Photo by Elvert Barnes.

CHEESE: Yesterday Sona taught you how to pair red wine and cheese, and tonight they will go back to basics with their “Basics of Cheese: Workshop and Pairing Class.” Class includes six cheese pairings and a free cheese log. Sona Creamery and Wine Bar (660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 6:30-9 p.m. $50

MARIJUANA: In “Pot is Passed in D.C.; What Now?” learn what’s next for D.C.’s marijuana legalization initiative. Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) 5-7 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

BOOKS: The National Press Club’s 37th Annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night will feature over 90 authors signing and selling their books. Click here for a full list of participating authors. National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor) $5-10

MUSIC: Vocalist George V. Johnson Jr., a long time presence on the local scene, will play Bohemian Caverns every Tuesday this month as the historic club’s November Artist-in-Residence. 7:30 and 9 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door. —Sriram Gopal