Happy Monday! Music lovers are in for a particular treat this week, with concerts including Hozier and Megan Thee Stallion. You can also learn about something new, like cross-stitching, scotch, and more.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18

IN STITCHES: If you’ve ever wanted to cross-stitch, Shop Made in DC is hosting an event that’s totally beginner friendly, focused on teaching the fundamentals of this beloved hobby. Price includes all the supplies and patterns need for you to start work on your next masterpiece. (Shop Made in DC, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $75)

TAKE ME TO CHURCH: Irish singer/songwriter Hozier will visit The Anthem on Monday in support of his sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! Yes, there will be the trip to church, but the performer has evolved beyond that single to explore different modes, too. Angie McMahon, a young performer making her own waves, opens. (The Anthem, 8 p.m., $49.50)

SIPPIN’: Red Derby’s beloved Sip and Paint will change things up for this session: Instead of canvas, crafters will work with prints. working instead on prints instead of canvas. You’ll use inks, colored papers, and stencils to screen print a one-of-a-kind art print. (Red Derby, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $25)

MORE:Trivia Night by District Trivia (Wunder Garten, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., FREE with registration), This Little Land of Mines with Director Erin McGoff (Mary Graydon Center – Wechsler Theater, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m, FREE with registration), DC Run Crew “HIIT and RUN” November Sessions (Potomac River Running, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., FREE with registration)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

FOG: Fresh off a captivating third album, Los Angeles-based band From Indian Lakes will hit the stage at Songbyrd with their indie rock sound. Fronted by singer/songwriter Joey Vannucchi, their most recent collection of songs, Dimly Lit, contains some of the band’s strongest work yet, pairing Vannucchi’s delicate and powerful vocals alongside raucous guitar parts. (Songbyrd, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., $18)

NATIVE CREATIVES: The Kennedy Center’s REACH annex will host a conversation with four of DC’s best and brightest local creatives. Moderated by speaker and entrepreneur Shantae J. Edwards, Humanitini: Black Native Creative features speakers Aiyi’nah Ford, executive director of the Future Foundation; Matthew Green, co-founder of District Running Collective; and Dwayne Lawson-Brown, CEO of Crochet Kingpin. The panel of black creatives will talk about how they’re making their passions work while supporting their communities. (The REACH, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE)

SLAP: How I Met Your Mother fans might still be polarized over the show’s lackluster ending, but if there’s something that they’re all likely to agree on, it’s the strength of the show’s Slapsgiving episodes. In honor of those sitcom classics, Pinstripes will tailor this week’s trivia event around Ted and the crew’s Thanksgiving shenanigans with five rounds of deep-dive questions. (Pinstripes, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE with registration)

MORE:Love, Live Jazz & Soul at Coffy Cafe (Coffy Cafe, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., FREE with registration), Fall for Fathom (Fathom Gallery, 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE with registration)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

TRUTH IN CRIME: Attention true crime aficionados: You won’t want to miss the latest edition of Kramerbooks’ True Crime Book Club. This week’s edition will cover Lawrence Wright’s Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief, which served as the basis for the HBO documentary of the same name. (Kramerbooks, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE with registration)

CONFESSIONAL: City Winery’s latest wine pairing and listening experience will turn its attention to the 15-year-anniversary of Usher’s Confessions. Attendees will revisit this modern classic, while music industry vet Tracey Lee and producer Ojizz will provide context around its influence and impact. Oh, and there will be plenty of wine. (City Winery, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $15)

WHISKY: D.C.’s very own Whisky Brothers will offer up their expertise on single malt whisky at the Petworth Citizen & Reading Room Wednesday evening. While single malt typically comes from the Scottish highlands, the Brothers are instead focused on the burgeoning American scotch scene and those brands that are making an impact. (Petworth Citizen & Reading Room, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $47.50)

FUN RUN: For those that love some good cold weather running, be sure to check out Potomac River Running’s Running Collaboration event. Runners will meet at Chaia Tacos in Chinatown for a four-mile loop before returning back for tacos and drinks. (Chaia Tacos Chinatown, 6:30 p.m-8 p.m., FREE with registration)

MORE: DC Cocktail Week Happy Hour at The Royal (The Royal, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., FREE), Crumb (Black Cat, 7:30 p.m., $20), Rising Appalachia (The Hamilton, 7:30 p.m., $25)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21

HOT GIRL: One of the year’s hottest hip-hop acts will visit D.C. on Thursday, when Megan Thee Stallion plays Bliss Nightclub. The originator of “hot girl summer,” Megan is one of the best up and coming rappers around, whose raunchy, clever, and energetic songwriting and performing has captivated fans. (Bliss Nightclub, 10 p.m., $25)

SHORTS: The Video Consortium and the Outrage have teamed for an event on Thursday night that aims to foster a larger conversation about women creators behind and in front of the camera. VCDC’s slate of short films will be followed by pizza and a discussion. Drinks are available for purchase. (The Outrage, 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m., $10)

FARMING: Those looking to go ahead and get a start on their holiday giving should be sure to visit Colony Club this night as the Women Food and Agriculture Network will be hosting a fundraising event focused on empowering women. WFAN will host its new executive director, Sherri Dugger, as she talks about community building around a resilient and inclusive food system. Free pizza will be included for those who attend, as well as some interesting raffles and giveaways. (Colony Club, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $20)

TITUS: Indie rockers Titus Andronicus will play Black Cat in support of their third album. The band’s first two albums were Herculean efforts, requiring dozens of musicians to execute on singer-songwriter Patrick Stickles’ vision, but their new album An Obelisk saw that vision get pared down to a small, tight-knit group, without sacrificing the band’s intricate plotting and artistry. (Black Cat, 7:30 p.m., $15)

MORE: Almost Ladies Night Comedy Show (DC Comedy Loft, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $15), Dessa (Sixth & I, 8 p.m. $25), Lina Tur Bonet in concert (Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., FREE with registration)