The Color of Fame: A Venezuelan film drama about a Marilyn Monroe look-alike contest is screened. [6:30 p.m. IDB Cultural Center, 1300 New York Ave. NW]
Africa Rising Awards Celebration: Performances and speeches honoring contributions to the people of Africa. [8 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
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Penn Quarter FreshFarm Market: Over a dozen local farmers sell cheese, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more. [3 p.m. Downtown, 8th St. and D St. NW]
Eric Denker: Art expert gives a gallery talk on the paintings of James McNeill Whistler. [1 p.m. National Gallery of Art, Constitution Ave. and 7th St. NW]
Mitch Fatel: Off-color comedian from “The Tonight Show” and Comedy Central performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
Dean Fields: Singer-songwriter from Richmond, Va. performs with Tom Goss. [9 p.m. Iota Club and Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.]
The Age of Reagan: A discussion of Ronald Reagan’s successes and failures as president featuring author Steven Hayward. [12 p.m. Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Phil Vassar: Country singer-songwriter from Nashville, Tenn., performs. [7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave. Alexandria, Va.]
Jefferson Street Strutters: A performance of traditional jazz, Dixieland, and more from the early 20th century. [7 p.m. Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria, Va.]
Underground scene Escape the Armada: Performs under black lights with the Potentials and more. [7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave. Vienna, Va.]
H Street Clothing Exchange: Recycle your under-worn clothes and find affordable outfits at this new thrift shop. [8 p.m. SOVA, 1359 H St. NE]
