Photo by Kevin Wolf.

SHORTS: The DC Shorts Film Festival returns with two 90 minute showcases featuring stories about kites, dining, hair, parking lots, and more. E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW) 7 or 9:30 p.m. $12

COCKTAILS: The Young Winos of DC also apparently love cocktails. They are hosting a series of “Shaken & Stirred Lab” cocktail classes. Ticket price includes light bites. Bar Dupont (1500 New Hampshire Avenue NW) 6-8 p.m. $50

BETRAYAL: In Friendship Betrayed, “Marcia lusts after Liseo, but so does Laura. Belisa’s into Don Juan, but he’s smitten with Fenisa. Liseo’s hot for Fenisa, and Fenisa loves only love.” Do you follow? Gunston Theatre II (2700 South Lang Street Arlington, VA) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Pay What You Can at the door (or $10 online)