Photo by Lorie Shaull.

STUFF: In Stuff, a variety of characters discuss things they carry with them—and things they do not. A solo show by John Feffer. Studio 1469 (1469 Harvard Street NW) 8 p.m. $20

STORIES: In his month’s Shortstory Fest Slam, ten storytellers share five minute stories about seduction. Pyramid Atlantic (8230 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring, MD) 7:30 p.m. $10

PIRATES: Join We Were Pirates for the release of their new record, “Matter.” Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 7:30 p.m. $10

KINGMAN: Walter Martin (of The Walkmen), bluegrass band The Plate Scrapers, and locals Near Northeast play at this kickoff event for the Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival. They’ll announce the full-lineup for the annual event and the first 100 people in line will get free tickets to festival, which takes place on April 30th. The Hamilton (600 14th Street NW) 6:30 p.m. $15-20