Photo by Tony Quinn.

BEER: City Tap House hosts a release party for Black is the New Wit, a collaboration brew by Terrapin Beer Company and New Belgium Brewing Company. Over a dozen other beers from the two breweries will also be available on tap until sell out. (901 9th Street NW) 5:30-7:30 p.m.

COCKTAILS: This month’s Closed Sessions Industry Night features guest bartender Joe Pereira of Herbs & Rye in Las Vegas. Jack Rose (2007 18th Street NW) 10 p.m. $5 drink specials. $10 admission fee at the door.

DANCE: Explore interpretive and folkloric dance during weekly classes at BloomBars. (3222 11th Street NW) 6:45 p.m. $10 suggestion donation.

Later this week…

TUESDAY: The New York City Ballet is in town through Sunday. Features two programs: 20th-Century Classics and 21st-Century Choreographers. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F Street NW) $25-109

WEDNESDAY: After a winter hiatus, DC Bike Party is back. This month’s ride celebrates cherry blossoms and funk, with a Funk Parade playlist blasting as you ride around the cherry blossoms. The ride will end at Penn Social, but “remember: we celebrate AFTER the ride—not during,” so no drinking and riding people! Dupont Circle Fountain (1900 P Street NW) 7 p.m. Free

THURSDAY: “Toki on Oki” combines food from Toki Underground with drinks from One Eight Distilling. Ticket price includes one plate and one drink. One Eight Distilling (1135 Okie Street NE) 7-10 p.m. $20