Photo by Mike Maguire.

SERVICE: Earlier this year, the D.C. Council named Aug. 17 the A.J. Cooper Day of Service in honor of the tireless community advocate. Consider spending time at a senior center, doing a community clean-up, or just buying someone a cup of coffee for #GiveLikeAJCIII. Another way to commemorate his legacy is by attending tonight’s panel on affordable housing. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 7 p.m. Free

YOGA: Unsure about the whole yoga thing? Find out if it’s for you with a free, five-part “Yoga for Skeptics” series. West End Library (2522 Virginia Avenue NW) 5:30 p.m. Free

SHARK VINYL: Local surf rockers Shark Week play The Pinch, and a recordsmith will be hand lathing their new album all evening. They are joined by Monster Museum, Raccoon Fighter, and Grand Total. The Pinch (3548 14th St NW) 7 p.m. Free.

PHOTOS: In honor of Chuck Brown’s birthday, longtime D.C. music photographer Chip Py shares his photos of the city’s go-go scene. MLK Library (901 G Street NW) 6:30 p.m. Free

Later this week …

TUESDAY: Step Afrika! Step Xplosion kicks off a new season with a dynamic performance featuring special guest DJ Beauty and the Beatz and lots of audience participation. THEARC (1901 Mississippi Avenue SE) 6 p.m. Free

WEDNESDAY: Bust out your ukelele for the 7th annual Uke Fest. Strum away during an open jam session, then stay for student performances followed by a concert. Gudelsky Gazebo at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane) 6 p.m. Free

THURSDAY: Write your own bawdy short story or bring the most ridiculous romance novel you can find and read it aloud at “Romantic Romps: Sultry Summer Edition,” hosted by Upshur Street Books. Petworth Citizen (829 Upshur Street NW) 8 p.m. Free