Photo by Phil Roeder.

SOIREE: Eat and drink to help DC Central Kitchen in their efforts to reduce hunger and train unemployed adults for culinary careers. A Summer Soiree benefit features DJ entertainment, an auction, and food and drink from Art and Soul, Cava Mezze, Copycat Co, Cabose Brewing Company, and more. Rooftop Pool & Lounge at the Liaison Capitol HIll (415 New Jersey Avenue NW) 6-8 p.m. $35.

DEXTER: Join a discussion about Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Chevy Chase Library (5625 Connecticut Avenue NW) 7 p.m. Free

DOGS: For this month’s edition of playbackthetape, watch a VHS recording of the 1986 Disney flop, Fluppy Dogs. Petworth Citizen & Reading Room (829 Upshur Street NW) 8-10 p.m. Free