Photo by Mike Maguire.

SHATNER: Spend an evening in Shatner’s World as William Shatner stops by the Warner Theater. (13th and E Street NW) 8 p.m. $32-82

CHOCOLATE: Learn all about making chocolate, cooking with chocolate, and drinking with chocolate when cookbook author Monica Bhide moderates a panel featuring Jason Andelman (Artisan Confections), Sarah Dwyer (Chouquette Artisan Chocolates and Confections), Ben Rasmussen (Potomac Chocolates), and Santosh Tiptu. A chocolate tasting will follow the discussion. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-9 p.m. $35-45

PAINT: Paint on water and learn the art of paper marbling at this Ebru art course taught by artist Yeşim Ünlüsü. Embassy of Turkey (2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW) 6-8 p.m. Free

PUNK: The Cornel West Theory, Time is Fire, and The Black Sparks perform in the basement of the MLK Library. (901 G Street NW) 6:30 p.m. Free