Photo by Julian Ortiz.

VHS SEX: 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

DOGS: Cats have been getting all the attention lately, but don’t let cats have all the glory. Visit the Washington Humane Society adoption vehicle—“Adopt Force One,” to meet and play with dogs, then join Susan Orlean and Alexandra Horowitz for a discussion about man’s best friend. Sixth & I (600 I Street NW) 7 p.m. $15-25

FUNDRAISER: Treat yourself to an open wine bar and auction items as you raise money for Thrive DC’s Dinner Program for women and children. Weschler’s Auction House (909 E Street NW) 6-8 p.m. $30-40