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COCKTAILS: The VIP tickets for this Mixology 101 class are sold out, so you’ll have to get your bowl of ramen elsewhere, but you can still purchase general admission tickets and have Chad Spangler teach you how to mix three classic cocktails. Chaplin Restaurant & Bar (1501 9th Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $50

RICE: In this “free” vegan cooking demo (a $5 donation is requested to cover costs), you’ll learn to make 8 treasure rice, a traditional Chinese New Year rice pudding. Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library (3310 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7-10 p.m. “Free“

SCIENCE: Join the D.C. Science Cafe for a discussion about coral and ocean warming. Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free