Photo by Miki J.

PASTRIES: Make Turkish pastries in this weekly pastry-making course held at the Turkish Embassy. (2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW) 6-7:30 p.m. Free

MARK TWAIN: In celebration of Mark Twain’s birthday, local actor Dwane Starlin “embodies the life and spirit of the great American author and humorist.” West End Library (2522 Virginia Avenue NW) 7 p.m. Free

FILM: Bring out your inner movie critic in this discussion of Roman Polanski’s Knife in the Water. Haven’t seen the film yet? Hurry up and stream it on the Criterion Collection. Southeast Library (403 7th Street SE) 7 p.m. Free

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Mockingbird Hill transforms into the “Miracle on 7th Street” through December 24, featuring Christmas cocktails, photos with Santa, Christmas cookies, DIY Xmas crafts, and more. The full line-up of weekly activities can be seen here. (1843 7th Street NW) 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY: Make holiday cocktails with Buffalo & Bergen. A part of Union Market’s Test Kitchen series. (1309 5th Street NE) 6-8 p.m. $25

THURSDAY: Interested in investing in Fare Well, the upcoming restaurant by Sticky Fingers’ Doron Petersan? Meet Doron Petersan and sample items from the new restaurant at the first of two Fare Well Investor Open Houses. Prequel (918 F Street NW) 6-8 p.m. $25