Photo by Victoria Pickering.

COMEDY: Last Resort Comedy’s weekly Monday show moves to Shenanigan’s Irish Pub. (2450 18th Street NW) 8-10 p.m. Free, but reserve your ticket here.

ICELAND: Backpacker Michael Martin speaks speaks about his 400-mile trek through Iceland. Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library (1630 7th Street NW) 7-8:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP here.

READING: The Mosaic Theater Company of DC presents a staged reading of The Place We Built, the story of young bohemians who create “a vibrant new subculture that combines big ideas and intense debates with wild parties.” National Museum of Women in the Arts (1250 New York Avenue NW) 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP here.

Later this week…

TUESDAY All the parents, parents-to-be, and people who just want some insight on what it’s like to be a parent are invited to join Allison Benedikt and Dan Kois for a live podcast recording of ” Mom and Dad Are Fighting.” Woolly Mammoth Theater (641 D Street NW) 7-8:30 p.m. $15-35

WEDNESDAY Who spells better: members of Congress or members of the news media? Find out at the “Politicians vs. Press” Spelling Bee. National Press Club (529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor) 7 p.m. $15

THURSDAY Humorist David Sedaris stops by GW’s Lisner Auditorium. (730 21st Street NW) 8 p.m. $35-50