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SUGAR: Five pastry chefs will compete to create the best dessert using the ingredient “roots.” The meaning of the term “roots,” is open to interpretation. Poste Moderne Brasserie (555 8th Street NW) 6-8 p.m. $25

DANCE: Brooklyn-based Gallim Dance brings Israeli-inspired contemporary dance to the Lansburgh Theatre Thursday and Friday night. (450 7th Street NW) 8 p.m. $30

BEER: This month’s History & Hops features tasting of three German beers (Brauhaus Riegele Kellerbier, Jever Pilsner and Gaffel Polsch). Heurich House Museum (1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $30