Photo by Mike Maguire.
BITCHES: Psychiatrist Dr. Julie Holland discusses how “being moody is a woman’s natural source of power.” A signing of Moody Bitches will follow the discussion. Sixth & I (600 I Street NW) 7 p.m. $14-28
SPIES: The Goethe Institute screens The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse as part of the “Top Secret: An Interactive Film Experience,” series. Disguises encouraged. “Mystery” cocktails included. Goethe Institut (812 7th Street NW) 6:30 p.m. $4.75-7.75
SHOWTUNES: Tonight’s showTunes & Cocktails will have you singing along to the best in American Musical Theater. As always, happy hour specials and ticket giveaways will be a part of the festivities. Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW) 7:30 p.m. Free
Later this week…
TUESDAY: Celebrate the best women-owned businesses in Petworth during Ladies Night at Annie’s Ace Hardware. Activities planned for the evening include an in-store scavenger hunt, raffle drawings, a Power Tool 101 workshop, bike clinic, and upcycled crafting with ScrapDC. Food and drink will also be served. The gents can come too. Annie’s Ace Hardware (1240 Upshur Street NW) 6-8 p.m. Free
WEDNESDAY: The International Spy Museum hosts “Spies & Wine,” an evening filled with CIA drinking tips and tales, as told by former CIA “chief of disguise,” Jonna Mendez, and a tasting of European and Virginia wines, lead by Jason Tesauro, chief sommelier and national brand director for Barboursville Vineyards. (800 F Street NW) 6:30 p.m. $75
THURSDAY: The 9th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show will feature 42 photographs that showcase Washington, DC “not as a political venue or tourist destination, but as a place where we live and work and love every day.” The opening reception features an open bar stocked with Bluejacket brews. Capital Fringe Headquarters (1358 Florida Avenue NE) 6-10 p.m. $14-20