Photo by Angela N.By DCist contributor Melinda Contreras
MUSIC: New Retro, a funk/hip-hop band from College Park Md., performs. Rock & Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $12
BLUES: It’s Blues Monday at Republic. Robert Lighthouse performs. Republic (6939 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, Md.) 9 p.m.
SPORTS: At 93-years-old, Bob Wolff has been certified by the Guinness World Records as the world’s longest running sportscaster and is the only one to call the play-by-play of the four major professional sports championships. Tonight, in conversation with Phil Hochberg, Wolff discusses his 70-year career. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $30-42
Later this week…
TUESDAY: If you ever wanted to open up a food truck, or just want to know what it’s like to open one, industree and the DMV Food Truck Association have got the event for you with: “Under the Hood: An Inside Look at the Food Truck Industry.” Takorean, Hula Girl, Crepe Amore, CapMac, and the soon-to-be-opened Dirty South Deli Truck will share their stories. Food and drink samples will be served. Dolcezza Gelato Factory (550 Penn Street NE) 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35
WEDNESDAY: The Wonderland Circus is back, featuring three comedians, one musician, and one burlesque artist. The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) 8:30-11 p.m. Free, but a $5 donation is suggested.
THURSDAY: Goorin Bros., a San Francisco-based hatmaking company, is celebrating the start of summer by hosting an Americana Party. Shop for hats while enjoying complimentary mini pies from Pie Sisters, complimentary cocktails from Green Hat Distillery and live music by the Justin Trawick Group. Goorin Bros. Georgetown (1214 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 6-8 p.m. Free.