Photo by Mike Maguire.

BEER, FREE: Spotluck, an app that gives you savings at one local restaurant per day (today my “spin” gave me 20 percent off at Smith Commons), hosts a launch party with free beer from 6-10 p.m. Smith Commons (1245 H Street NE) 6-10 p.m. Free, but RSVP here.

VINYL: Spin your own vinyl at Songbyrd Music House (or just listen to other people spin theirs). (2477 18th Street NW) 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Free

CATS: Architectural design firms have built “creative outdoor shelters to provide cats with refuge from the harsh elements.” At Design for Felines, find out which firms will take home an award for their designs. Lite bites and drinks included. Blind Whino (700 Delaware Avenue SW) 6-8 p.m. Limited amount of $35-70 tickets available at the door.