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BLACK PRESS: Authors Carol Booker and James McGrath Morris will discuss African American press pioneers at the National Press Club. 6:30 p.m., $5-$10.

SPRINTS: Bike & Brew features $5 Gold Sprints: as you compete head-to head on stationary bikes, a screen will show the audience who is in the lead. Right Proper Brewing Company (624 T Street NW) 5:30 p.m. Free (to attend)

FUNDRAISER: As Right Proper Brewing hosts Bike & Brew, Denizens Brewing Co., a new woman-owned brewery in downtown Silver Spring, will be hosting Imbibe & Empower! Proceeds will go towards FAIR Girls’ “Dare to Thrive,” youth leadership program, and tickets include a flight of 4 beers, a brewery tour, and live music. BBQ will also be available for purchase. Denizens Brewing Co. (1115 East-West Highway Silver Spring, Md.) 6:30-9:30 p.m. $25