Photo by Jim Havard

BIKE RIDE: This week’s Slow Roll, the weekly ride that’s all about “the connection between bikers and drivers,” will take place along the waterfront, beginning and ending at Park Tavern (202 M Street SE). 7 p.m. Free.

FASHION: Fashion Group International hosts a book-signing and Q&A featuring Teri Agins, the Wall Street Journal fashion writer and author of Hijacking the Runway: How Celebrities Are Stealing the Spotlight from Fashion Designers. Mazza Gallerie (5300 Wisconsin Avenue NW-3rd floor) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25-40

OKTOBERFEST This month’s edition of BRABO’s Industry Night will include Oktoberfest brews and housemade bratwurst, mustard spaetzle, sweets, and festive tunes by Chef de Cuisine Harper McClure. (1600 King Street, Alexandria, Va.). 7 p.m $25 at the door.

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Washington City Paper’s Jessica Sidman will moderate a discussion between Marjorie Meek-Bradley, Ris Lacoste, and Nora Pouillon as the Smithsonian Associates presents “DC’s Top Women Chefs: Evening Seminar with Tasting.” S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $30-42

WEDNESDAY: Some people host pumpkin carving nights. DC Creators is hosting a costume making night. They’ll bring the sewing machine and hot glue gun; you bring your costume materials. Bossa Lounge, 2nd floor (2463 18th Street NW) 8:30-11:30 p.m. $5.50

THURSDAY: Art Jamz’ graffitied walls are being repainted white, but they won’t stay white for long. Be the first this season to graffiti Art Jamz’ infamous walls during The White Party. ArtJamz Dupont Studio (1728 Connecticut Avenue NW) 5:30-8:30 p.m or 8:30-11:30 p.m. $20