Photo by Miki J.

STRETCHY PANTS: Enjoy Belgian fries and Affligem Blonde Ale paired with unlimited mussels when Et Voila! hosts a Pre-Thanksgiving “Stretch Your Belly” Party. Et Voila! (5120 MacArthur Boulevard NW) 5-10 p.m. $30.

FRIENDSGIVING: You may have already hosted and/or attended a Friendsgiving earlier this week, but now it’s time to spend one at the bar. Republic’s version will feature board games, karaoke, and $10 drinks. Republic (6939 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, Md.) 8 p.m.

CIRCUS: This month’s edition of The Wonderland Circus features three comedians, a musician, and a burlesque artists. The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation.