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FIGHTS: Learns the tricks behind fight scenes with Robb Hunter, certified fight director and teacher of stage combat for the Society of American Fight Directors. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $30-42

SWEDEN: Swedish folk pop trio Small Feet performs at the House of Sweden. (2900 K Street NW) 7-9 p.m. $10

BEER: It’s Port City Mixology Night at Brookland’s finest. Vote for your favorite mix of Port City beers and enjoy a Port City cocktail. Brookland’s Finest (3126 12th Street NE) 6-9 p.m.

Later this week…

TUESDAY The Embassy of the Czech Republic screens Čapek’s Tales (Čapkovy povídky) featuring the tales “Released on Parole,” “The Case Involving the Baby,” “The Ballard of Juraj Cup,” “The Stolen Documents,” and “The Last Judgement.” (3900 Spring of Freedom Street NW) 6-8 p.m. Free

WEDNESDAY The team at DC Sharp will walk you through the process of grinding, sharpening, stropping, and polishing blades. All students will take home a 1000/3000 grit water stone. Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) 7-9 p.m. $100

THURSDAY The Craft2Wear Advance Chance Party will feature wine, lite bites, modeling, and the first chance to shop from over 50 American craft and wearable art designers. National Building Museum (401 F Street NW) 5:30-9 p.m. $75