FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

GIRLS JUST WANNA: Girls just wanna raise money for safe housing through comedy, right? An all-female line-up of comedians is taking over the Colony Club to make you laugh and raise money for the District Alliance for Safe Housing, which provides safe housing for survivors of violence and their families. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. (Colony Club, 8 p.m., $10-$15)

ARIA: Operas might seem like old-fashioned art pieces that make the female protagonist cry in every romantic comedy, but did you know people are still writing them? The Kennedy Center celebrates these contemporary operatic artists each year in its American Opera Initiative Festival. On Friday, hear three short operas presented for the very first time with a small chamber orchestra. (Kennedy Center, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., $19-$40)

GET INKED: Perhaps you’ve been waiting to get that tattoo until someone can answer your questions, like “OK but really, how much does it hurt,” and “It stays on for HOW long??” A bunch of experts will be in the same place this weekend for the DC Tattoo Expo. Friday includes artists meet-and-greets, competitions for the best sleeve or portrait, and an open floor of tattooers and pierce-rs open for business. (Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, Friday-Sunday, $30)

MORE: How to Look at Art (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 12:30 p.m., free entry), Evening at the Embassy of Bulgaria (Embassy of Bulgaria, 7 p.m., $54)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

ONESIE CRAWL: If you’ve ever wanted to drink from the comfort of your pajamas, then head to the Onesie Bar Crawl in your most comfortable onesie. Participants include Ben’s Next Door, the Codmother, and Sudhouse. Tickets get you drink discounts between $2 and $4, cover-free entry and a souvenir event mug. (U Street, 2 p.m., $25)

GET NERDY: Nerd out at the bar while you learn! At Nerd Nite, three nerds will be sharing their presentations on their passions from media law to coral sex. The event is billed as a nerdy gathering plus alcohol. (DC9 Nightclub, 6:30 p.m., $10)

FULL MOON: Did you know that a full moon in January is called a Full Wolf Moon? That’s because hungry wolves used to howl outside villages in the first month of the year. Take a two-hour hike under it through the National Arboretum with Friends of the National Arboretum. The hike will be hilly and brisk, so dress appropriately. (National Arboretum, 6:30 p.m., $35)

RECOVER: If you need to let out something you’re still holding onto from 2019, head to the Potter’s House Recovery Cafe. It’s a monthly open mic night devoted to allowing artists of all ages and backgrounds express themselves in a variety of mediums. You can expect to be supported in telling your stories. (The Potter’s House, 7 p.m., free entry)

MORE: CorePower Yoga Adams Morgan’s grand opening with free yoga (CorePower Yoga Adams Morgan, various times, FREE), Volunteer at Arlington National Cemetery for Wreath Retrieval/Clean-Up Day! (Arlington National Cemetery, 8 a.m., FREE)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12

TUCK AND UNTUCK: Tuck your hips with Barre3 on the Millennium Stage. The boutique barre studio is offering a free class that’ll be a mix of Pilates, barre, and yoga with The REACH at the Kennedy Center on Sunday. The class is one hour. (Kennedy Center, 6 pm., FREE)

DRUNK SPELLING: Can you spell B-O-O-Z-E? Capitol Cider House is holding its weekly boozy spelling bee. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and the winner gets an invite to the bar’s Spell Off. (Capitol Cider House, 6 p.m., free entry)

WINTERFEST: If you missed Enchant DC, don’t worry. Bring your family to Nationals Park to meet the World Series champs for the team’s Winterfest. During the tour, enjoy a special behind-the-scenes look at the park not typically open to fans. Tickets vary by age—keep in mind that photo ops with players and the trophy will cost you extra. (Nationals Park, noon, $23-$27)

MORE: Talk on Women, Social Media and Dissent in Iran (Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art, 4 p.m., FREE), No Pants Subway Ride (meet at Hancock Park, 3 p.m., metro fares apply)