-8 p.m. $15.

MUSIC: Mittenfields play the Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) this evening with King of Prussia, Case Conrad, and Girafftermath. 7:30 doors, 9 p.m. show. $8.

PERFORMANCE ART: Artist Renée Rendine performs her piece billow at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 Seventeenth Street NW) tonight. “The artist will use movement and moisture to transform an aqueous structure that will fill the building’s North Atrium.” 7-9 p.m. $5.