MONDAY, SEPT. 18

OUT OF THE VINEYARD: The latest play by local playwright Psalmayene 24, Out of the Vineyard, features perspectives of people connected to the history of freedom suits in Prince George’s County and descendants of enslaved families. The play, based on a book detailing those lawsuits, is directed and choreographed by Tony Thomas. (Joe’s Movement Emporium; 7:30 p.m.; $40)

RULES FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS: Rules for Whistleblowers is Stephen M. Kohn’s seventh book on the topic and is a fully updated and expanded revision of The Whistleblower’s Handbook — the first guide to exposing workplace wrongs. He discusses the book with Siri Nelson, the executive director at the National Whistleblower Center. (Busboys and Poets 14th Street, 6 p.m.; FREE)

YOGA IN THE GALLERIES: Start the week off centered and collected and go to a yoga session at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington. Get inspired and ignite your creative self in the Tiffany Gallery. Participants should bring a mat, water bottle, a notebook and something to write with. (Museum of Contemporary Art; 6 p.m.; $10+)

MORE: How Politics Got So Nasty (Profs & Pints Penn Social; 6 p.m.; $14.31), Spit Dat (Woolly Mammoth; 8 p.m.; FREE), No Meat Required (Bold Fork Books; 7 p.m.; $10+), Tom The Mail Man (DC9; 8 p.m.; $18+), Cap City Trivia (Dacha Navy Yard; 7 p.m.; FREE)

SPONSORED DACHA OKTOBERFEST ARRIVES: Join Dacha to celebrate Autumn during our annual Oktoberfest celebration. Find live music, german food, costumes, contests, prizes, and — of course — lots of beer during this traditional Bavarian festival. (Sept. 16-Oct. 1; FREE to attend at Dacha Shaw and Navy Yard.  See full schedule at OktoberfestDC.com)

TUESDAY, SEPT. 19

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: Learn about the current challenges of the housing affordability crisis, but also opportunities for collaborative action, at the Housing Affordability Summit. The full-day event will feature speakers from nonprofits, the government and universities, discussing displacement, equitable development, alternative housing and more. (National Building Museum; 9 a.m.; $90)

CREATOR HOUSE: This pop-up creative space celebrating BIPOC arts opens today and runs through Friday. Creator House is returning for its second year and will feature a performance by R&B singer-songwriter Ambré on its first night. The week will continue on with talks featuring actress and activist Kerry Washington and others, and exhibitions curated by D.C.’s No Kings Collective.. (Asian Fusion Gallery; 10 a.m.; FREE)

MORE: Amal Walks Across America (Freedom Plaza; 4 p.m.; FREE), Holding Court: Supreme Court Term Preview (Alexander Court rooftop; 6 p.m.; FREE), The Lemonheads (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $30), BASSticcio by Anna Koch (Embassy of Austria; 7 p.m.; FREE), The Inner Loop September Reading (Sonny’s Pizza; 7:30 p.m.; FREE); Maternal and Infant Health Summit (Washington Convention Center; 8 a.m.; FREE)

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

NIGHT MARKET: Need a vacation? The Mid Autumn Night Market can transport you to the streets of Hong Kong with food and performances, featuring local restaurants Tiger Fork, China Chilcano, and Yume Asian Fusion. While there, you can donate to World Central Kitchen’s effort to support Hawaii after the wildfires. (Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m.; FREE but donations encouraged)

MX SHAKERS: Calling all drag lovers — the new LGBTQ+ bar Shakers is kicking off an eight-week drag competition. Mx. Shakers will feature various challenges including a roast, a drag makeover challenge, a Y2K performance and a spoken word lip-sync. And it’s hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race star Tatianna. (9 p.m.; FREE)

UKRAINIAN PLAYS: The Alliance for New Music-Theatre and the Center for International Theatre Development will present six works written by Ukrainian playwrights in 2022. The works will be presented in their English translations, and all proceeds will support Ukrainian artists. (The Lyceum; 7:30 p.m.; $10)

TRANS ORAL HISTORIES: Learn about the empowering stories of trans people in an evening of live trans oral histories at As You Are. Listen to stories of triumph and resilience, moderated by Cooper Joslin, the creator of the DC Transgender Oral History Project. Trans folks and allies alike are welcome. (As You Are Bar; 7:30 p.m.; $5)

MORE: Old 97’s (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $35.00), Haus Coming (Dance Place; 8 p.m.; $10+), Hispanic Heritage Month Writing Workshop (National Portrait Gallery; 5 p.m.; FREE), Peace Day Crafts (Friends Place on Capitol Hill; 5 p.m.; FREE); Matthew Waterman & Felipe Verdejo w/ Koray Ergunay / Qiujiang Levi Lu (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $15+), Spy Kids: Armageddon Advanced Film Screening (AMC Tysons Corner 16; 6 p.m.; FREE), Movies in Milian: Luca(Milian Park; 7:30 p.m.; FREE); Our Darker Side screening (Mason Exhibitions Arlington; 6 p.m.; FREE), Masha Gessen (American University SIS Founder’s Room; 8 p.m.; FREE)

THURSDAY, SEPT. 21

NO-PROOF PARTY: It’s finally fall! And that means fall-flavored beverages. Join Absence of Proof for a night of unlimited non-alcoholic cocktails created with Ritual Zero Proof Spirit Replacements. Ready-to-drink options and beer from Partake Brewing will also be available. (Binge Bar; 7 p.m.; $35)

WALKING TOUR: Dive into the stories of the women who ran this city from the brothels that lined Pennsylvania Avenue during the Civil War era at the Madams of DC Walking Tour. Learn about the most infamous women of this time, who have been dubbed “female lobbyists.” (Willard Intercontinental; 7 p.m.; $25)

BOOK CLUB: Find fellow literary and TikTok fans at this BookTok Book Club. September’s book is the romance novel The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas. Catalina Martín only has four weeks to find someone to take to her sister’s wedding in Spain — and her handsome but condescending colleague steps in to save the day. And he might not be as bad as she thought. (Southeast Neighborhood Library; 7 p.m.; FREE)

BEN SCHWARTZ: Laugh into the weekend with Ben Schwartz, best known for his role as Jean-Ralphio on Parks and Recreation and most recently starred in the horror comedy Renfield. Ben Schwartz & Friends is improvised and will be a seated show. (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $49.50+)

SPONSORED CELEBRATE #DCTHEATRE: Theatre Week is September 21 – October 8! Grab tickets for 25+ shows across the region at $20, $40, $60 and explore FREE events, like the Kickoff Fest at Arena Stage on Sept 23, with performances, panel conversations, exhibits, and happenings. There’s also a bike ride, a walking tour, and an immersive multimedia exhibit.

MORE: K/NOW Dialogue: Artrepreneurship and Social Change (Amy Kaslow Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE),Breaking Bread to Break Barriers: Uniting for Immigrant Support (The Whittemore House; 9 a.m.; FREE), International Day at Carter School (Mason Square Plaza; 3:30 p.m.; FREE), Digging In: Laurie Fader, Mary Proenza, and Barbara Weissberger(Cody Gallery; 4:30 p.m.; FREE), Taste of Old Town North; (Montgomery Park; 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; FREE) Peace on Earth: the Art of Nature (Lincoln Memorial; 5:30 p.m.; FREE); Equinox Market (St. Vincent Wine; 6 p.m.; FREE), Community NARCAN Training (Hyattsville City Building; 6 p.m.; FREE), Healwell Dance Party (Busboys & Poets Arlington; 6:30 p.m.; $50+), Arlington Reads: Art Spiegelman (Kenmore Middle School’s Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), More than Monuments: Comedy About Life in Washington, DC (Kelly’s Irish Times; 8 p.m.; FREE)