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THEATRE: Belleville — the story of the “perfect” life of Abby and Zack, the American couple who relocate to the trendy neighborhood of Belleville in Paris — begins a six-week run. Studio Theatre (1501 14th Street NW) 8 p.m. $20-62

SCRAPS: Knowledge Commons DC, the completely volunteer-run floating school “taught anywhere, by anyone, for everyone,” is back in session for the fall. Tonight, learn to make a card holder/wallet out of scraps from an old carton. Bring your carton, awl or nail, sharp embroidery needle, and embroidery floss or pay a $5 material fee. (3101 12th Street NE) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $0-5 Online registration required.

PETS: If you missed out on last week’s celebration of National Dog Day, but desperately wanted to drink with the puppies, you have a second chance to do so tonight, courtesy of Brightest Young Things’ Pet Happy Hour. Enjoy $5 snapshot beer, and get your pet(s) in on some photo booth action. Note: the invitation does not specify what types of pets are/aren’t allowed, so go ahead and bring your iguana. Logan Tavern (1423 P Street NW ) 6-8 p.m. Free, but register here

COMEDY: Enjoy a night of comedy and storytelling provided by Press Play, “DC’s premiere longform improv comedy troupe.” The Loft at 600 F Street (600 F Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $8-10