Photo by Beau Finley.

DUMPLINGS: Chinito’s Burritos is ready to teach more of you how to make dumplings. The first class sold out, and there are only 12 spots left in this class. Students can choose to make chicken or shrimp dumplings. Cocktails included. Chinito’s Burritos (635 Florida Avenue NE) 7-9:30 p.m. $25

MONKEYS: The Secret Monkey Social Club is back at the Dolcezza Gelato Factory. Sip $9 punches while watching a cabaret performance. (500 Penn Street NE) 9 p.m. No cover.

MOUNTAINS: Tim Johnston discusses his latest thriller, Descent, which details how the Courtland family deals with the disappearance of 18-year-old Caitlin, who went for a run with her brother in the Rockies, but did not come back. Busboys and Poets (234 Carroll Street NW) 6:30-8 p.m. Free

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Watch a screening of Bloodsport while a DJ mixes hip-hop, funk, and soul with movie soundbites. Marvin (2007 14th Street NW) 6-9 p.m. Free (Discounted drinks until 7:30)

WEDNESDAY: There’s a new beer in town. You can try Oculto, “a unique 6 percent alcohol beer infused with blue agave and citrus flavor and blended with lager aged on tequila barrel staves,” for free if you’re one of the first 200 people to check-in to the launch party (RSVPs required). Late arrivals can purchase the beer for $5. POV at W (1487 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 6-10 p.m. RSVP here

THURSDAY: playbackthetape is back with all things “birds and the bees.” Watch original VHS recordings of Seinfeld, a Barbara Walters interview, a locally produced kids show, and a newspaper comic turned animation special. It’s also the one year anniversary show, so the first 20 people get a free cupcake from Sticky Fingers. Petworth Citizen & Reading room (829 Upshur Street NW) 8 p.m. Free