Photo by Paul Sirajuddin.

THEATRE: Catch previews of Shining City all this week before the official performances kick-off on Saturday. Atlas Performing Arts Center, Lab Theatre II (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $10

COCKTAILS: Learn about the favorite cocktails of FDR, Nixon, Truman, Kennedy, and more. Phillip Greene, co-founder of the Museum of the American Cocktail, will lead a “spirited discussion” (we’re guessing that pun was intended) of presidential cocktails. Yes, a tasting of these cocktails is included. National Museum of the American Indian, Mitsitam Cafe (4th Street and Independence Avenue SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $50-60

TRIVIA: Test your knowledge about sustainable food as Slow Food DC hosts trivia night at Glen’s Garden Market (2001 S St NW). $4 drafts will be available throughout the event. 7-10 p.m. Free, but RSVP here.

CRIME: Rules are meant to be broken. In this month’s edition of SpeakeasyDC, you’ll hear stories about breaking laws and moral codes, though a few stories may involve enforcing them. Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW) 8 p.m. $16