Watch live graffiti painting at Tysons plaza this week.

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The Heurich family of D.C. brewing history fame — whose mansion is pictured here — is the subject of a “Profs and Pints” event this week. Daniel Lobo / Flickr

MONDAY, MAY 15

DC BEER KING: Head over to Little Penn to enjoy a drink and some local history about D.C. brewing magnet, Christian Heurich. The event will be led by Mark Benbow, an associate professor of American History at Marymount University and author of The Nation’s Capital Brewmaster: Christian Heurich and His Brewery, 1842-1956. (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6 p.m.; $13.50+)

BINGO NIGHT: Grab a friend and your luck for a night of bingo at Sonny’s Pizza. Compete for prizes including Sixth & I swag, tickets to upcoming events, and Sonny’s tokens. (Sonny’s Pizza; 6:30 p.m.; $15)

MINDFUL MONDAY: Kick off your week with a rhythmic, restorative yoga flow that links movement to the breath. This week’s Mindful Monday class will be led by Great Energy Group and Eaton’s Wellness Director Tara Aura. All yogis are welcomed to come out and enjoy a class that will help participants stretch muscles, build strength, find balance, and create internal space, and set intentions for the week. (Eaton Hotel; 7:30 p.m.; $10 – $25)

MORE: CASA DC Golf Fundraising Tournament (Raspberry Falls Golf Club; 8 a.m.; $150), Trivia Mondays (Wunder Garten; 7p.m.; FREE), Body by Jos Bootcamp (The Hepburn; 7:30 p.m.; $25)

Join Drink the District for a Black (owned) Wines Matter event this week. Hermes Rivera / Unsplash

TUESDAY, MAY 16

BLACK WINES MATTER: Join Drink the District for the BWM: Black Wines Matter class focusing on Black-owned wineries and wine brands. The 90-minute class will include tastes of six premium wines, and proceeds will benefit The Veraison Project, which works to create a more equitable wine industry. (National Union Building; 7 p.m.; $19.99 – $49)

BREAST CANCER BASH: Come out and support DC NewsBash, a charity event to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer causes. Supporters, survivors, and friends are invited to help raise awareness and critical funds for this year’s beneficiary, Howard University Cancer Center. (Four Seasons Washington DC; 7 p.m.; $50+)

MORE: Outdoor Kickboxing (Yards Park; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Chasten Buttigieg (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; $12 -$30), Evening Meditation and Mindfulness (Sandy Spring Museum; 7 p.m.; FREE)

Watch live graffiti painting at Tysons plaza this week. Maxine Bhm / Unsplash

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

ART WEDNESDAY: Watch live graffiti painting on the Tysons Corner Center plaza, part of the Art Wednesdays series, which brings artists from The Lorton Workhouse and Live Art International to Summer on the Plaza. From live graffiti to drawing classes, the biweekly events will include a different art focused activity. (Tysons Corner Center; 5 p.m.; FREE)

COMEDY SHOW: Enjoy a night of laughter with the Originals during a night of native comedy. Catch the debut of this all Indigenous group of comedians put together by Improbable Comedy. (Busboys and Poets Takoma; 7:30 p.m.; $22 – $26)

HAPPY HOUR: Pour yourself a drink and join the conversation at the Women Uncorked sex talk happy hour. The conversation will range from relationships to summer adventures. Let your hair down and enjoy a night of discussion. (Dacha Bier Garden Shaw; 6 p.m.; $12)

SPONSORED Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: A Spotlight on Black Women Birders: Did you know that only 19% of biographies on Wikipedia are about women and only 10% of Wikipedia’s editors identify as women? The Smithsonian hosts Wikipedia Edit-a-thon events to improve these stats, and you can join the next one on May 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Natural History Museum. FREE.

MORE: Laws for Women that Equate Justice (Arts in Color by Satarra Leona; 6 p.m.; FREE), KIX… Walkin’ Away, The Final Show (Merriweather Post Pavilion; 7 p.m.; $40 – $90), Eyes on Reading: How to Give Your Child a Smart Start with Maya Smart (Planet World; virtual; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Capitol Hill Art League Juried Exhibition Opening Reception 2023 (Hill Center DC; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), A Night of Improv Comedy with Sistine Robot and Friends (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 6:30 p.m.; $10), The 9 Songwriter Series Monthly Residency (Pearl Street Warehouse; 7:30 p.m.; $12)

ARtWalk Dupont returns this week. Dupont Circle BID

THURSDAY, MAY 18

COCKTAIL COMPETITION: The first ever CocktailPRO Competition is making its way to the National Harbor, where 13 contestants will compete for the CocktailPRO title and $1,000. Swing by and taste some unique cocktails from the top bartenders in the area and vote for your favorite drink. (National Harbor, 7 p.m., $45 – $75)

MEDITATION ON SONG: Head to the West End Library for Old & New American Songs: Fusion, Inclusion, and Social Progress, a salon discussion on “how music provides a perspective on fusion, inclusion, and social progress in America.” Guests include the conductors of City Choir of Washington and DC Strings. (West End Neighborhood Library; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: Morning Pilates (Eaton Hotel; 7 a.m.; $11 -$33), Hidden No More: Outstanding Classical Vocal Artists (The National Museum of African American History and Culture; 11 a.m.; FREE– registration required), Sound Impact concert (Hillwood Museum; 5:30 p.m.; $10 -$25), Author Talk (Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library; 6 p.m.; FREE), Art+Wine+Cheese (Nepenthe Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE), Homelessly in Love screening (E Street Cinema; 7 p.m.; FREE)

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This post has been updated to remove reference to ArtWalk Dupont. ArtWalk Dupont is next scheduled for Friday, June 2. 

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