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PUPPETS: Welcome to Mars: A D.C. Puppet Slam features short performances by puppeteers from the D.C. and Baltimore areas. Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) 9 p.m. Free; online reservation has closed and seating will be first come-first serve.

DUMBARTON HOUSE: Look at photos of the Dumbarton House while in the Dumbarton House during the opening reception of the exhibit The Way I See It: Community Photographs of Dumbarton House. Dumbarton House (2715 Q Street NW) 6:30-8 p.m. Free

SPEED-BARTENDING: More than 20 bartenders from The Gibson, Founding Farmers, Jack Rose Dining Saloon and more will compete for the title of “Miss Speed Rack DC” during this competition that raises money for breast cancer research. Tickets include food and drink samples. The Howard Theatre (620 T Street NW) 6-10 p.m. $20

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Sew your own holiday stocking during this class. No experience required! Wine and cheese will be served. Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) 7-9 p.m. $32

WEDNESDAY: Wil Tidman, head of Media Production, and Jim Geduldick, Broadcast and Photo Marketing Manager for GoPro, will share videos as they discuss the camera company that has taken over the world. National Press Club (529 14th Street NW) 6-8 p.m $5

THURSDAY: Tour the New Columbia Distillery, then learn how to make a custom seasonal cocktail using the distillery’s signature Green Hat Gin. New Columbia Distillers/Green Hat Gin (1832 Fenwick Street NE) 6-7:30 p.m. $15