Photo by Beau Finley.

WOMEN: : 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

ART: The newest art installation in the lobby of 1200 First Street NE features work by Michael Crossett, “a Washington, DC-based painter, photographer and graphic designer.” Celebrate Michael’s art with some free wine and appetizers. 6-8 p.m. Free. but register here.

COMEDY: Jay Larson and Sean Patton, hosts of Esquire’s Best Bars in America, perform stand-up at Vendetta. (1212 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $12