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LAWYERS: Find out which lawyers have the most musical talent during “Banding Together,” a battle of law firm bands. Benefits Gifts for the Homeless, Inc. Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 7 p.m. $10.

CONNECTIONS: Use the new ridesharing app Split to connect with strangers on your way to The Offline Society’s Opening Soiree, then connect with more strangers (many who are single) at the event. Sorry ladies, all the ladies tickets are taken. Gentlemen, WHERE ARE YOU?! Mess Hall (703 Edgewood Street NW) 7-10 p.m. $10.

PEACOCKS: In this after hours open house, you can experience the exhibition “Peacock Room REMIX: Darren Waterston’s Filthy Lucre and its inspiration, Whistler’s famous Peacock Room.” With special guests, Museum Hack. Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Galleries (1050 Independence Avenue SW) 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

HOME BREWING: Have questions about home brewing? Ask New Belgium’s Lead Brewer (a former homebrew store owner), Pat Murfin. John Fleury of DCist & Aaron Morrissey of DC Beer (and former DCist editor) moderate. The event will also feature a homebrew IPA competition. Nanny O’Briens Pub (3319 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7-10 p.m. Free.