Photo by Julian Ortiz.

TAILGATING: Join historians, researchers, and sports fans in a discussion about why and how we tailgate. National Museum of American History – Coulter Performance Plaza (14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW ) 6:30-9 p.m. $40

SURVIVAL: Learn tips for surviving any dangerous situation from Clinton Emerson, former Navy SEAL and JSOC Operator and author of 100 Deadly Skills: The SEAL Operative’s Guide to Eluding Pursuers, Evading Capture, and Surviving Any Dangerous Situation. Spy Museum (800 F Street NW) 6:30 p.m. $10

COLLAGES: Learn to make animals collages with collage artist and illustrator Megan Coyle. Ticket includes complimentary wine or beer. Byrne Education Loft, National Postal Museum (2 Massachusetts Avenue NE) 5-7 p.m. $11.50