Photo by Brett Bowers.

PLAYWRIGHTS: Watch the work of the new generation of playwrights during the New Play Festival, which runs April 20-22. Tonight’s show features elementary school students sharing stories of tigers that don’t want to eat mice, moons that want to eat us, a town of bacon, and more. GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th Street NW) 7 p.m. Free

COOKING: Acquire basic culinary skills and learn new recipes during this free workshop led by self-trained chef Jonathan Bardzik. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library (1630 7th Street NW) 7-8:30 p.m. Free

FUNDRAISER: The Petworth Community Market returns May 2nd, and they need your help to make local food more accessible. Funds raised during tonight’s Season Kickoff Fundraiser will be used to enhance the SNAP and WIC programs, support a part-time market manager, and more. The evening will feature drink specials, door prizes, and a silent auction. Chez Billy (3815 Georgia Avenue NW) 6:30-9:30 p.m. $15-25

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Taste six sour beers and artisanal cheeses during “Sour Beers: No Need to Pucker.” Only four tickets remain! DCanter—A Wine Boutique (545 8th Street SE) 7-8 p.m. $35

WEDNESDAY: Brad Edmondson, author of Ice Cream Social: The Struggle for the Soul of Ben & Jerry’s, will discuss the rise, fall, and recovery of Ben & Jerry’s. The first 50 pre-registered guests to arrive will receive free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The Marvin Center, George Washington University (800 21st Street NW Room 307) 5:30-7:30 p.m. $5-20

THURSDAY: More money, more problems? Veteran storytellers from Speakeasy DC and Story League share their funniest stories about money. Because money problems aren’t all funny, “we will also hear about problems with money in the D.C. City Council and how you can work towards a more equitable municipal budget in D.C.” Impact Hub DC (419 7th Street NW 3rd Floor) 8-10 p.m. Free