MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8
ONE ACT PLAY: Dance Loft on 14 hosts a unique evening of theater and neo-vaudeville with the premiere of A Troll and a Fairy, a post-apocalyptic, one-act fairy tale. The second half will be a variety show in the world of the play, with burlesque, live music, and acro balancing. (Dance Loft on 14, 7:30 p.m., $25)
COCKTAIL COMPETITION: Kick off DMV Black Restaurant Week with a cocktail competition paying homage to the original Black D.C. mixologist, R.R. Bowie. Competitors will create an original cocktail based on a song by a Black or African musician that inspires them. A complimentary Equiano Rum cocktail is included with every ticket. And don’t forget to support Black-owned restaurants around the region all week long. (Serenata, 6:30 p.m., $20)
MORE: An Evening with Senator Elizabeth Warren (Smithsonian Associates, 6:30 p.m., $25)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
WHITE HOUSE HISTORY: Learn all about the stories that make up the history of the Executive Mansion in this livestreamed series. This week, author Julia Sweig discusses her recent book, Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight, which details the influence of the former first lady. (5 p.m., FREE)
TRUFFLE HOUND: James Beard Award-winning author Rowan Jacobsen takes you through the elusive world of the truffle and its distinctive, sometimes baffling scent. Drawing from his new book, Truffle Hound, Jacobsen explores the industry of truffle hunting in this Smithsonian Associates virtual event. (6:45 p.m., $25)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
AFFORDABLE ART: Build up your art collection with a new art sale at the Torpedo Factory’s Target Gallery in Old Town Alexandria. The special exhibition features 70 original works by artists local to the region, with each piece priced no more than $1,000. An exhibition reception with a panel discussion will take place on Sunday at 3 p.m. as well. (Torpedo Factory, 10 a.m., FREE)
DISCO BIKES: Bust out your bell bottoms and get ready to party and ride at the D.C. Bike Party Ride of the month. The group will meet at the Dupont Circle fountain for a 10-mile bike ride, before settling in for a disco afterparty at Tonic at 10 p.m. (Dupont Circle, 8 p.m., free admission)
MORE: The Great Leap (Roundhouse Theatre, 7:30 p.m., $46), Harmony Becker, Himawari House, with Sloane Leong at East City Bookshop (8 p.m., FREE), Pun DMV (DC Improv, 7:30 p.m., $6)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER: Tune into the UrbanArias premiere of a short film from composer Shawn Okpebholo and poet Marcus Amaker to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The streamed film Unknown explores war and memory through the eyes of people connected through the Tomb. (FREE)
CAPITAL WHEEL: All active and retired service members ride the Capital Wheel at the National Harbor for free in honor of Veterans Day. Accompanying family members are also eligible for a military discount. (Capital Wheel, open 12 p.m.-10 p.m., FREE for active and retired service members)
VETERAN ART: Anacostia Arts Center highlights outstanding veteran art with an opening reception, award presentations, performances, and artist talks. This exhibit, Conflict to Creativity: Transitions, celebrates veterans as among the leaders in the art world. (Anacostia Arts Center, 3:30 p.m., FREE)
SPEED DATING: Looking for a boo to take to family holiday gatherings? DC Fray and Hotel Zena host a speed dating series to find a partner with some icebreakers and delicious complimentary cocktails provided. (Hotel Zena, 6 p.m., $19.50)
MORE: Survival Skills (Potomac Overlook Regional Park, 10:30 a.m., $10), Ruston Kelly – Shape & Destroy Tour with Margaret Glaspy (Sixth & I, 8 p.m., $22), XVII Fuego Flamenco Festival, DE PASO – Sara Prez Dance Co. (GALA Hispanic Theatre, 8 p.m., $48), He Said/She Said/They Said: Stories About Gender (Better Said Than Done, 8 p.m., $5 minimum)
