Photo by Beau Finley.

Correction: The karaoke event below took place yesterday.

PINBALL: The Black Cat is hosting a free pinball tournament, with a “small bounty prize for anyone who completes hole 9.” The tentatives “pingolf” hole objectives are listed here. Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 5:30-8 p.m. Free

CHOIR: Not brave enough to go on stage during karaoke night? Enter A People’s Choir’s no judgement zone, where you get to shout along to your favorite tunes from the comfort of your own seat (or wherever you’re standing). To celebrate their One Year Anniversary, tonight’s selections will feature one word song titles and/or artists, including Rihanna, Madonna, Beck, and Prince. Stetsons (1610 U Street NW) 8 p.m. Free

WHISKEY: Heather Greene, New York’s first female whiskey sommelier, leads a “spirited” talk on whiskey. Busboys and Poets (625 Monroe Street NE) 6:30 p.m. Free

SHAW: Shaw Main Streets’ Annual Gala will feature an open bar, live music, and bites from Shaw restaurants, including Thally, Dino’s Grotto, Seasonal Pantry, Right Proper, Eat The Rich, Mockingbird Hill, Southern Efficiency, and more. The Howard Theatre (620 T Street NW) 7-9:30 p.m. $75