Photo by Clif Burns.

FILM: Watch screenings of Jason and the Argonauts and Clash of the Titans during this tribute to special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen. Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 6:45 p.m. Free

DRAWING: Improve your sketching abilities with the help of a nude model and beer as The Colony Club hosts its “Nude Drawing and Brewskies” open drawing session. Bring your own materials to sketch with (but leave the paints at home). (3118 Georgia Avenue NW) 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15

GARDENING: Relax with a little garden therapy as you water strawberries, basil, peppers and more, then cool off with a beer. The Brig (1007 8th Street SE) 5-7 p.m. $12

Later this week…

TUESDAY: How much cider from a Txotx barrel can you catch (and drink) in two hours? ANXO Cidery & Pintxos Bar (300 Florida Avenue NW) 6-8 p.m. $25

WEDNESDAY: Discuss how public gardens foster community and change at this month’s American History (After Hours). Ticket price includes food by Chef Jose Diaz and cocktails by Green Hat Gin. Victory Garden, National Museum of American History (14th Street & Constitution Avenue NW) 6-8:30 p.m. $40

THURSDAY: When is the last time you wrote a hand written thank you note? Brush up on your thank you note etiquette at this month’s Wine & Design. Byrne Education Loft, National Postal Museum (2 Massachusetts Avenue NE) 5-7 p.m. $11.50