Photo by Jarrett Hendrix.

HISTORY: During “Witness to History: Boston Marathon Bombing,” Frank Bond will lead a discussion with a few members of law enforcement that were involved in the five-day manhunt for the suspects. Panelists include Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, Sergeant John MacLellan, and United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Carmen M. Ortiz. Burke Theatre at the U.S. Navy Memorial (701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 6-8:30 p.m Free, but RSVP here.

SODA: Dr. Marion Nestle discusses her book Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning). Busboys and Poets (2021 14th Street NW) 7 p.m. Free

FUNDRAISER: hEArT: a Benefit for the Capital Area Food Bank, will feature an art gallery, live art by No Kings Collective, drinks, and bites. The Capital Area Food Bank (4900 Puerto Rico Avenue NE) 7-9 p.m. $25