Photo by Lorie Shaull.

VEGGIES: Learn the basics of fermenting vegetables using only salt, time, “and little to no witchcraft.” Rhizome DC – Art Learning DIY Culture (6950 Maple Street NW) 7-8:30 p.m. $20

SHAKESPEARE: Find out what it would have been like to eat in Shakespeare’s kitchen in this Smithsonian Associates event. Tickets include food and drinks by Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant, Calvisius Caviar USA, SKYY Vodka, and Birch & Barley/Churchkey. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 6:45-8:30 p.m. $40-50

CLIMBING: At this month’s Mappy Hour, you can enjoy a few Port City beers while discussing climbing with 2013 National Geographic adventurer of the year, Renan Ozturk. The North Face (3333 M Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free, but RSVP here.