Photo by Zach Montellaro.

By DCist contributor Melinda Conteras

PERFORMING ARTS: The Capital Fringe festival kicks off tonight with over 30 events around the city. 6-11 p.m. Buttons $5 tonight, $7 after that. $0-17

TIKI BAR: Jack Rose is reopening its rooftop tiki bar and launching its “Tiki Thursdays” happy hour, offering tropical cocktails for $6 and island inspired fare for $3-4.50. Jack Rose Dining Saloon (2007 18th Street NW) 5-10 p.m.

POETRY: The DC Youth Poetry Slam Team hosts an open poetry slam as they prepare to compete at the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival next week. Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road SE) 6:30 p.m. Free