Photo by Fritz Myer.

PHOTOGRAPHY: The 9th Annual Exposed DC Photography Show will feature 42 photographs that showcase Washington, D.C. “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.

WAX: Learn to make your own wax seal at this month’s Mail Social Club at the National Postal Museum. Ticket includes wine and beer. (2 Massachusetts Avenue NE) 5-7 p.m. $11.50.

TRIVIA (AND PICKLES): This twofer at Sixth & I will keep you entertained via March Madness trivia around all things “mad” and “march,” and a pickle eating contest. Registration to eat pickles is now closed, but you can still watch other people eat pickles! (600 I Street NW) 7 p.m. $15-20

HYPNOSIS: Comic hypnotist Flip Orley performs the first of six shows at the DC Improv tonight. So far three of the six shows are sold out. (1140 Connecticut Avenue NW) 8 p.m. $15 (+ 2 item minimum purchase).

FISH: Fiona Lewis, owner of The District Fishwife at Union Market, teaches you how to pick, prepare, and cook fresh fish. In this hand-on class, students will learn to make pan seared garlic shrimp and whole baked fish with rice and nuoc cham dipping sauce. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 7-9 p.m. $75.