Photo by Miki J.

FASHION: Indie Fashion Week kicks off with a pop up shop and styling lounge. Amsterdam Lounge (1214 U Street NW) $8 p.m. Free.

CONVERSATIONS: Culinary historian Michael Twitty will delve into the history of African cuisine in early America with an “emphasis on cooking techniques, cultural transformations, and flavor principles of Western cuisine influenced by early African American chefs.” Maketto (1351 H Street NE) 6:30 p.m. Free.

DRAWING: Drop in to this Life Drawing series and practice taking the likeness of nude models in your medium of choice. Hillyer Art Space (9 Hillyer Court NW) 6 p.m. $12.

WAR: Troupes from around the D.C. area go head-to-head in Laugh Index Theatre’s Improv Wars; audience members vote for the winners. DC Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW. 7:30 p.m. $10.

PIZZA: Pizzeria Paradiso founder Ruth Gresser leads a hands on pizza workshop and dinner. Pizzeria Paradiso (124 King Street, Alexandria, Va.). 6:30 p.m. $40.