Photo by Beau Finley.

By DCist contributor Melinda Contreras

WOMEN: Hospitality trade organization Industree is “Hailing Vs,” but welcoming Ps, too. Carla Hall will “Femme-C” “Hail to the V,” which features four panels of over a dozen women who are changing the food and beverage industry in D.C. Guests will enjoy food and drink from D.C.’s best women-owned concepts, including Dolci Gelati, Whisked!, Soupergirl, and Gordy’s Pickle Jar. There will be spiked punches made by women, but the men from DC Brau and Port City will also be bringing beer. Tickets gain you access to the exclusive after party at Roofer’s Union. E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW) 6 p.m. $50-60

DANCE: Can you convert the power of dance in to electrical energy? Find out during a performance of Step Afrika!’s new project, Green is the New Black. The first of five performances takes place tonight. The Catholic University of America Hartke Theatre (3801 Harewood Road NE) 8 p.m. $10-30

MUSIC: New Orleans icon Walter “Wolfman” Washington comes to D.C. to share his “musical hybrid of R&B, funk, and the blues.” Gypsy Sally’s (3401 K Street NW) 8:30 p.m. $30

THEATRE: Comedic theater company Faction of Fools begins a three-week run of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus with a pay-what-you-can performance. Eastman Studio Theatre-Elstad Annex at Gallaudet University (800 Florida Avenue NE) 8 p.m. More info.

COMEDY: John F. O’Donnell, one of Comedy Central’s “Fresh Faces of Comedy,” performs back to back shows as he participates in both “Bier for Dinner” and Stand-Up at Bier Baron. Advance purchase is good for a free draft or rail drink. 21+. Bier Baron Showroom (1523 22nd St NW) Each show is $10. Shows begin at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m, respectively.