Photo by Dan Lawrence.

By DCist contributor Melinda Contreras

RUN: If you haven’t already blocked off the entire night for drinking margaritas, why not run around Dupont? A pint of beer and a slice of pizza will await you after your 3k or 5k run. Glen’s Garden Market (2001 S Street NW) 7-8:30 p.m. $5

BEER: If you don’t want to have to earn your beer by running, you can head straight to Jack Rose (2007 18th St NW). With SAVOR this weekend, Jack Rose is kicking off “Savor Week” with $5 drafts from DC Brau and Flying Dog. Happy hour-priced Mexican-inspired bites will be available. 6-9 p.m.

MUSIC: Sean Lennon’s and Charlotte Kemp Muhl’s Band, Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger,”comes to U Street Music Hall (1115 U Street NW) 7 p.m. $15

Coming up this week…

TUESDAY: Watch a fake Vincent Gray get roasted in this month’s edition of Capital City Showcase’s, DMW Roast. Comedian Haywood Turnipseed, Jr. will serve as the mayor. The Brixton (901 U Street NW) 8 p.m. Free (donations welcome).

WEDNESDAY: It’s opening night of Nero/Psuedo, “a hot mash-up of ancient history, glam rock, and the politics of celebrity.” The Shop at Fort Fringe (607 New York Avenue NW) 7:30 p.m. $45

THURSDAY: Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Your friend is getting married this summer. Your dog’s birthday is right around the corner. Join the Mail Social Club and create a handmade card to celebrate. “Materials and expert assistance” provided. National Postal Museum at Byrne Education Loft’s Overlook (2 Massachusetts Avenue NE) 6-8 p.m. Free, but you should register in advance.