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TRUCKS: Yes, fashion trucks are a thing. Learn what it takes to start one (or a food truck) during the “Treasure Trucks,” edition of Nerds in NoMA. The Lobby Project (1200 First Street NE) 6-8 p.m. Free

COLORS: Learn to paint colorful, bright portraits like Matisse in this ArtJamz class. ArtJamz Dupont Studio (1728 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7-8:30 p.m. $36

PLAN C: Remember, you can always rent-a-friend. Chinatown Friendship Archway (7th Street NW & H Street NW) 6-8 p.m. $30