Photo by David Nagy.

BBQ: You’re invited to a BBQ, at someone’s house! Chicken wings and pork bratwursts are complimentary, but the beverages are BYOB. What’s the catch? Jesse Straight just wants to inform you about his new delivery service that brings Whiffletree Farm meat to D.C. A private household (1411 Girard Street NE) 5-7 p.m. Please kindly RSVP to JesseStraight@gmail.com.

FICTION: Musician and novelist John Darnielle discusses his book Wolf in White Van. Busboys and Poets – Brookland (625 Monroe Street NE) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

COMEDY: Three’s Comedy brings you three types of comedy in one show. Experience long-form improv, improv games, and stand-up/storytelling. DC Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $5-10.