Photo by Tony Quinn

POPCORN: So far this week you’ve been able to enjoy beer with crabs and cheese. Tonight, you get to enjoy beer and popcorn as the Hill Center hosts “Hops and Pops: A Beer and Popcorn Tasting.” The event will feature nine beer and popcorn pairings, including Capitol Kettle Corn flavors like Southern BBQ, Spicy Hot Chocolate and Spicy Ethiopian. (921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20

POETRY: Sign up to perform, or simply help determine the winner of an open poetry slam where scores are determined by audience members. Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road SE) 6:30-9:00 p.m. Free

FASHION: Shop for clothing, accessories and shoes at 25 to 75 percent discounts during the “Wear It Washington Sample Sale” hosted by Washingtonian magazine. The event includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a live DJ. Long View Gallery (1234 9th Street NW) 6-9 p.m. $35-55 (All sales are now door only.)

STORIES: This month’s Story League competition revolves around all things “Tasty.” Busboys and Poets (2021 14th Street NW) 9-11 p.m. $12