On tap for this week are a number of great sporting events, some interesting movie screenings, a chance to test your knowledge of a beloved sitcom, drag bingo, and much more.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

WAY BACK: The Backcountry Film Festival returns for its 15th year,  presenting tales that involved skiing, mountaineering, and other picturesque landscapes at Penn Social. The cost of admission goes toward supporting the Winter Wildlands Alliance and gets you a shot at a raffle, with gifts from brands like Patagonia and REI. (Penn Social, 6 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., $17)

TIGER TIME: The National College Football championship is back, and Midlands is hosting a free viewing party. Watch LSU and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow face off against Trevor Lawrence’s luscious mane and Clemson Tigers (this University of South Carolina grad sadly says “Geaux Tigers!”). There will be plenty of food and drink specials to enjoy what should be a thrilling matchup. (The Midlands, 8 p.m – 11:30 p.m., FREE)

PUCKY: If football isn’t your sport, the Washington Capitals will play the Carolina Hurricanes at home. Our home team sits at the top of the Metropolitan division, while the Hurricanes are in fourth. (Captial One Arena, 7 p.m., $45)

MORE: The Legend Series: “Tupac vs. Biggie” Edition (Po Boy Jim Bar and Grill, 6 p.m – 10 p.m., FREE with registration), Capitol Lab Band LIVE (Blues Alley, 8 p.m., $22), Galette des Rois (Le Diplomate, 5 p.m., $52)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

BLOW THE WHISTLE: In the category of timely lectures, we have “Whistleblowing in Historical Context: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” at the Library of Congress. A panel of experts will discuss the topic “from the realms of medical research, national security, and congressional committees.” (Library of Congress, 4 p.m., FREE with registration)

GOLDEN YEARS: Time to brush  up on your knowledge of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia. The weekly trivia event at Pinstripes is going all in on the Golden Girls.  (Pinstripes, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., FREE with registration)

DRAG ME: If trivia isn’t your bag, might we suggest some queenly bingo? Head over to Nellie’s for Drag Bingo. (Nellie’s, 7 p.m. – 9 pm., FREE with registration)

UP A CREEK: Speaking of beloved sitcoms, cult classic Schitt’s Creek has officially started its final season. And while we hate that it’s coming to a close, we do love the journey. To that end, Trade is hosting a weekly watch party if you’re without cable or just want some good group participation. (Trade, 9 p.m. – 10 p.m., FREE)

MORE: Ramy Essam (Kennedy Center, 6 p.m., FREE), Co-Book Reading at the Wharf, Politics and Prose (Politics and Prose, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., FREE), Magic City Hippies (The Hamilton, 8 p.m., $17.50)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

MIX IT UP: Sure, scotch is an excellent drink all on its own, but it’s definitely more fun to (pardon the pun) mix it up. Bar Betsy will offer a class that shows off three different Glenmorangie-based cocktails to help diverse your scotch experience. (Betsy, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., $45)

FLEABAG: Before it was a beloved—and award-winning—television series, Pheobe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag was actually a one-woman stage show in London’s beloved South End. One of its more recent runs was recorded, and it will be shown at the Shakespeare Theater Company on Wednesday. (Shakespeare Theater Company, 7 p.m., $20)

LITTLE BOAT: Hot off a Grammy-nomination, the band YACHT will visit Songbyrd on Wednesday night. The aforementioned nomination comes for their newest album, Chain Tripping, which was written (in part) through an AI songwriting process. It’ll be a dynamic and fascinating show. (Songbyrd, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., $15)

MORE: Ron Pope + Caroline Spence (Union Stage, 7:30 p.m., $25), B O D Y werkshop – heels dance class (Dance Loft on 14, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., $10 – $20), Hiss Golden Messenger (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $26)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

PLANETARY: The National Symphony Orchestra will explore the vast depths of our galaxy with a performance of Holst’s The Planets on Thursday evening at the Kennedy Center. From the intimidating tones of Mars to the mysteries of Neptune,  join principal guest conductor Gemma New for a voyage beyond the stars. (The Kennedy Center, 7 p.m – 9 p.m., $15 – $114)

ZEN: The Embassy of Japan’s J-Film screening on Thursday night is the 2015 movie, I Am A Monk. A humorous and bittersweet look at the day-to-day life of a Japanese monk, the movie is a moving adaptation of a book of essays written by Missei Shirakawa. (Embassy of Japan, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., FREE with registration)

538: FiveThirtyEight’s political podcast will tape a live show at Sixth & I on Thursday night. Focusing on how the Democratic field of candidates is coming into view, join experts Nate Silver, Clare Malone, Micah Cohen, and Galen Druke for their insights on how it may end up shaking out. (Sixth & I, 7 p.m., $45 – $100)

SAD SACKS: Comedian Nick Thune and singer/songwriter Damien Juardo met at a memorial service for a mutual friend and quickly found that they meshed together in a special way. After performing a version of this show in LA, the two realized their collaboration worked quite well together, leading to this tour that pairs sad tunes with even sadder comedy. If you like your laughs with a twinge of melancholia, this is for you. (Miracle Theatre, 8 p.m., $25 – $30)

MORE: Spy Chat With Chris Costa (International Spy Museum, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., FREE), Diamante Fashion Show: All or Nothing (McDonough Arena, 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m., $10 – $25), American Authors and Magic Giant (9:30 Club, 7 p.m., $25)