Photo by Tim Brown.

By DCist contributor Melinda Contreras

COMEDY: Gregory Joseph, a former Hill staffer turned comedian, returns to D.C. with four NYC-based female comics for The Dirty Hoe Comedy Show. Chef Ike’s Mambo Room (1725 Columbia Road NW) 8 p.m. $10

THEATRE: National Theatre Live, a series that brings London theater to the big screen, is back with The Curious Incident of the Dog In The Night-Time. Follow along with the mystery of who killed Mrs. Shears’ dog. Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $20

HAPPY HOUR: Brightest Young Things is hosting a happy hour to showcase Gratzer, a beer collaboration between New Belgium and Three Floyds. Free caricatures are included (one per guest). Bar Pilar (1833 14th Street NW) 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. RSVP required, but entry is not guaranteed.

ART: Taste Art Gallery, “an art gallery tailored for pairing culinary creations with visual art,” hosts an artist talk with Michael Fischerkeller. Cupcakes and wine will be served (while supplies last). Taste Art Gallery (7610 Georgia Ave NW) 6-8 p.m. $15.